Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Makery Emporium After Dragons’ Den?
The Makery Emporium appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2013, Series 11 Episode 4. The business was a crafting take-away workshops. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2015.
The Pitch
Kate and Nigel Smith walked into the Den in 2013 with a crafting take-away workshops. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 10% of the business.
Despite their best efforts, the pitch didn’t convince the Dragons to open their wallets.
The Deal
No deal was made. The Dragons weren’t persuaded to invest, and Kate and Nigel Smith left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
The Makery Emporium did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2015, only 2 years after the Den appearance.
This is not an unusual outcome. The majority of businesses that appear on Dragons’ Den, deal or no deal, don’t make it in the long run. The show can provide a platform and capital, but it can’t substitute for a sustainable business model.
Is The Makery Emporium Still in Business?
No. The Makery Emporium is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company has been dissolved.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at YogaBellies, Easy-Lift Drain, Optifit, Truncator sawhorse. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 07434815
- Registered Name
- THE MAKERY EMPORIUM LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2010-11-10 (ceased 2015-12-15)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47789
- Registered Address
- Beau Nash House, 19 Union Passage, Bath, BA1 1RD
- Accounts
- total-exemption-small (period ending 2014-05-31)
- Officers
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SMITH, Kate Louise
— director
Beau Nash House, 19 Union Passage, Bath, BA1 1RD, United Kingdom
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SMITH, Nigel Paul
— director
Beau Nash House, 19 Union Passage, Bath, BA1 1RD, United Kingdom
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SMITH, Kate Louise
— director