Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Thingy After Dragons’ Den?
The Thingy appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 4. The business was a digging accessory aiding discomfort. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Tim Warrington and John Smith walked into the Den in 2009 with a digging accessory aiding discomfort. They were asking for £60,000.
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 Tim Warrington and John Smith left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
The Thingy is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2009, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is The Thingy Still in Business?
Yes. The Thingy appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at UK Commercial Cleaning, KCO Inline Ice Skating Ltd, Spey Bay Mussell Farm, Combi-case. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 14217175
- Registered Name
- THINGY & THINGY LTD
- Incorporated
- 2022-07-05
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 73110
- Registered Address
- 27 Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3BL, England
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2025-04-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £65852
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30
- Officers
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DELCANTON, Thais
— director
27, Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3BL, England
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SIMPSON, Darren Wesley
— director
27, Mortimer Street, London, W1T 3BL, England
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DELCANTON, Thais
— director