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 current status of the business is not publicly known.
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
There is limited public information available about what happened to The Thingy after the show. It doesn’t appear to have built a significant public profile, which may suggest it never scaled — though some businesses continue to operate quietly without much online presence.
Is The Thingy Still Available?
There is no clear public information confirming the current trading status of The Thingy. It may still be operating, but it has a limited public presence.
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.
