Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Wand Company After Dragons’ Den?
The Wand Company appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010, Series 8 Episode 7. The business was a "kymera" – a buttonless gesture-based universal remote control. They secured investment from Duncan Bannatyne on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Richard Blakesley & Chris Barnardo walked into the Den in 2010 with a "kymera" – a buttonless gesture-based universal remote control. They were asking for £200,000 in exchange for 30% of the business.
The pitch landed well enough in the Den that at least one Dragon decided to back it.
The Deal
A deal was struck on the show. Duncan Bannatyne offered £200,000 for 30%, and Richard Blakesley & Chris Barnardo accepted.
It’s worth noting that Dragons’ Den deals agreed on camera often go through further negotiation off-screen. Some complete as shown; others are renegotiated or never finalise at all. The company’s subsequent trading history is the clearest indicator of what actually happened.
What Happened After the Show
The Wand Company is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2010, 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 Wand Company Still in Business?
Yes. The Wand Company 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 SURVIVA – SURVIVA JAK, The Giant Snow Globe, Sqeasy, Life Science Services. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 06835090
- Registered Name
- THE WAND COMPANY LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2009-03-03
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 26400, 32409, 74100
- Registered Address
- 820 The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2025-03-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £3528485
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 2024-04-01 to 31 March 2025
- Officers
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BARNARDO, Christopher John Andrew
— director
820, The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ
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BLAKESLEY, Richard
— director
820, The Crescent, Colchester Business Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 9YQ, United Kingdom
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BARNARDO, Christopher John Andrew
— director