Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Weird And Wonderful After Dragons’ Den?
The Weird And Wonderful appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2014, Series 12 Episode 2. The business was a high street selling natural history statues. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2024.
The Pitch
Norman Wright walked into the Den in 2014 with a high street selling natural history statues. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 20% 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 Norman Wright left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
The Weird And Wonderful did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2024, some 10 years after the pitch.
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 Weird And Wonderful Still in Business?
No. The Weird And Wonderful is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2024).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Spoon, Lost my Name, Pure Pet Food, Colour Me Shave. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 15216083
- Registered Name
- THE WEIRD AND THE WONDERFUL LTD
- Incorporated
- 2023-10-17
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 47710
- Registered Address
- Flat 1,Church Hill House, Church Hill, Bristol, BS4 4LT, England
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2024-10-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £1
- Period
- 2023-10-17 to 2024-10-31
- Officers
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GREEN, Ellie Francesca
— director
Flat 1,Church Hill House, Church Hill, Bristol, BS4 4LT, England
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GREEN, Ellie Francesca
— director