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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 Available?

No. Twaw Limited 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 Spoon, Lost my Name, Pure Pet Food, Colour Me Shave. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Videos

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The Most Unusual Pitch in Den History | Dragons' Den

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Entrepreneur leaves Peter Jones speechless ❤️ | Dragons’ Den - BBC