Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to The Workbench London After Dragons’ Den?
The Workbench London appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2021, Series 18 Episode 14. The business was a custom designed jewellery service. They secured investment from Sara Davies on the show. The company was dissolved in 2022.
The Pitch
Kirstie McClaren and Katie Bell walked into the Den in 2021 with a custom designed jewellery service. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 45% 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. Sara Davies offered £50,000 for 45% (30% when investment is repaid), and Kirstie McClaren and Katie Bell 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 Workbench London did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2022 — just a year after appearing on the show.
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 Workbench London Still in Business?
No. The Workbench London 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 Positive Birth, Ogel, Nuud Gum, K' Wors. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- OC433145
- Registered Name
- THE WORKBENCH LONDON LLP
- Incorporated
- 2020-08-27 (ceased 2022-10-18)
- Company Type
- llp
- Registered Address
- Flat 1, 36 Dudley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1LF, England
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2021-08-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £100
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 2020-08-27 to 31 August 2021
- Officers
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MACLAREN, Kirstie Jane
— llp-designated-member
16, Holyrood Road, New Barnet, Herts, EN5 1DG, England
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PELL, Katie Elizabeth
— llp-designated-member
Flat 1, 36, Dudley Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1LF, England
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MACLAREN, Kirstie Jane
— llp-designated-member