Dragons’ Den Tracker

The Pitch

Alan Gillett walked into the Den in 2023 with a hands-free dust extraction tool. They were asking for £40,000 in exchange for 25% 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. Peter Jones offered £40,000 for 25%, and Alan Gillett 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 XtraHand is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The business has now been trading for around 6 years since the pitch.

Is The XtraHand Still Available?

Yes. Drillbuddy Uk Ltd 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 Beans Coffee Club, onHand, Chique Sport. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Videos

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Sara Davies Acknowledges This Entrepreneur Has A Rare Deal | SEASON 18 | Dragons' Den

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Dragons Moved By Inspirational Entrepreneurs Story | Dragons' Den

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FixIts on Dragons' Den UK Series 20 Episode 10 March 9, 2023