Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Third Door Workhub and Nursery After Dragons’ Den?
Third Door Workhub and Nursery appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2012, Series 10 Episode 2. The business was a flexible parent working day care nursery. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2022.
The Pitch
Yusuf Chadun and Shazia Mustafa walked into the Den in 2012 with a flexible parent working day care nursery. They were asking for £120,000 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 Yusuf Chadun and Shazia Mustafa left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Third Door Workhub and Nursery did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2022, 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 Third Door Workhub and Nursery Still in Business?
No. Third Door Workhub and Nursery is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2022).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Shampooheads, Eat With A Local, Pawsonality, Dirty Beach. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.