Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Thrift+ After Dragons’ Den?
Thrift+ appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2020, Series 17 Episode 14. The business was a online sales of used clothes. They secured investment from Sara Davies on the show. The current status of the business is not publicly known.
The Pitch
Joe Metcalfe walked into the Den in 2020 with a online sales of used clothes. They were asking for £150,000 in exchange for 10% 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 £150,000 for 10%, and Joe Metcalfe 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
There is limited public information available about what happened to Thrift+ after the show. It doesn’t appear to have built a significant public profile, which may suggest it never scaled — though some businesses continue to operate quietly without much online presence.
Is Thrift+ Still in Business?
There is no clear public information confirming the current trading status of Thrift+. It may still be operating, but it has a limited public presence.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Yorkshire Dama Cheese (Squeeky Cheese), Punkbox, Talkies, Cucumber Clothing. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
