Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Tin Bone Ltd After Dragons’ Den?
Tin Bone Ltd appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2009, Series 7 Episode 6. The business was a football club themed toasters. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2013.
The Pitch
Duncan Bardsley and Ian McCormick walked into the Den in 2009 with a football club themed toasters. They were asking for £75,000.
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 Duncan Bardsley and Ian McCormick left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Tin Bone Ltd did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2013, some 4 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 Tin Bone Ltd Still in Business?
No. Tin Bone Ltd 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 Tech21, The Spit 'n' Polish Shoeshine Company, David Schofield, Mi Garden. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 14757757
- Registered Name
- TINA BONELLO LTD
- Incorporated
- 2023-03-25 (ceased 2024-09-03)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 62020, 62030, 62090
- Registered Address
- 84 Mile End Road, Unit 10, London, E1 4UN, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- N/A
- Officers
-
BONELLO, Tina Ellen
— secretary
Flat 10, 30 Church Street West, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3AG, England
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BONELLO, Tina Ellen
— director
Flat 10, 30 Church Street West, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3AG, England
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BONELLO, Tina Ellen
— secretary