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What Happened to Tiny Box After Dragons’ Den?

Tiny Box appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 7. The business was a unique recycled packaging company. They secured investment from Theo Paphitis & Peter Jones on the show. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Christian Richardson & Rachel Watkyn walked into the Den in 2008 with a unique recycled packaging company. They were asking for £53,000 (received 60,000) in exchange for 40% 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. Theo Paphitis & Peter Jones offered £53,000 (received 60,000) for 40%, and Christian Richardson & Rachel Watkyn 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

Tiny Box is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2008, the business has now been trading for over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.

Is Tiny Box Still Available?

Yes. The Tiny Box Company Limited 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 Blindsinabox, Luckner's Auctioneers, TinyDeol.com, Career Mole. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
06350135
Registered Name
THE TINY BOX COMPANY LIMITED
Incorporated
2007-08-22
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
46760
Registered Address
Unit 1 & 2 Bluebell Business Estate, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3HQ, England
Accounts
total-exemption-full (period ending 2024-10-31)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£2418534
Employees
65
Period
1 November 2023 to 31 October 2024
Officers
  • GAISBURGH-WATKYN, Rachel Sara — secretary
    Wardens Lodge, Sackville College, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 3BX
  • GAISBURGH-WATKYN, Rachel Sara — director
    Unit 1 & 2, Bluebell Business Estate, Sheffield Park, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3HQ, England
  • M W DOUGLAS & COMPANY LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2007-08-22)
    Regent House, 316 Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HP
  • RICHARDSON, Christian — director (resigned 2015-03-24)
    The Shaws, Newchapel Road, Lingfield, Surrey, RH7 6BL
  • DOUGLAS NOMINEES LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2007-08-22)
    Regent House, 316 Beulah Hill, London, SE19 3HF
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