Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Tree of Knowledge After Dragons’ Den?
Tree of Knowledge appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010, Series 8 Episode 5. The business was a motivational teaching programmes. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Gavin Oaks and Alan Burton walked into the Den in 2010 with a motivational teaching programmes. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 10% 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 Gavin Oaks and Alan Burton left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Tree of Knowledge is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2010, 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 Tree of Knowledge Still Available?
Yes. Tree of Knowledge appears to still be trading.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at WedgeWelly, Black Nut Iberian Pig Feed, Gym in a Box, Alexa Salt. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
