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What Happened to Tuctuc Ltd After Dragons’ Den?

Tuctuc Ltd appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2007, Series 5 Episode 1. The business was a auto rickshaw tourist travel for london and brighton. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2008.

The Pitch

Dominic Ponniah walked into the Den in 2007 with a auto rickshaw tourist travel for london and brighton. They were asking for £115,000.

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 Dominic Ponniah left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Tuctuc Ltd did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2008 — just a year after appearing on the show.

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 Tuctuc Ltd Still in Business?

No. Tuctuc Ltd is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2008).

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Beach Break Live, Goldgenie (formerly Midas Touch), Double Dates, Thydrys. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
17011981
Registered Name
TUCTUC LTD
Incorporated
2026-02-04
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
70229, 71122, 74909, 82110
Registered Address
Aspen House, Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2AB, United Kingdom
Accounts
N/A
Officers
  • AL-KATTAN, Mohamed Raouf Abdul Karim, Dr. — director
    Aspen House, Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2AB, United Kingdom
  • DA SILVA PAMPURI, Denise Cacilda — director
    Aspen House, Spout Lane, Washington, Tyne And Wear, NE37 2AB, United Kingdom
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