Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Tuk Tuk Chai After Dragons’ Den?
Tuk Tuk Chai appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2018, Series 16 Episode 1. The business was a tea shop business and franchise. They secured investment from Peter Jones on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Alex and Rupesh Thomas walked into the Den in 2018 with a tea shop business and franchise. They were asking for £100,000 in exchange for 33.3% 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. Peter Jones offered £100,000 for 33.3%, and Alex and Rupesh Thomas 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
Tuk Tuk Chai is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2018, the company has now been trading for well over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Tuk Tuk Chai Still in Business?
Yes. Tuk Tuk Chai 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 VIVIT, Brizi, Play Me The Song. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
