Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to UKGC After Dragons’ Den?
UKGC appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2011, Series 9 Episode 3. The business was a all you can drink private members club. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2011.
The Pitch
Daniel Thompson walked into the Den in 2011 with a all you can drink private members club. They were asking for N/A in exchange for 45% 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 Daniel Thompson left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
UKGC did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2011 — 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 UKGC Still in Business?
No. UKGC is no longer in business. Based on available records, the company is dissolved (2011).
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Fun Fancy Dress, Postsaver, The Rascal Dog Letterbox, ICV Technology. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 16700844
- Registered Name
- UKGC LTD
- Incorporated
- 2025-09-08
- Company Type
- private-limited-guarant-nsc
- SIC Codes
- 85520
- Registered Address
- 128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- N/A
- Officers
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EL-SHAER, Hussein Hemdan
— director
128, City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
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FARAJALLAH, Basem
— director
128, City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
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EL-SHAER, Hussein Hemdan
— director