Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Van Guardian After Dragons’ Den?
Van Guardian appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2023, Series 20 Episode 5. The business was a car alarm for vans. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Michael Horsfall walked into the Den in 2023 with a car alarm for vans. They were asking for £45,000 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 Michael Horsfall left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Van Guardian is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The company has now been trading for around 3 years since the pitch.
Is Van Guardian Still in Business?
Yes. Van Guardian 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 Shocal, Haze Cards, Moray Luke Products, Flux Blowpipe. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 04701572
- Registered Name
- VANGUARDIAN LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2003-03-18 (ceased 2025-11-04)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 82990
- Registered Address
- 2 Abbott Brow, Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7HU
- Accounts
- micro-entity (period ending 2024-07-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £343
- Employees
- 0
- Period
- 2023-08-01 to 2024-07-31
- Officers
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WILLIAMS, Wendy
— secretary
2, Abbott Brow, Mellor, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7HU
-
LAWRENSON, John Alan William
— director
3 Cuerdley Road, Penketh, Warrington, WA5 2TZ
-
HASLAMS SECRETARIES LIMITED
— corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2003-04-02)
14 Bold Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1DL
-
HASLAMS LIMITED
— corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2003-04-02)
14 Bold Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1DL
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WILLIAMS, Wendy
— secretary