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What Happened to Very PC After Dragons’ Den?

Very PC appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2008, Series 6 Episode 3. The business was a eco-friendly low energy pcs. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.

The Pitch

Peter Hopton walked into the Den in 2008 with a eco-friendly low energy pcs. They were asking for £250,000 in exchange for 5% 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 Peter Hopton left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Very PC is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2008, 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 Very PC Still in Business?

Yes. Very PC appears to still be trading. Companies House records confirm the business is currently active.

Related Companies

If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Light Emotions, DDN Ltd, Shoes Galore Ltd, Roadkill Toys. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

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Companies House Data

Status
active
Company Number
05044896
Registered Name
VERY PC LTD
Incorporated
2004-02-16
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
62090
Registered Address
Unit 5 Parkwood Business Park, 75 Parkwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AL, England
Accounts
small (period ending 2025-09-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
£990682
Employees
46
Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30
Officers
  • HOPTON, Andrew — secretary
    Unit 5, Parkwood Business Park, 75 Parkwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AL, England
  • EGAN, Edmond Edgar Peter — director
    Unit 5, Parkwood Business Park, 75 Parkwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AL, England
  • HOPTON, Andrew James — director
    Unit 5, Parkwood Business Park, 75 Parkwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AL, England
  • BOWN, Simon Kevin — secretary (resigned 2005-02-14)
    Above Flat 69, Chesterfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S8 0RN
  • GREGORY, Paul Henry — secretary (resigned 2017-06-01)
    Unit 5, Parkwood Industrial Park, 75 Parkwood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AL
  • HOPTON, Andrew James — secretary (resigned 2016-04-20)
    Unit 5, Parkwood Industrial Park, 75 Parkwood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AL, United Kingdom
  • BOWN, Simon Kevin — director (resigned 2021-04-23)
    Unit 5, Parkwood Industrial Park, 75 Parkwood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AL
  • CLARKE, Jocelyn Sarah Frances — director (resigned 2025-03-27)
    Unit 5, Parkwood Business Park, 75 Parkwood Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AL, England
  • HOPTON, Clive Henry — director (resigned 2009-07-01)
    34, Dartmoor Drive, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6XT, United Kingdom
  • HOPTON, Peter John — director (resigned 2021-04-23)
    Unit 5, Parkwood Industrial Park, 75 Parkwood Drive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S3 8AL
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