Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to VIVIT After Dragons’ Den?
VIVIT appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2018, Series 16 Episode 1. The business was a live anatomy and physiology exhibitions with synthetic bodies and animal specimens.. They secured investment from Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Sam Piri walked into the Den in 2018 with a live anatomy and physiology exhibitions with synthetic bodies and animal specimens.. They were asking for £90,000 in exchange for 20% 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. Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones offered £90,000 for 20% (15% once investment is repaid.), and Sam Piri 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
VIVIT is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. The business has now been trading for around 8 years since the pitch.
Is VIVIT Still Available?
Yes. VIVIT 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 Brizi, Tuk Tuk Chai, Play Me The Song. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
