Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Wigglepod After Dragons’ Den?
Wigglepod appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2011, Series 9 Episode 10. The business was a educational recycling products. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Kenneth Cheung walked into the Den in 2011 with a educational recycling products. They were asking for £50,000.
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 Kenneth Cheung left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Wigglepod is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2011, 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 Wigglepod Still in Business?
Yes. Wigglepod 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 Innovative Gadgets Ltd (Roastcosy), Culica Limited, Medicines Direct, The Optathlon. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.