Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Wind-E-Lite After Dragons’ Den?
Wind-E-Lite appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2011, Series 9 Episode 7. The business was a fan power bicycle light. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Ian Wilson walked into the Den in 2011 with a fan power bicycle light. 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 Ian Wilson left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Wind-E-Lite is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show in 2011, the business has now been trading for over a decade — an outcome that puts it ahead of the vast majority of startup ventures, let alone television pitches.
Is Wind-E-Lite Still Available?
Yes. Ik Solutions (warrington) Limited 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 barMate, Kiddimoto, Pulse, Opus Innovations Ltd. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
Watch the Pitch
Companies House Data
- Status
- active
- Company Number
- 08230452
- Registered Name
- IK SOLUTIONS (WARRINGTON) LIMITED
- Incorporated
- 2012-09-26
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 62012
- Registered Address
- 5 Hunt Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 8FW
- Accounts
- dormant (period ending 2024-09-30)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- £1
- Period
- 2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30
- Officers
-
WILSON, Ian
— secretary
5, Hunt Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 8FW, United Kingdom
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WILSON, Ian Anthony
— director
5, Hunt Close, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 8FW, United Kingdom
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WILSON, Ian
— secretary