Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) After Dragons’ Den?
Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2010, Series 8 Episode 1. The business was a frozen dessert which is a dairy-free healthy alternative to ice cream. They secured investment from Duncan Bannatyne and Peter Jones on the show. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Kirsty Henshaw walked into the Den in 2010 with a frozen dessert which is a dairy-free healthy alternative to ice cream. They were asking for £65,000 in exchange for 30% 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. Duncan Bannatyne and Peter Jones offered £65,000 for 30%, and Kirsty Henshaw 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
Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2010, 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 Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) Still in Business?
Yes. Worthenshaw's (rebranded as Kirsty's) 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 Pebblebed Vineyard (rebranded as Darts Farm), Flow Signals, ShedSafe, Labels 4 Cables. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
