Dragons’ Den TrackerWhat Happened to Young Ones After Dragons’ Den?
Young Ones appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2013, Series 11 Episode 6. The business was a clothing and accessories company aimed at university and college students. They secured investment from Duncan Bannatyne on the show. The company was dissolved in 2021.
The Pitch
Chris Rea and Tom Carson walked into the Den in 2013 with a clothing and accessories company aimed at university and college students. They were asking for £75,000 in exchange for 40% 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 offered £75,000 for 40%, and Chris Rea and Tom Carson 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
Young Ones did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2021, some 8 years after the pitch.
This is not an unusual outcome. The majority of businesses that appear on Dragons’ Den, deal or no deal, don’t make it in the long run. The show can provide a platform and capital, but it can’t substitute for a sustainable business model.
Is Young Ones Still in Business?
No. Young Ones is no longer in business. Companies House records show the company has been dissolved.
Related Companies
If you’re curious about other businesses from the same episode, you might also want to look at Norfolk Cordial, Swarmly, My Lookalike Doll, Hot Pink. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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Companies House Data
- Status
- dissolved
- Company Number
- 12036830
- Registered Name
- YOUNG ONES CLUBS LTD
- Incorporated
- 2019-06-06 (ceased 2024-01-23)
- Company Type
- ltd
- SIC Codes
- 93199
- Registered Address
- 11 Windsor Drive, Miskin, Pontyclun, CF72 8SH, United Kingdom
- Accounts
- total-exemption-full (period ending 2022-12-31)
- Latest Financials
- Total Assets Less Liabilities
- -7646
- Employees
- 4
- Period
- 1.7.21 to 31.12.22
- Officers
-
EDWARDS, Russell
— director
Greenfield House, Groesfaen, Pontyclun, CF72 8NS, Wales
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JENKINS-TRASK, Lisa Michelle
— director
11, Windsor Drive, Miskin, Pontyclun, CF72 8SH, United Kingdom
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EDWARDS, Russell
— director