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What 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 Available?

No. Youngones Apparel Limited 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
07988135
Registered Name
YOUNGONES APPAREL LIMITED
Incorporated
2012-03-13 (ceased 2021-08-17)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
47910
Registered Address
Mbl House 16 Edward Court, Altrincham Business Park, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5GL, United Kingdom
Accounts
micro-entity (period ending 2020-04-30)
Latest Financials
Total Assets Less Liabilities
-23192
Employees
2
Period
2019-09-01 to 2020-04-30
Officers
  • CARSON, Thomas Richard — director
    C/O Bulcock & Co, 10 The Bull Ring, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5BS, United Kingdom
  • REA, Christopher Robert — director
    Mbl House, 16 Edward Court, Altrincham Business Park, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA14 5GL, United Kingdom
  • REA, Chris — director (resigned 2014-01-31)
    C/O Bulcock & Co, 10 The Bull Ring, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5BS, United Kingdom
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