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What Happened to Zippity Duvet After Dragons’ Den?

Zippity Duvet appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2006, Series 3 Episode 6. The business was a foldable and portable carriage for duvets. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The company was dissolved in 2014.

The Pitch

Nicola Carter walked into the Den in 2006 with a foldable and portable carriage for duvets. They were asking for N/A.

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 Nicola Carter left the Den without backing.

What Happened After the Show

Zippity Duvet did not survive long-term. The company was dissolved in 2014, 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 Zippity Duvet Still Available?

No. Zippityduvet Ltd 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 Nuts Poker League, Caddy Motion, Baby Grippa, Axis Keyboard. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.

Watch the Pitch

Companies House Data

Status
dissolved
Company Number
05219232
Registered Name
ZIPPITYDUVET LTD
Incorporated
2004-09-01 (ceased 2014-10-28)
Company Type
ltd
SIC Codes
46410
Registered Address
1 The Old School, The Square, Pennington, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 8GN
Accounts
dormant (period ending 2012-09-30)
Officers
  • CARTER, Roger Barry — secretary
    1 Swallow Drive, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0XD
  • CARTER, Nicola Jane — director
    1 Swallow Drive, Milford On Sea, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 0XD
  • HCS SECRETARIAL LIMITED — corporate-nominee-secretary (resigned 2004-09-01)
    44, Upper Belgrave Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2XN, Uk
  • HANOVER DIRECTORS LIMITED — corporate-nominee-director (resigned 2004-09-01)
    44 Upper Belgrave Road, Bristol, BS8 2XN
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