What Happened to Zipusin After Dragons’ Den?
Zipusin appeared on Dragons’ Den in 2020, Series 17 Episode 13. The business was a jacket expander panel for pregnant women and baby carriers. No deal was made — the Dragons decided not to invest. The business is still active today.
The Pitch
Kate Bell (businesswoman) walked into the Den in 2020 with a jacket expander panel for pregnant women and baby carriers. They were asking for £50,000 in exchange for 5% of the business.
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 Kate Bell (businesswoman) left the Den without backing.
What Happened After the Show
Zipusin is one of those Den stories that actually lasted. Having appeared on the show back in 2020, 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 Zipusin Still in Business?
Yes. Zipusin 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 Eco For Life, Fliptop, Vite Brain, JustWears. Each has its own story of what happened after the Den.
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