Dragons’ Den Businesses That Failed
Getting a deal on Dragons’ Den does not guarantee success. These are businesses that secured investment on the show — and still didn’t make it.
A business is listed here as failed only if it has been dissolved or entered liquidation. Cases with unclear or unknown status are not included. The Dragons got it wrong on every one of these.
Umbrolly
Umbrolly was multimedia vending unit selling umbrellas and adverts. Charles Ejogo appeared in Series 1 (2005) and secured £150,000 for 40% from Duncan Bannatyne & Peter Jones. It was dissolved in 2010.
Grails Ltd
Grails Ltd was tailor-made suits for businesswomen. Tracey Ann Graily appeared in Series 1 (2005) and secured £120,000 for 40% from Doug Richard & Rachel Elnaugh. It was dissolved in 2006.
Le Beanock
Le Beanock was a beanbag hammock. Tracie Herrtage appeared in Series 1 (2005) and secured £54,000 for 49% from Rachel Elnaugh. It was dissolved in 2018.
Elizabeth Galton Ltd
Elizabeth Galton Ltd was custom-made jewellery. Elizabeth Galton appeared in Series 1 (2005) and secured £110,000 for 30% from Duncan Bannatyne & Rachel Elnaugh. It was dissolved in 2008.
A-Frame Golf
A-Frame Golf was lighter and cheaper golf bag. Jo Gascoigne appeared in Series 1 (2005) and secured £125,000 for 26.3% from Peter Jones. It was dissolved in 2008.
Bedlam Puzzles
Bedlam Puzzles was 3-d puzzles. Danny Bamping appeared in Series 2 (2005) and secured £100,000 for 30% from Rachel Elnaugh & Theo Paphitis. It was dissolved in 2013.
Truly Madly Baby
Truly Madly Baby was baby products, via party evenings and web. Julie White appeared in Series 2 (2005) and secured £75,000 for 45% from Peter Jones. It was dissolved in 2010.
The Generating Company
The Generating Company was contemporary circus shows. Paul Cockle appeared in Series 2 (2005) and secured £160,000 for 40% from Peter Jones & Theo Paphitis. It was dissolved in 2017.
Mode Al
Mode Al was custom furniture to house technology. David Lees appeared in Series 2 (2005) and secured £225,000 for 50% from Theo Paphitis & Duncan Bannatyne. It was dissolved in 2022.
Orikaso (Flatwork UK)
Orikaso (Flatwork UK) was foldable food and cooking accessories. Jay Cousins appeared in Series 2 (2005) and secured £100,000 for 40% / 50 from Rachel Elnaugh and Theo Paphitis. It was dissolved in 2008.
Alpine Cleaning
Alpine Cleaning was franchised hgv cleaning service. Gary Taylor appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £200,000 for 40% from Deborah Meaden & Theo Paphitis. It was dissolved in 2011.
First Light Solutions
First Light Solutions was a sonar-based man-overboard detection system. Matthew Hazell appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £100,000 for 30% from Richard Farleigh. It was dissolved in 2012.
Dr Cap
Dr Cap was chain of shops selling baseball caps. Richard Lee & Daren Duraidi appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £150,000 for 50% from Duncan Bannatyne. It was dissolved in 2020.
Autosafe
Autosafe was a seat-belt height adjuster. Peter Sesay appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £100,000 for 50% from Peter Jones & Duncan Bannatyne. It was dissolved in 2011.
Empty Me
Empty Me was foldable picnic bag and mat. Asli Bohane appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £50,000 for 51% from Deborah Meaden. It was dissolved in 2019.
Yogabugs
Yogabugs was children's yoga and mindfulness activity. Fenella Lindsell and Lara Goodbody appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £250,000 for 30% from Peter Jones, Richard Farleigh and Theo Pathitis. It was dissolved in 2017.
Caddy Motion
Caddy Motion was portable charging device for batteries for golf buggies. John Mooney and Andy O'Reilly appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £250,000 for 50% from Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh. It was dissolved in 2011.
Garden Gopher
Garden Gopher was trolley for gardeners holding tools and waste up to 50lbs. Rachel Price appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £150,000 for 50% from Richard Farleigh. It was dissolved in 2009.
Igloo
Igloo was specialist chilled and frozen transport services. Anthony Coates-Smith & Alistair Turner appeared in Series 4 (2007) and secured £160,000 for 22.5% from Duncan Bannatyne & Richard Farleigh. It was dissolved in 2013.
Rotamate
Rotamate was a clothes airer that protects washing from the rain. Roger Hind appeared in Series 4 (2007) and secured £85,000 for 40% from Deborah Meaden & Richard Farleigh. It was dissolved in 2011.
151 businesses in our database secured a deal on the show and have since been dissolved or gone into liquidation. Browse all seasons to see the full picture.
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