The Most Successful Dragons’ Den UK Businesses

Out of over 1,507 businesses that have appeared on Dragons’ Den since 2005, only a fraction are still actively trading today. These are some of the companies that secured investment in the Den and kept going — in some cases, for well over a decade.

Success here is defined simply: the business got a deal and is still trading. That’s a higher bar than it sounds. Most startups don’t make it five years. Most Dragons’ Den companies don’t either.

IV Cam, Industrial Control Systems

IV Cam, Industrial Control Systems was a 3d measuring system using camera technology. John and Phillip Petty appeared in Series 1 (2005) and secured £50,000 for 30% from Peter Jones & Doug Richard. The company is still trading today — more than 20 years after the pitch.

Mycorrhizal Systems

Mycorrhizal Systems was land for a truffle farm. Paul Thomas appeared in Series 1 (2005) and secured £75,000 for 25% from Simon Woodroffe. The company is still trading today — more than 20 years after the pitch.

Snowbone

Snowbone was handle attachment for snowboards. Nik Rawcliff and Paddy Radcliff appeared in Series 1 (2005) and secured £75,000 for 33.3% from Rachel Elnaugh. The company is still trading today — more than 20 years after the pitch.

Visual Talent Ltd

Visual Talent Ltd was wonderland high-end fashion and culture magazine. Huw Gwyther appeared in Series 1 (2005) and secured £175,000 for 40% from Peter Jones. The company is still trading today — more than 20 years after the pitch.

RakaStaka

RakaStaka was stacking units for beer bottles in fridges. Stefano Matheou appeared in Series 2 (2005) and secured £100,000 for 20% from Rachel Elnaugh and Theo Paphitis. The company is still trading today — more than 20 years after the pitch.

Accommodation for Students

Accommodation for Students was website for students accommodation. William Berry appeared in Series 2 (2005) and secured £150,000 for 50% from Theo Paphitis and Doug Richard. The company is still trading today — more than 20 years after the pitch.

Concrete Canvas

Concrete Canvas was emergency shelter design concept. Peter Brewin and William Crawford appeared in Series 2 (2005) and secured £80,000 for 50% from Doug Richard and Theo Paphitis. The company is still trading today — more than 20 years after the pitch.

Eggxactly

Eggxactly was water-free egg cooker. James Seddon appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £75,000 for 40% from Richard Farleigh & Peter Jones. The company is still trading today — more than 20 years after the pitch.

MixAlbum

MixAlbum was dance download site with digital mixing software. Ian Chamings appeared in Series 3 (2006) and secured £150,000 for 40% from Deborah Meaden & Theo Paphitis. The company is still trading today — more than 20 years after the pitch.

Reggae Reggae Sauce

Reggae Reggae Sauce was spicy bbq sauce. Levi Roots appeared in Series 4 (2007) and secured £50,000 for 40% from Richard Farleigh & Peter Jones. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

iTeddy

iTeddy was classic teddy bear with integrated media technology. Imran Hakim appeared in Series 4 (2007) and secured £140,000 for 40% from Peter Jones & Theo Paphitis. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

Razzamataz Theatre Schools

Razzamataz Theatre Schools was a chain of dance, drama and singing schools for children.. Denise Hutton appeared in Series 4 (2007) and secured £50,000 for 25% from Duncan Bannatyne. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

Safe-T-First

Safe-T-First was emergency light. Chris Haines appeared in Series 4 (2007) and secured £95,000 for 30% from Deborah Meaden & Theo Paphitis. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

Lings Cars

Lings Cars was website for car rentals. Ling Valentine appeared in Series 4 (2007) and secured £50,000 for 30% from Duncan Bannatyne and Richard Farleigh. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

Isis Adventure Series

Isis Adventure Series was adult adventure puzzles and treasure hunts leading to cash rewards. Andrew Reeves and Dave Thomas appeared in Series 4 (2007) and secured £200,000 for 50% from Peter Jones and Theo Paphitis. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

Goldgenie (formerly Midas Touch)

Goldgenie (formerly Midas Touch) was mobile gold plating service. Laban Roomes appeared in Series 5 (2007) and secured £60,000 for 40% from James Caan. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

Reestore

Reestore was functional pieces of furniture from waste objects. Max McMurdo appeared in Series 5 (2007) and secured £50,000 for 30% from Deborah Meaden & Theo Paphitis. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

Cush'n'Shade

Cush'n'Shade was a fold-away screen that acts as a cushion and sun shade. Jamie Jenkinson appeared in Series 5 (2007) and secured £100,000 for 40% from Deborah Meaden & Peter Jones. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

Water Buoy

Water Buoy was a device to rescue items that have been lost overboard.. James Halliburton appeared in Series 5 (2007) and secured £200,000 for 25% from Peter Jones & Theo Paphitis. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

Steri Spray

Steri Spray was uv sterilising system for shower heads. Ian Helmore appeared in Series 5 (2007) and secured £145,000 for 40% from Deborah Meaden & Theo Paphitis. The company is still trading today — more than 15 years after the pitch.

There are 365 businesses in our database that secured a deal and remain active. Browse all seasons to explore the full story of every company that stepped into the Den.