Rapstrap

Deal

Waste-free cable-tie

Season 6 · Ep 4 Green & CleanTechAired 11 August 2008

Best known from its Dragons’ Den appearance, Rapstrap is a waste-free cable-tie in Season 6, and convinced Duncan Bannatyne and JamesCaan to invest.

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From the show

The Dragons’ Den pitch

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Asked for: —
Offered equity: —
Sought valuation: £150K
Deal amount: 50%
Deal equity: £300K
Deal valuation

Andrew Harsley walked into the Den in Season 6, Episode 4 in the episode that aired 11 August 2008. Rapstrap, the waste-free cable-tie, pitched in the Green & CleanTech category, one of 34 green & cleantech businesses to brave the Den across all 22 seasons.

Duncan Bannatyne and JamesCaan teamed up at £150,000 for 50% equity. The deal valued the company at £300K.

Rapstrap was one of 66 businesses to pitch in Season 6, where 14 deals got done. In the Green & CleanTech category overall, roughly 38% of pitches have landed a dragon across the show's history.

Duncan Bannatyne£75KJamesCaan£75K

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Rapstrap?

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Did Rapstrap get a deal on Dragons’ Den?

Yes. Rapstrap closed a deal for £150,000 in exchange for 50% equity, with Duncan Bannatyne and JamesCaan.

Which dragon invested in Rapstrap?

Duncan Bannatyne and JamesCaan invested in Rapstrap (£150,000 total as aired).

What season of Dragons’ Den was Rapstrap on?

Rapstrap appeared in Season 6, Episode 4, which aired 11 August 2008.

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