The Gilley Umbrella
No DealWatertight case for umbrellas
The Gilley Umbrella is a watertight case for umbrellas that got its big break on Dragons’ Den in Season 22, where it won fans even without landing a deal.
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From the show
The Dragons’ Den pitch
- £50K
- Asked for
- 20%
- Offered equity
- £250K
- Sought valuation
Founder Trib Gosain and Reid Jacoby stepped onto the carpet in Season 22, Episode 6 in the episode that aired 13 February 2025. The Gilley Umbrella, the watertight case for umbrellas, pitched in the Home & Lifestyle category, one of 36 home & lifestyle businesses to brave the Den across all 22 seasons.
The ask was £50,000 for 20% of the company, an implied valuation of £250K.
No deal. Every dragon declined, and The Gilley Umbrella walked. But a Dragons’ Den appearance reaches millions of viewers whether or not a check gets written, and plenty of no-deal companies have turned that airtime into lasting businesses.
Season 22 saw 55 pitches, and 32 of them closed a deal on air. In the Home & Lifestyle category overall, roughly 89% of pitches have landed a dragon across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy The Gilley Umbrella?
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Did The Gilley Umbrella get a deal on Dragons’ Den?
No. The Gilley Umbrella pitched the dragons but left Season 22 without a deal.
Which dragon invested in The Gilley Umbrella?
Peter Jones invested in The Gilley Umbrella.
What season of Dragons’ Den was The Gilley Umbrella on?
The Gilley Umbrella appeared in Season 22, Episode 6, which aired 13 February 2025.
How much was The Gilley Umbrella asking for on Dragons’ Den?
The founders asked for £50,000 for 20% of the company, a £250K valuation.
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