The Sci Tie

No Deal

Biodegradable cable ties

Season 14 · Ep 11 OtherAired 15 January 2017

The Sci Tie, the biodegradable cable ties, landed on the national radar after pitching the dragons in Season 14, where it won fans even without landing a deal.

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From the show

The Dragons’ Den pitch

£80K
Asked for: 20%
Offered equity: £400K
Sought valuation

Simon Moore faced the dragons in Season 14, Episode 11 in the episode that aired 15 January 2017. The Sci Tie, the biodegradable cable ties, pitched in the Other category, one of 902 other businesses to brave the Den across all 21 seasons.

They came in asking £80,000 in exchange for 20% equity, putting a £400K valuation on the business.

The Sci Tie couldn't land an offer the founders would take, and the pitch ended without a deal. History says that's survivable: several of the show's biggest success stories left the Den empty-handed.

Across Season 14, 21 of 70 pitches ended in a handshake. In the Other category overall, roughly 11% of pitches have landed a dragon across the show's history.

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Where can I buy The Sci Tie?

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Did The Sci Tie get a deal on Dragons’ Den?

No. The Sci Tie pitched the dragons but left Season 14 without a deal.

What season of Dragons’ Den was The Sci Tie on?

The Sci Tie appeared in Season 14, Episode 11, which aired 15 January 2017.

How much was The Sci Tie asking for on Dragons’ Den?

The founders asked for £80,000 for 20% of the company, a £400K valuation.

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