The Wand Company
Deal"Kymera" – a buttonless gesture-based universal remote control
The Wand Company is a "kymera" – a buttonless gesture-based universal remote control that got its big break on Dragons’ Den in Season 8, and convinced Duncan Bannatyne to invest.
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From the show
The Dragons’ Den pitch
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- Asked for
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- Offered equity
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- Sought valuation
- £200K
- Deal amount
- 30%
- Deal equity
- £667K
- Deal valuation
Founder Richard Blakesley and Chris Barnardo stepped onto the carpet in Season 8, Episode 7 in the episode that aired 24 August 2010. The Wand Company, the "kymera" – a buttonless gesture-based universal remote control, pitched in the Other category, one of 909 other businesses to brave the Den across all 22 seasons.
Duncan Bannatyne made the deal at £200,000 for 30% equity. The deal valued the company at £667K.
Season 8 saw 81 pitches, and 17 of them closed a deal on air. In the Other category overall, roughly 11% of pitches have landed a dragon across the show's history.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy The Wand Company?
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Did The Wand Company get a deal on Dragons’ Den?
Yes. The Wand Company closed a deal for £200,000 in exchange for 30% equity, with Duncan Bannatyne.
Which dragon invested in The Wand Company?
Duncan Bannatyne invested in The Wand Company (£200,000 total as aired).
What season of Dragons’ Den was The Wand Company on?
The Wand Company appeared in Season 8, Episode 7, which aired 24 August 2010.
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