Universal Manhole Key Kit
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Best known from its Dragons’ Den appearance, Universal Manhole Key Kit is a universal manhole cover lifting key kit in Season 14, and walked out with a deal.
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From the show
The Dragons’ Den pitch
- £40K
- Asked for
- 35%
- Offered equity
- £114K
- Sought valuation
- —
- Deal amount
- —
- Deal equity
- —
- Deal valuation
Andrew Doris walked into the Den in Season 14, Episode 2 in the episode that aired 31 July 2016. Universal Manhole Key Kit, the universal manhole cover lifting key kit, pitched in the Other category, one of 909 other businesses to brave the Den across all 22 seasons.
On the carpet, the number was £40,000 for a 35% stake, which valued the company at £114K.
A deal was struck.
Universal Manhole Key Kit was one of 70 businesses to pitch in Season 14, where 21 deals got done. In the Other category overall, roughly 11% of pitches have landed a dragon across the show's history.
Is Universal Manhole Key Kit still in business?
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Universal Manhole Key Kit?
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Did Universal Manhole Key Kit get a deal on Dragons’ Den?
Yes. Universal Manhole Key Kit closed a deal.
What season of Dragons’ Den was Universal Manhole Key Kit on?
Universal Manhole Key Kit appeared in Season 14, Episode 2, which aired 31 July 2016.
How much was Universal Manhole Key Kit asking for on Dragons’ Den?
The founders asked for £40,000 for 35% of the company, a £114K valuation.
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