Orikaso

No Deal

Foldable food and cooking accessories

Season 2 · Ep 2 OtherAired 22 November 2005

Orikaso, the foldable food and cooking accessories, landed on the national radar after pitching the dragons in Season 2, where it won fans even without landing a deal.

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From the show

The Dragons’ Den pitch

£100K
Asked for: 40%
Offered equity: £250K
Sought valuation

Jay Cousins faced the dragons in Season 2, Episode 2 in the episode that aired 22 November 2005. Orikaso, the foldable food and cooking accessories, pitched in the Other category, one of 902 other businesses to brave the Den across all 21 seasons.

They came in asking £100,000 in exchange for 40% equity, putting a £250K valuation on the business.

Orikaso 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 2, 5 of 67 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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Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Orikaso?

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Did Orikaso get a deal on Dragons’ Den?

No. Orikaso pitched the dragons but left Season 2 without a deal.

What season of Dragons’ Den was Orikaso on?

Orikaso appeared in Season 2, Episode 2, which aired 22 November 2005.

How much was Orikaso asking for on Dragons’ Den?

The founders asked for £100,000 for 40% of the company, a £250K valuation.

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