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Match-making dating website
The Pitch on Dragons' Den UK
Dates with Mates appeared on Dragons' Den UK (Series 5, Episode 1) in 2007. David Cohen and Teddy Leifer pitched the product to the Dragons. No deal.
Where they are now: Dates with Mates' pitch failed due to the dragons citing the business had made no money by offering the service for free and ridiculed the valuation. Dissolved by 2012. Status: Dissolved (2012).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dates with Mates still in business?
Dates with Mates' pitch failed due to the dragons citing the business had made no money by offering the service for free and ridiculed the valuation. Dissolved by 2012. Status: Dissolved (2012).
Who founded Dates with Mates?
Dates with Mates was founded by David Cohen and Teddy Leifer.
Did Dates with Mates get a deal on Dragons' Den UK?
Dates with Mates pitched on Dragons' Den UK but didn't strike a deal: No deal.
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