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About Playbrush
Playbrush is an oral care device for children that uses a motion-sensor-based interface to control mobile games during dental hygiene. It is developed by an Austro-British company with the same name. The device controls a variety of different games with the intent to encourage children to spend a full two minutes brushing their teeth.
Mobile app game teaching children on how to brush their teeth
The Pitch on Dragons' Den UK
Playbrush appeared on Dragons' Den UK (Series 15, Episode 14) in 2018.
Paul Varga, Tolulope Ogunsina, and Matthäus Ittner pitched the product to the Dragons.
Offered £100K for 5% by Touker Suleyman, Peter Jones, Tej Lalvani and Deborah Meaden — rejected by entrepreneur.
Where they are now: Entrepreneur turned down the dragons' offer. Status: Active.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Playbrush still in business?
Entrepreneur turned down the dragons' offer. Status: Active.
Who founded Playbrush?
Playbrush was founded by Paul Varga, Tolulope Ogunsina, and Matthäus Ittner.
Did Playbrush get a deal on Dragons' Den UK?
Yes — Offered £100K for 5% by Touker Suleyman, Peter Jones, Tej Lalvani and Deborah Meaden — rejected by entrepreneur.
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