Overview

• DabbaDrop doubled its subscriber base and profits ahead of its Dragons’ Den broadcast, reflecting rapid post-pitch growth
• Anshu Ahuja entered the Den seeking £100,000 for a 3% share but failed to secure backing from the five Dragons
• Prior to the show, the eco-friendly takeaway startup posted more than £800,000 in annual revenue and held a valuation above £3 million based on subscriber metrics
• Dragons’ Den investors challenged DabbaDrop’s valuation and business model, calling it “crazy,” “in distress,” and advising a strategic pivot
• With momentum from a waiting-list surge and global investor interest, the company now aims to launch new products and set up hubs in Mumbai, New York and Sydney