Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 4
A marking tool for DIY was the only business to secure funding this week, while Deborah Meaden suffered through her “most frustrating ever pitch”……
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A marking tool for DIY was the only business to secure funding this week, while Deborah Meaden suffered through her “most frustrating ever pitch”……
Nick Jenkins tucked in to some traditional pub grub this week while four of the five Dragons decided an upcoming fashion brand was 'on trend'...…
Success for a former singer who had "the key and the secret" to unlocking investment, while a self-assured foodie entrepreneur's pitch got the chop...…
The restaurateur turned an ailing Indian restaurant chain into the most successful in the country, now she’s looking to do the same in the Den...…
The multimillionaire Moonpig founder has backed six very different businesses during his one series in the den including Double, Slappie and Masons beans…
Owner of Hawes & Curtis and Ghost, the millionaire retail tycoon recently judged the Startups Awards and is back on your TV screens for Series 14……
The last remaining original Dragon, Jessops chief executive Jones has backed a number of successful start-ups from Levi Roots to Worthenshaw’s…
The longest-serving female dragon, hospitality mogul Meaden has made many successful Den investments – even while waltzing away on another TV show…
The longest serving Dragon after Peter Jones, the health club magnate’s diverse den portfolio includes RKA Records and The Wand Company……
The co-CEO of Outsourcery invested in eight companies during his time on the show including the hugely successful Lost My Name…
The influential design entrepreneur was only a Dragon for two years but found success backing three start-ups from tanning lotions to phone repairs…
The retail magnate and former Millwall chairman made his millions from lingerie, homeware and stationery. As a dragon, he made 45 investments...…
Founder of £100m freight distribution company Pall-Ex, Devey’s investment in the Den included hair range Shampooheads and bedding start-up Duvalay…
The recruitment entrepreneur and private equity fund owner left in 2010. He’s since been involved with Start Up Loans and received a title from the Queen…
A serial investor on-and-off TV, Farleigh’s background spans hedge funds, technology, and even private member’s clubs……
The Red Letter Days founder was only a Dragon for a year but caused quite a stir. She’s since bounced back to become an author and metaphysical expert…
The YO! Sushi founder was an investor in series one and failed to make any investments. He has since sold his controlling stake in YO! and started a hotel…
The series return saw mixed reactions for two family businesses, writing on the wall for a stationery start-up, and it was bottom's up for a gin company…
CEO of the UKBAA, Jenny Tooth OBE is an expert on equity finance. Here, Tooth offers an introductory guide to securing angel investment...…
The series finale saw just one investment for a second hand sale franchise, while an ice cream start-up and back garden football venture failed to score…
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