Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 2
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...…
Angel finance
Business angels, either on their own or as part of an angel network or syndicate, provide business funding in return for equity, but can also provide valuable experience and guidance to a growing business. This section provides insight into securing angel investment.
Enter the Dragon: Everything you need to know about the Dragons’ Den investors
Now in its 14th series, we take a look at every Dragon to have ever appeared on the entrepreneurial show from 2005 to 2016...…
Dragons’ Den: Sarah Willingham
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...…
Dragons’ Den: Nick Jenkins
The multimillionaire Moonpig founder has backed six very different businesses during his one series in the den including Double, Slappie and Masons beans…
Dragons’ Den: Touker Suleyman
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……
Dragons’ Den: Peter Jones CBE
The last remaining original Dragon, Jessops chief executive Jones has backed a number of successful start-ups from Levi Roots to Worthenshaw’s…
Dragons’ Den: Deborah Meaden
The longest-serving female dragon, hospitality mogul Meaden has made many successful Den investments – even while waltzing away on another TV show…
Dragons’ Den: Duncan Bannatyne OBE
The longest serving Dragon after Peter Jones, the health club magnate’s diverse den portfolio includes RKA Records and The Wand Company……
Dragons’ Den: Piers Linney
The co-CEO of Outsourcery invested in eight companies during his time on the show including the hugely successful Lost My Name…
Dragons’ Den: Kelly Hoppen MBE
The influential design entrepreneur was only a Dragon for two years but found success backing three start-ups from tanning lotions to phone repairs…
Dragons’ Den: Theo Paphitis
The retail magnate and former Millwall chairman made his millions from lingerie, homeware and stationery. As a dragon, he made 45 investments...…
Dragons’ Den: Hilary Devey CBE
Founder of £100m freight distribution company Pall-Ex, Devey’s investment in the Den included hair range Shampooheads and bedding start-up Duvalay…
Dragons’ Den: James Caan CBE
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…
Dragons’ Den: Richard Farleigh
A serial investor on-and-off TV, Farleigh’s background spans hedge funds, technology, and even private member’s clubs……
Dragons’ Den: Doug Richard
The Californian entrepreneur was one of the original Dragons, co-investing in two companies during his two series on the show…
Dragons’ Den: Rachel Elnaugh
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…
Dragons’ Den: Simon Woodroffe OBE
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…
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 1
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…
EIS and SEIS: 7 pitfalls your business needs to avoid when you raise finance
Looking to raise angel money from backers utilising Enterprise Investment Scheme tax breaks? Avoid common mistakes and read this first...…
How to find angel investors for your start-up business
CEO of the UKBAA, Jenny Tooth OBE is an expert on equity finance. Here, Tooth offers an introductory guide to securing angel investment...…