Dragons’ Den’s most successful businesses
Startups takes a look at the progress of some of the best businesses to have passed through the Den…
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The Dragons’ Den cast: Everything you need to know about the Dragons’ Den investors
We take a look at every Dragon to have ever appeared on the entrepreneurial show....…
Dragons’ Den success stories: Pouch
Even though Pouch gained offers from all five Dragons, the investment didn't go through. But this hasn't stopped the retail tech start-up from hitting a multi-million pound valuation...…
Dragons’ Den success stories: Approved Food
After being snubbed by the Dragons, this discount grocery retailer went on to raise £400,000, hit turnovers of £4m and find favour with Sir Richard Branson…
Dragons’ Den success stories: Craft Clubs
Following Sarah Willingham’s investment, this gin and wine subscription box service now has 25,000 customers and is on track for a £7.5m turnover…
Dragons’ Den success stories: TickX
Having turned down three deals in the Den, this ticket price comparison site has gone on to raise ten times what it was offered by the Dragons……
Dragons’ Den success stories: Wonderbly
Having secured the best equity deal in Dragons' Den history, publisher Wonderbly (rebranded from Lost My Name) has sold over two million books…
Dragons’ Den success stories: Skinnydip
Now trading in 30 countries with over 423,000 fans on Instagram alone, this quirky accessories brand has made waves since its Dragons' Den appearance…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s Tej Lalvani?
9 things you should know about the CEO of Vitabiotics who joined for the show’s 15th series.…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s Jenny Campbell?
7 things you want to know about the Dragons’ Den investor…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s Sarah Willingham?
Restaurateur, TV star and cocktail connoisseur, Startups examines the businesswoman who joined Dragons' Den for the BBC show’s 13th series…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s Nick Jenkins?
The Moonpig multi-millionaire founder backed six very different businesses during his one series in the den including Double, Slappie and Masons beans. Here are 10 things you need to know about him…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s Touker Suleyman?
Owner of Hawes & Curtis and Ghost, the millionaire retail tycoon joined the Den for Series 13. We look at 9 need-to-know facts about the successful Cyprian fashion mogul…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s 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…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s Deborah Meaden?
The longest-serving female dragon, hospitality mogul Meaden has made many successful Den investments – even while waltzing away on another TV show…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s 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……
Who is Dragons’ Den’s Piers Linney?
The co-CEO of Outsourcery invested in eight companies during his time on the show including the hugely successful Lost My Name…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s 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…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s Theo Paphitis?
The retail magnate and former Millwall chairman made his millions from lingerie, homeware and stationery. As a dragon, he made 45 investments...…
Who is Dragons’ Den’s 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…