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Dragons' Den
Dragons' Den
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Startups 'In The Den' series:
Analysis and insight on what it takes to secure investments from the UK's most popular investment show.
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Dragons' Den's most successful businesses
It’s now over 10 years since the first episode of Dragons’ Den aired on British TV screens and in that time we’ve seen some brilliant, and not so brilliant, businesses pass through the Den. While many of the start-ups which have appeared on the BBC show have since floundered or failed to gain traction, a number have gone on to achieve huge success – with and without the Dragons’ investments. We’ve delved into the Den archives to find out what has happened to 16 of the brightest businesses to have pitched to the Dragons and where they are now.
June 23, 2022 | 5 min read
Dragons' Den's most successful businesses
Dragon’s Den: Series Highlight Reel
March 22, 2023 | 5 min read
Dragon’s Den: Series Highlight Reel
How to pitch to a Dragon: Deborah Meaden shares 5 quick-fire investment tips
November 27, 2023 | 4 min read
How to pitch to a Dragon: Deborah Meaden shares 5 quick-fire investment tips
Angel investment: how to attract an angel investor explained
March 2, 2023 | 15 min read
Angel investment: how to attract an angel investor explained
Venture capital: how it works and how to attract it
October 24, 2023 | 9 min read
Venture capital: how it works and how to attract it
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 13
February 6, 2017 | 8 min read
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 12
January 30, 2017 | 7 min read
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 11
January 17, 2017 | 7 min read
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 10
January 9, 2017 | 7 min read
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 9
January 3, 2017 | 8 min read
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 7
September 5, 2016 | 7 min read
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 6
August 30, 2016 | 7 min read
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 5
August 22, 2016 | 8 min read
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 4
August 15, 2016 | 8 min read
Dragons’ Den: Series 14, Episode 3
August 8, 2016 | 8 min read
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