August 7th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
The new series of Dragons’ Den continues with eight more intrepid entrepreneurs pitching to the multi-millionaire investors.
Londoners Krissy Sims and Kerry O’Brien, AKA DJ Trickles and Lady MC, enter the Den with a state-of-the-art turntable extravaganza in the back of their 4×4. The Dragons are often happy to demo a product but it’s the business and how it makes money that remains their ultimate concern.
Husband-and-wife team Liz and Alan Colleran from Dewsbury may be pitching their comfy caravan product, but will their Den experience be quite so luxurious and comfortable?
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July 31st, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
It may be a time of austerity in the UK but not so in the Dragons’ Den … business is booming as the self-made multimillionaires return, ready to invest in the best of Britain’s entrepreneurs.
While the rules of the Den remain the same, there is one change in the form of new Dragon Hilary Devey, who joins returning Dragons Duncan Bannatyne, Theo Paphitis, Deborah Meaden and Peter Jones.
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April 4th, 2011 by Lisa McGarry.
Theo Paphitis has fuelled a row between himself and Duncan Bannatyne, by claiming that he has had more plastic surgery than American TV star Joan Rivers.
The pair work together on BBC Two’s Dragons’ Den and speaking to The Sun, he said:
“There is no aftermarket equipment with me, but there is with some of the others. Dugan, (Duncan) has had more work done than Joan Rivers.
“It’s frightening – you should see the stitches sometimes.
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August 31st, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
A fast and accurate arts and antiques valuation website service – www.ValueMyStuffNow.com – received a £100k cash investment in return for a 40 per cent share of the business by the Dragons’ Den stars Theo Paphitis and Deborah Meaden on last night’s BBC TWO programme.
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August 15th, 2010 by Lisa McGarry.
The BBC are reportedly considering sacking James Caan, Theo Paphitis and Deborah Meaden from Dragons’ Den and planning to hire some younger millionaires to take their place on the show’s panel.
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July 29th, 2009 by Lisa McGarry.
Dragons’ Den panellist Theo Paphitis has joined the board of Marvel Entertainment.
Having previously revived retail brands including Ryman the Stationer and the Contessa and La Senza lingerie chains, Paphitis will be overseeing the development of Marvel’s interests in Europe from September.
“I’ve always said that business should be fun and joining the advisory board of Marvel is certainly that,” said Paphitis. “Having loved Marvel’s comics, films and merchandise, I now find myself sharing them with my children and grandchildren.
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November 30th, 2008 by Lisa McGarry.
Dragons’ Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis is reported to be considering bidding for failing high street chain, Woolworths.
Administrator Deloitte, has confirmed that it has had ten serious offers for the chain.
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February 7th, 2007 by Lisa McGarry.
Igloo. A refrigerated delivery service who asked for £160,000 in return for 8% of their company.
Anthony Coates-Smith & Alistair Turner chances looked slim at first as Peter Jones accused them of having frozen brains for valuing their company at £2 million. however it became apparent that the mens proposal could be a profitable one as a bidding war ensued amongst the Dragons.
Duncan Bannatyne made the first offer of £80,000 for 20%, swiftly matched by Richard Farleigh, who brought the equity down to 15%.
Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis tried to undercut them with a bid for 12.5%, followed by Peter Jones, who had clearly warmed to the business.
He offered all the money for 30%, but in the end it was Richard who clinched the deal by suggesting that he and Duncan offered half each for a total of 22.5%.
After a quick chat at the back of the den, Anthony and Alistair chose to go with Richard and Duncan’s offer and secured the £160,000 they needed to expand their business to two further UK locations.
