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Dragon's Den

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Aveline Sat 21-Mar-26 11:26:36

I always enjoy this programme and am interested to hear the various entrepreneurs' stories. It's always so nice when they attract a Dragon as an investor. However, I wish they'd do a follow up programme. A sort of what happened next. I remember some years ago there was one such programme but no more. I'm sure many of the potential investments fall through but some must be successful and not just that Reggae reggae sauce we hear about.

Granatlast007 Sat 21-Mar-26 15:01:08

I like Dragons Den, the regular Dragons have mellowed a bit too and often help or get on with each other as opposed to being competitive.

I often look up the product the entrepreneurs are looking for investment for, especially if the Dragons are being doubtful. If you Google it immediately (because the programmes are not live so some time will have passed), you can often see which products did well anyway or with Dragon help.

Deborah Meaden's projects often turn up on Facebook marketing, things such as the deodorant Wild or sheets for use in the dishwasher (the name escapes me, sorry!)

Aveline Sat 21-Mar-26 17:28:20

I do Google them. I'm pretty sure that many fall through when things get technical and legal.

Granatlast007 Sat 21-Mar-26 20:20:11

Ah, you mean like Wanted Down Under where they follow up people who have emigrated? No idea if that's still running.

Franski Sun 22-Mar-26 06:08:23

I also google the businesses. It does seem that.for many that get investors, there isn't ultimate follow through when lawyers start drawing up the contracts. But it does seem that for anyone appearing on DD that it's the publicity which actually helps them.
Ps i find Deborah Meaden a bit scary!

Granatlast007 Sun 22-Mar-26 09:13:46

Deborah Meaden is one of those people who seems to be able to think very clearly, I envy her assertiveness and she's often kind. Her blue eyes are amazing!

I can't imagine where the Dragons get their money from, I'd like to know about their lives!

MayBee70 Sun 22-Mar-26 11:30:46

I’ve never watched Dragons Den but am going to now because I read Deborah Meaden instagram page and think she’s wonderful. She loves animals and nature..

Aveline Sun 22-Mar-26 11:33:44

I suppose their sorts of investment are basically just fancy gambling. Some must pay off handsomely but others must fail to turn a profit.

Caleo Sun 22-Mar-26 11:41:41

I like all the Dragons and especially Deborah Meaden