Dragons' Den Series 22 Finale Sees £1M+ Invested in 20 Companies
Dragons' Den series 22 concluded with 20 companies securing investments, totaling over £1 million. The Dragons and guest investors, including slickdeals like Emma Grede and Joe Wicks, backed innovative ideas. Peter Jones, often compared to a shop deals guru, invested the most, pledging £350,000 across seven companies. Touker Suleyman followed with £210,000 in two deals. Guest Dragons Emma Grede, Joe Wicks, and Trinny Woodall combined for £150,000, with Grede's solo investment being the only one by a guest Dragon. Steven Bartlett invested £270,000 in six companies, while Deborah Meaden pledged £190,000 across six deals, all co-investments. Sara Davies MBE had all her deals confirmed, investing £190,000 across four companies. Notable investments include Doughboys Pizza securing £90,000 for 10% equity from Peter Jones, and bodyxcore receiving £105,000 for 37.5% equity from Jones, Suleyman, and Wicks. The Dragons' Den series 22 finale saw 20 companies successfully securing investments, with Peter Jones leading the way. The variety of investments reflects the Dragons' and guest investors' confidence in the entrepreneurial spirit of the applicants.
