Who is the richest Dragon on Dragons’ Den? Rich list revealed
DRAGONS’ Den is known for giving entrepreneurs the chance to build their businesses.
But behind the show are the Dragons who have impressive net worth’s of their own.
Who is the richest dragon on Dragons’ Den?
Peter Jones – £1.157billion
Peter Jones has the biggest net worth out of all of the Dragons at £1.157billion.
He has managed to earn his huge fortune through multiple business.
He set up his first business at just 16-years-old where he made personal computers.
The star went on to other businesses such as a cocktail bar, an online retailer specialising in the sale of wine and champagne, and a specialist recruitment business.
In 2009, he founded Peter Jones Enterprise Academy to teach entrepreneurial capabilities within the UK.
Touker Suleyman – £200million
Touker Suleyman comes in second with the second highest net worth on Dragons’ Den at £200million.
He has managed to earn his money through the fashion industry.
He is the owner of fashion brands Hawes & Curtis, Ghost and Low Profile Holdings and has more than 40 years experience in retail and manufacturing.
Steven Bartlett – £68million
Steven Bartlett has an impressive net worth of £68million.
He is also the newest dragon.
He co-founded social media marketing company Social Chain in 2014 and has risen to fame for his podcast The Diary Of A CEO.
Deborah Meaden – £50million
Deborah Meaden comes in fourth with a net worth of £50million.
She earned this through many businesses including Weststar Holidays.
In 2011 she launched The Merchant Fox which is an online store selling British-made luxury goods.
Sara Davies – £37million
Sara Davies comes in last out of all the dragons but still boasts a huge net worth of £37million.
She is the founder and owner of Crafter’s Companion, a crafters supply company she started in 2005.
Sara was born in Coundon, County Durham, and graduated with a first class Business degree from the University of York in 2006.
What is the most successful investment on Dragons’ Den?
One of the most successful investments on the show is Reggae singer and chef Levi Roots’ Reggae Reggae Sauce.
In 2007 Levi managed to secure the support of both Peter Jones and Richard Farleigh, who together invested £50,000 for 40% stake in his business.
The product is now stocked in UK supermarkets.