Deborah Meaden

Overview

Deborah Meaden is a British businesswoman and angel investor, best known for her role as a 'Dragon' on the BBC's 'Dragons' Den'. She has invested in numerous businesses across various sectors, including fashion, technology, and consumer goods. Meaden focuses on ventures that demonstrate integrity, purpose, and resilience, particularly those with a planet-positive mindset. Her investments often target companies that solve problems and are run by founders who care about their impact on the world. Meaden's investment strategy is diverse, encompassing seed to growth-stage companies. She has a keen interest in sectors such as fashion, technology, and consumer goods, with a particular emphasis on sustainability and innovation. Her portfolio includes companies like Hope & Ivy, a British fashion brand known for its beautiful embroidery and hand-drawn prints, and Honest Mobile, a mobile network provider. Meaden's approach combines financial support with strategic guidance, aiming to foster growth and positive impact in the businesses she backs. Throughout her career, Meaden has demonstrated a commitment to supporting entrepreneurs who align with her values of integrity and sustainability. Her investments reflect a belief in the potential of businesses to drive positive change, and she continues to be an influential figure in the UK investment landscape, leveraging her platform to promote ethical and impactful entrepreneurship.

Investment Focus

• Integrity
• Purpose
• Resilience
• Planet-positive mindset
• Problem-solving ventures
• Founder commitment to impact

Portfolio Companies