Dragon's Den is adapted from which Japanese television business-pitch format?

The British television series Dragon's Den is adapted from the Japanese business-pitch format Money Tigers.

Money Tigers established the central structure later used by Dragon's Den: entrepreneurs present business ideas to a panel of investors and seek funding in return for equity. The investors can question the presenter, negotiate terms or decline to participate.

The format travelled internationally and inspired several local versions. In the United States, the related programme became Shark Tank, while other countries adopted different titles and investor labels. The underlying idea remained a televised negotiation rather than a conventional talent contest.

The title Dragon's Den reflects the British adaptation's imagery. The investors are called dragons, but the name does not indicate that the programme is a fantasy series; it refers to formidable business personalities judging commercial proposals.