In the British television show Dragon's Den, which investor founded the Bannatyne Group?

Duncan Bannatyne founded the Bannatyne Group, the health-club and hotel company associated with the Dragon's Den investor.

Bannatyne built his business career after leaving school and working in several industries. He became widely known for developing a large group of health clubs, spas and hotels, which later operated under the Bannatyne Group name. His business interests made him a natural fit for Dragon's Den, where he joined the original panel in 2005.

On the programme, Bannatyne became known for direct questioning and a strong focus on whether a proposal could produce dependable returns. His television profile introduced his business story to a much wider audience, although the Bannatyne Group was established independently of the show.

A common mix-up is to associate every Dragon with a company created by that investor. The panel members have owned, founded or invested in many different businesses, while a televised offer is not automatically the same as a completed deal.