Which BBC Dragons' Den investor founded the Bannatyne fitness and health-club group?

Duncan Bannatyne founded the Bannatyne fitness and health-club group and became an investor on BBC's Dragons' Den.

Bannatyne is a Scottish entrepreneur whose business interests expanded across health clubs, hotels and spas. The Bannatyne brand became associated with gyms and wellness facilities in the United Kingdom, making fitness a distinctive part of his public business identity.

His appearance on Dragons' Den placed him among investors assessing entrepreneurs from many industries, not only health and leisure. That distinction matters because a dragon’s business background does not limit the types of pitches they can consider; the panel evaluates opportunities across consumer goods, services and technology.

The name can be confused with other investor brands from the programme, but the Bannatyne fitness and health-club group is specifically linked to Duncan Bannatyne. His title and business history are separate from the programme’s fictionalised “dragon” branding.