Which craft business did Dragon's Den investor Sara Davies found in 2005?

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Dragon's Den investor Sara Davies founded Crafter's Companion in 2005.

Davies started the company while studying at the University of York. Her first product was the Enveloper, a tool designed to help crafters make envelopes for handmade cards. She developed the idea after seeing a similar product in the United States and identifying demand in the British craft market.

Crafter's Companion grew from a student venture into an international craft-supplies business. Its range expanded to include papercraft tools, stationery, fabrics and other creative products. Davies later became widely known to television audiences after joining Dragon's Den.

A common mix-up is confusing Crafter's Companion with Hobbycraft, a separate British craft retailer. Davies founded and led Crafter's Companion; she did not found Hobbycraft.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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