Deborah Meaden joined the UK show Dragon's Den in its third series and became known for property investments.
Meaden is an English businesswoman and investor who joined the BBC programme in 2006. Before becoming a Dragon, she built experience in business, including work connected with family enterprises and the leisure industry, and she became particularly associated with investing in property and consumer businesses.
Her arrival is sometimes confused with the programme's original panel because the show changed its Dragons during its early years. Meaden was not part of the first series in 2005; she joined for series three.
As a Dragon, Meaden evaluates proposals by examining the business model, financial figures, margins and the entrepreneur's requested equity. Her television role is distinct from her separate business activities and media appearances.