Which Dragon's Den investor founded the homewares retailer Habitat?

Terence Conran founded the homewares retailer Habitat.

Conran was a British designer, restaurateur and entrepreneur whose work helped popularise modern, design-led household goods in Britain. He founded Habitat in 1964, creating a retailer known for contemporary furniture, lighting, textiles and kitchen products. His approach made stylish modern design more accessible to a mass-market audience.

Conran appeared as an investor on Dragon's Den, linking his design and business experience to the programme's panel. He is sometimes confused with Dragons whose main reputations came from retail acquisitions or investment companies, but Habitat is specifically associated with Conran's own entrepreneurial career.

The company's original significance was cultural as well as commercial. Habitat helped change expectations about how ordinary homes could be furnished, combining practical products with a strong visual identity. Conran's influence extended beyond the retailer: he designed buildings, restaurants and products, and founded the Design Museum in London. His Dragon's Den appearance therefore formed one part of a much broader design career.