Which Dragon's Den investor founded the Just Learning nursery group?

The story behind the answer

Duncan Bannatyne founded the Just Learning nursery group.

Just Learning was a childcare business established by Duncan Bannatyne. The company became part of his wider business portfolio and reflected his move into large-scale service businesses after earlier work in ice cream, leisure and property-related ventures.

Bannatyne later became one of the original investors on the British version of Dragon's Den. His on-screen persona was associated with direct questioning and a focus on the financial details of a proposal, while his own business history included health clubs, hotels and care-related operations.

Just Learning is sometimes confused with later nursery brands or with Bannatyne's health-club company. They were different parts of his business career. The nursery group concerns childcare provision; Bannatyne Health Club is associated with gyms and leisure facilities.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

Add question to a list

Choose a list to keep this question in: