Which Dragons' Den investor has served continuously since the British programme began in 2005?

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Peter Jones has served continuously as an investor on the British programme Dragons' Den since it began in 2005.

Jones is a British entrepreneur and businessman who was part of the original panel when the BBC launched the series. He became known for considering investments across technology, consumer products, retail and other sectors, while often focusing on the scale and commercial potential of a proposal.

Several other original dragons later left the programme, including Duncan Bannatyne, Theo Paphitis and Doug Richard. Jones's uninterrupted presence therefore distinguishes him from investors who returned for occasional appearances or joined in later series.

He is also associated with businesses in mobile communications, technology and leisure. His long tenure made him the programme's most consistent investor and one of its defining on-screen figures.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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