Which Dragon's Den investor is associated with Ryman stationery stores?

Theo Paphitis is the Dragon's Den investor associated with Ryman stationery stores.

Paphitis became a prominent British retailer after acquiring Ryman, the stationery chain, and developing its business. His wider commercial portfolio also included interests in retail brands such as La Senza and Boux Avenue.

He joined Dragon's Den as a regular investor in the programme's early years. His expertise was particularly relevant to pitches involving shops, consumer products, branding and high-street distribution. He was known for examining whether a product could sell beyond a small initial market.

Ryman is not the same company as Poundstretcher, although both names are connected with dragons who had retail backgrounds. Poundstretcher is associated with Duncan Bannatyne, while Ryman's stationery identity is strongly associated with Paphitis.