Deborah Meaden joined Dragon's Den in series three and became known for her property and leisure businesses.
Meaden entered the programme after the first two series, becoming one of its most recognisable long-term investors. Before and alongside her television career, she built experience in business, including property and leisure operations. That background gave her a practical perspective on cash flow, management and the value of a brand.
Her investment style on the programme is often associated with concise questioning and close attention to whether a founder understands the numbers. She has invested in a range of businesses presented in the Den, while also appearing in other television and business programming.
Rachel Elnaugh was an original Dragon, so she is a common source of confusion in questions about the early panel. Meaden is the investor connected specifically with the series-three arrival and the later, familiar panel era.