Which Dragon's Den investor joined the programme for its second series?

Theo Paphitis joined Dragon's Den for its second series.

Paphitis is a Cyprus-born British retail entrepreneur who became a Dragon after the programme's inaugural series. His business background includes retail, branding and company turnaround experience, which shaped the practical questions he asked entrepreneurs about stores, customers and distribution.

The first UK series had a different panel: Peter Jones, Duncan Bannatyne, Rachel Elnaugh, Simon Woodroffe and Doug Richard. Paphitis therefore belongs to the show's early second-generation lineup rather than its original five.

Viewers sometimes confuse Paphitis with Peter Jones or Duncan Bannatyne because all three became strongly associated with the early years. Paphitis later left the regular panel, but continued to be known publicly for his business commentary and investment activities.