Which entrepreneur became a dragon on the British show Dragons' Den in 2017?

Tej Lalvani became a dragon on the British show Dragons' Den in 2017.

Lalvani is a British entrepreneur best known for his leadership of Vitabiotics, the health and wellness company founded by his father, Kartar Lalvani. His business background gave the panel a connection to consumer healthcare, nutrition, and branded products.

He joined the programme during its later period, after several original investors had already become strongly associated with the format. His arrival illustrates how Dragons' Den refreshes its panel while preserving the core pitch-and-negotiate structure.

The year can be confused with the start dates of other modern dragons. Sara Davies joined later, while Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden belong to earlier eras of the programme. The answer therefore identifies Lalvani's joining year, not the year Vitabiotics was founded or the year the British series began.