Which entrepreneur became a Dragon's Den investor after founding Bannatyne Group?

The entrepreneur who became a Dragon's Den investor after founding Bannatyne Group is Duncan Bannatyne.

Duncan Bannatyne is a Scottish entrepreneur and philanthropist whose business career included care homes, health clubs and hotels. His leisure and wellness businesses were brought together under the Bannatyne Group, which became one of the most recognisable brands associated with his career.

Bannatyne joined the original British Dragon's Den panel and appeared as an investor during the show's early years. His television persona was often direct and numbers-focused, with particular attention to whether a pitch had realistic financial prospects and a credible founder.

Bannatyne is sometimes confused with other British dragons because several investors built large business groups before joining the programme. Peter Jones, James Caan and Nick Jenkins were also investors, but the Bannatyne Group is specifically linked to Duncan Bannatyne.