Which entrepreneur became a Dragons' Den investor in 2022 at the age of 29?

Steven Bartlett became a Dragons' Den investor in 2022 at the age of 29.

Bartlett is an entrepreneur, author and podcaster best known for co-founding the social-media marketing company Social Chain. The BBC announced him as a new dragon for the twentieth series, alongside returning investors. His appointment brought a younger technology and digital-media perspective to a panel historically dominated by more established retail, manufacturing and property entrepreneurs.

At 29, Bartlett was the youngest dragon in the programme’s regular British line-up when he joined. His background differed from many earlier investors because his major business success was built around online communities, social platforms and digital marketing rather than traditional high-street retail.

The age is tied to his appointment, not his current age. Bartlett was born in 1992, so descriptions of him as the youngest dragon refer to the moment he entered the series in 2022. That distinction prevents the fact from becoming misleading as time passes.