Which entrepreneur became the youngest Dragon in the UK version of Dragon’s Den?

Steven Bartlett became the youngest Dragon in the UK version of Dragon’s Den.

Bartlett joined the BBC investor panel in 2022, bringing a notably younger profile to a programme traditionally associated with established business figures. He co-founded Social Chain, a social-media marketing agency, and became known as an entrepreneur, author and host of The Diary of a CEO podcast.

His appointment reflected the changing business landscape represented on the programme. Earlier Dragons were often associated with retail, manufacturing, property or traditional finance, whereas Bartlett’s background centred on digital media, online communities and technology-led marketing.

The distinction refers to his age when joining the panel, not to being the youngest contestant or the youngest successful entrepreneur in the show’s entire history. That distinction is also specific to the UK edition; other international versions of Dragons’ Den may have had younger investors.