Duncan Bannatyne founded the British care-home company Quality Care Homes before appearing on Dragon's Den.
Bannatyne began building businesses in several sectors before developing a major care-home operation. Quality Care Homes became part of the wider Bannatyne business interests and helped establish his reputation as a substantial British entrepreneur.
He joined the original Dragon's Den panel in 2005 and became one of its most recognisable investors. His television persona was associated with blunt questions about valuations, ownership percentages and the practical route to profitability.
Quality Care Homes is distinct from Bannatyne's later health-club and spa business, which became another prominent part of his portfolio. It is also separate from any company he encountered as a Dragon. The question asks about a business he founded before joining the programme, not a contestant's pitch or an investment made on screen.