Which former Dragon was the founder of Bannatyne Group?

Duncan Bannatyne was the founder of Bannatyne Group.

Bannatyne built the Bannatyne Group, a business operating in health clubs, spas and hotels. He later became one of the original Dragons when the British programme launched in 2005.

His background differed from some panel colleagues because his business empire included large consumer-facing leisure operations. This experience informed the practical, commercially focused style he brought to investment discussions.

Bannatyne remained on Dragon's Den for twelve series and left the programme in 2014. He is sometimes confused with Peter Jones because both were original Dragons and remained on the show for many years, but Bannatyne is the investor linked to Bannatyne Group.