Which former Dragons' Den investor was known for the retail brand Ryman?

Theo Paphitis was the former Dragons' Den investor known for the retail brand Ryman.

Paphitis is a British retail entrepreneur who became associated with Ryman, the stationery and office-supplies retailer. He also held interests in other retail businesses, including Robert Dyas and Boux Avenue. His commercial experience made retail, franchising and consumer products recurring areas of interest during his time on the programme.

He joined the Dragon's Den panel in the early years of the British series and later left the regular cast. The wording “former investor” distinguishes Paphitis from the current or later panel line-ups that viewers may remember.

Ryman is sometimes confused with Paphitis's other business interests because his portfolio covers several recognisable British brands. The key connection is that he acquired and developed Ryman, whose name refers to the stationery retailer rather than to the television programme itself.