Peter Jones was one of the five original dragons when the UK series Dragons' Den began in 2005.
The original British panel consisted of Peter Jones, Duncan Bannatyne, Theo Paphitis, Rachel Elnaugh and Doug Richard. Jones remained closely associated with the programme and became its longest-serving original investor. His interests have included technology, retail, media and consumer businesses.
The panel changed repeatedly as the series developed. Later investors such as Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett joined in different years, so they were not part of the launch lineup. This distinction matters because questions about the “original dragons” refer specifically to the first panel, not every investor who later appeared.
Peter Jones is also known for the Peter Jones Foundation, which supports young people through education and enterprise initiatives. His television profile has made him one of the most recognisable British business investors.