COUNTLESS entrepreneurs have gone on Dragons' Den hoping to make their first million. But even the most successful hopefuls backed on the show don't come close to making what the dragons themselves are worth – with some personal fortunes running to NINE figures.
Dragons turn down some pitches simply because they don't think they'll make money. Although many rejects have actually gone on to make millions anyway.
Still, the show's well-heeled investors didn't get to where they are today without knowing a thing or two about business. Here's a rundown of some of the richest dragons – and how they like to spend their hoards of gold.
New kid on the block Most people in the den who are Steven Bartlett's age are looking for their first big break in business.
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