Dragons' Den history-makers reveal why they WALKED AWAY from five Dragons' investment after BBC show
A sportswear brand for girls achieves success on Dragon's Den
TL;DR
- Teenage sisters Honor and Cat Black pitched their girls' cricket brand, Maiden, on Dragons' Den.
- They successfully secured a joint investment offer from all five Dragons: Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Steven Bartlett, Touker Suleyman, and Gary Neville.
- Despite the historic offer, the sisters decided not to proceed with the deal after the show.
- They explained that during the year-long due diligence process, they attracted interest from other investors.
- These external investors provided the necessary funding with fewer demands, enabling the sisters to raise capital independently.
- Maiden was launched in 2024 to address the lack of cricket clothing and equipment designed specifically for women and girls.
- The sisters remained in contact with the Dragons' teams throughout the process, receiving advice.
- The entrepreneurial journey has significantly boosted their brand's visibility and social media following.