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Shock Offer on Dragons' Den for Sustainable Fashion
17 Sep
Summary
- Business owner received an offer exceeding his request.
- Sustainable fashion company sought investment on Dragons' Den.
- An investor doubled the offered amount for a business share.
Sam Mabley, the founder of the sustainable fashion venture Yes Friends, experienced a truly surprising moment on Dragons' Den. He entered the den seeking an investment of £10,000 in exchange for a 2% ownership stake in his company. Yes Friends, established in 2021, aims to make ethical and sustainable clothing accessible.
His appearance took an unexpected turn when investor Deborah Meaden was captivated by his business proposition. Meaden extended an offer of £20,000 for the same 2% share Mabley had proposed, effectively doubling his request. Mabley described his reaction as "completely shocked," noting that such an outcome seemed unprecedented in the show's history.
