Key Highlights
- The final episode of the current series of Dragons’ Den is set to air on Thursday 30 October 2025.
- Sara Davies will be retiring from her role as a dragon after six years, stepping back to help revive Crafter’s Companion.
- Davies and other dragons will assess new startups including Shades dancewear, SeeTheTape, Honest Mobile, and Snowball app.
- Shades aims to create inclusive dancewear with four different skin tones, launched in 2023.
- SeeTheTape is a solution for losing sticky tape ends, launched in 2024.
- Honest Mobile, launched in 2019, focuses on sustainability and transparency as the UK’s first certified B Corporation mobile network.
- Snowball app, founded by Simon Sansome, provides accessibility information for disabled users since its launch in 2022.
Final Episode of Dragons’ Den: A Snapshot of New Startups
The final episode of the current series of Dragons’ Den is drawing closer, with a lineup of innovative startups vying for funding and support from experienced entrepreneurs. On Thursday 30 October 2025, viewers will witness the pitches by Laura Grant and Stacey Green from Shades dancewear, Rajan Bhojwani from SeeTheTape, Andy Aitken and Josh Mihill from Honest Mobile, and Simon Sansome from Snowball app.
Inclusive Dancewear: Shades Dancewear
First on the agenda is Nottingham-based Laura Grant and Stacey Green, co-founders of Shades dancewear. This brand launched in 2023 with a mission to promote inclusivity through dance by offering four different shades designed for various skin tones. The range includes everything from children’s dance tights, socks, and belts to adult ballet shoes and convertible ballet tights, catering to diverse body types.
Solving the Sticky Tape Dilemma: SeeTheTape
Rajan Bhojwani, an eye surgeon turned entrepreneur, has developed SeeTheTape. This innovative product, launched in 2024, addresses a common household frustration by providing darker cardboard rolls that make it easier to spot the end of the tape. According to Bhojwani, this simple change leverages the human eye’s natural ability to detect contrast on darker backgrounds.
Sustainable Mobile Network: Honest Mobile
Andy Aitken and Josh Mihill, co-founders of Honest Mobile, have launched a sustainable mobile network in 2019. As the UK’s first certified B Corporation, this company is committed to environmental responsibility through its Smart SIM technology. This data-only eSIM automatically connects to major networks when your main signal drops, offering unlimited data on over 500 supported apps and free roaming in more than 180 countries.
Accessibility App: Snowball
The final business pitching tonight is Simon Sansome’s Snowball app, launched in 2022. This accessibility-focused application serves as a TripAdvisor for disabled users, helping them find and rate accessible places and services based on factors like wheelchair access, staff awareness, clear signage, and sensory-friendly environments.
The episode marks Sara Davies’ final outing as a dragon after six years, as she prepares to return to her role at the helm of Crafter’s Companion. With this diverse range of startups presenting their pitches, Dragons’ Den continues to be a platform for aspiring entrepreneurs to showcase their innovations and secure vital funding.
