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Dragons' Den and Shark Tank rejects who went on to make millions

The ones that got away
Jake Epstein and Joe Lemay: Rocketbook
Jake Epstein and Joe Lemay: Rocketbook
James Nash: Cup-a-wine
James Nash: Cup-a-wine
James Martin: Copa Di Vino
James Martin: Copa Di Vino
Rob Law: Trunki
Rob Law: Trunki
Melissa Butler: Lip Bar
Melissa Butler: Lip Bar
Steven Johnson and Christian Schaefer: Carhood
Steven Johnson and Christian Schaefer: Carhood
Shaun Pulfrey: Tangle Teezer
Shaun Pulfrey: Tangle Teezer
Shawn Davis: Chef Big Shake
Shawn Davis: Chef Big Shake
Natalie Ellis: Road Refresher
Natalie Ellis: Road Refresher
Mona Weiss and Scott Shields: Eco Nuts
Mona Weiss and Scott Shields: Eco Nuts
Rachel Lowe: Destination London
Rachel Lowe: Destination London
Michael Elliott: Hammer & Nails
Michael Elliott: Hammer & Nails
Nikki Frith and Lindsey Oldroyd: Granny Cool Preserves
Nikki Frith and Lindsey Oldroyd: Granny Cool Preserves
Dan Cluderay and Andy Needham: Approved Food
Dan Cluderay and Andy Needham: Approved Food
Michael Zimmerman: Group IV Solar
Michael Zimmerman: Group IV Solar
Harry and Charlie Thuillier: Oppo
Harry and Charlie Thuillier: Oppo
John Richardson: Natox
John Richardson: Natox
Greg Bay: Coretection
Greg Bay: Coretection
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The ones that got away

Venture capitalists on TV shows like Shark Tank and Dragons' Den may think they're shrewd enough to spot a lucrative business opportunity when it's pitched right in front of their faces, but they don't always get it right and, every so often, the rejects get the last laugh. Here are 18 ideas TV panels of angel investors turned down that defied expectations and went on to become major successes.
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lovemoney staff

23 June 2017

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