Dragons' Den (uk) : Season 18 Episode 1 Instant

: No deal. Deborah Meaden tested the product and identified a potential safety flaw in the design.

: A luxury fragrance and candle company known for its headline-grabbing £750 24-carat gold candle. Dragons' Den (UK) : Season 18 Episode 1

: Zena secured a £50,000 investment for 25% of the business from Deborah Meaden , who praised the founder's vision for mental wellness. : No deal

The season premiere of Dragons' Den (UK) Series 18, which aired on April 1, 2021, marked a significant shift for the long-running business reality show. Moving to a high-profile Thursday night slot on BBC One , the episode introduced a "new normal" for the Den, with social distancing measures and plexiglass screens reflecting the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the business world. : Zena secured a £50,000 investment for 25%

: An optical inventor pitched specialized glasses designed to reduce glare for drivers.

: The chemistry between the resident Dragons— Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Tej Lalvani, and Sara Davies —remained sharp, particularly during the high-stakes interrogation of the tea company's numbers.

: A standout pitch featuring a skincare line specifically designed for hardworking hands , inspired by Antonia's experience as a pediatric intensive care nurse.