The Dragon's Den is set to welcome its youngest dragon when 28-year-old entrepreneur of the BBC programme later this year.
He will replace Tej Lalvani on the panel and join Peter Jones, 55, Deborah Meaden, 62, Touker Suleyman, 67 and Sara Davies, 36.
Bartlett is a university drop-out who went on to become the founder and former CEO of social media marketing agency , which he set up from his bedroom.
He released his debut book, Happy Sexy Millionaire, this year and also hosts a podcast titled The Diary Of A CEO.
But what about the fortunes of his fellow panellists and what have they invested in?
BusinessLive profiles each Dragon using data compiled for the report by money.co.uk.
Peter Jones
Peter Jones is a British entrepreneur, businessman, and reality television personality with interests in mobile phones, television, media, leisure, retail, and property. He is the only remaining original investor on Dragons' Den.
Net worth: £450 million
Portfolio Size:
Average Investment: £83,696
Average Equity: 25%
Total Invested: £7,030,500
Avg. Investments per series: 5
Top 3 Investments:
1. Nae Danger & Glencrest Sports & energy drink and cash & carry business
Investment amount: £200,000
Equity: 30%
2. Wonderland - a high-end fashion and culture magazine
Investment amount: £175,000
Equity: 40%
3. Tags Snack Foods Ltd - Potato crisps business
Investment amount: £125,000
Equity: 30%
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Deborah Meaden
Deborah Meaden is a businesswoman and TV personality who ran a multimillion-pound family holiday business, before completing a management buyout. However, more recently she is best known for her appearances on business programme Dragons' Den. In fact, Deborah was the only businesswoman on Dragons' Den for several years, taking a tough approach to young business hopefuls.
Net worth: £60 million
Portfolio size:
Average Investment: £80,064
Average Equity: 30%
Total Invested: £6,245,000
Avg. Investments per series: 4
Top 3 Investments:
1 Sockitz - Electrical socket protection shields
Investment amount: £100,000
Equity: 40%
2. Value My Stuff - An online antique valuation service
Investment amount: £100,000
Equity: 40%
3. Good Bubble - Naturally formulated bath time products for children
Investment amount: £60,000
Equity: 40%
Touker Suleyman
Touker is a British-Turkish Cypriot fashion retail entrepreneur, investor, and reality television personality. In 2001, his company Low Profile Group purchased º£½ÇÊÓƵ shirt maker Hawes & Curtis, and in 2002 he purchased º£½ÇÊÓƵ fashion label Ghost. However, since these initial investments he has since invested in a number of start-up companies including Bikesoup and Huxley & Cox. He has been a regular Dragon on the hit business television show since 2015.
Net worth: £200 million
Portfolio Size:
Average Investment: £59,167
Average Equity: 34%
Total Invested: £1,420,000
Avg. Investments per series: 5
Top 3 Investments:
1. Liquiproof - Waterproof coating for footwear, hats and clothing
Investment amount: £100,000
Equity: 50%
2. Shnuggle - Baby bath and bed products
Investment amount: £100,000
Equity: 25%
3. Tancream - Sun cream and moisturiser
Investment amount: £75,000
Equity: 25%
Sara Davies
Sara is a British businesswoman, entrepreneur, and television personality. She started her business venture as a Student at York University where she founded her own company Crafter’s Companion. Sara spotted a gap in the market for a tool that could create bespoke envelopes for handmade cards, by the time she graduated the business was turning over £500,000. In 2019 she joined the panel of Dragons' Den for its seventeenth series, replacing Jenny Campbell who decided to leave the programme in early 2019.
Net worth: £37 million
Portfolio Size:
Average Investment: £77,500
Average Equity: 35%
Total Invested: £310,000
Avg. Investments per series: 1
Top 3 Investments:
1. Drynks Unlimited - Alcohol-free Drinks
Investment amount: £125,000
Equity: 7.50%
2. Mak Tok - Chilli Paste
Investment amount: £60,000
Equity: 33%
3. Pipe Easy - Pipe Fitting tool
Investment amount: £41,000
Equity: 30%
Steven Bartlett
Steven is set to become the youngest ever Dragon, taking over from Tej Lalvani for the 19th series. Bartlett is the co-founder and former CEO of listed social media firm Social Chain, published author and podcaster. The young entrepreneur first launched the company from his Manchester bedroom aged 22, and went on to take it public at the age of 27. The social media firm has a market value of over £300million.
Net worth: £68.5m
Social Chain: Social media marketing agency
Huel: Meal replacement powder
Catena Capital: Private equity investment vehicle, specialising in venture capital investments.
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