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| Born | June 24, 1958 |
| Hometown | Clarendon, Jamaica |
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Dragons' Den: 6 most successful businesses from the show
- We love sitting down to watch new episodes of Dragons' Den, which has recently returned to screens with a new series - and line-up of fearsome investors ready to part with their cash. Collectively, the Dragons have invested millions of pounds into the businesses of hopeful entrepreneurs who have dared to enter the den across the show's 16-year history. But which ones actually took off? Keep reading for five success stories from the show… WATCH: Former Dragon Duncan Bannatyne's proposal details r
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My first boss: Reggae Reggae Sauce entrepreneur Levi Roots
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Levi Roots had to change Reggae Reggae Sauce recipe as it was too hot
Levi Roots had to tone down his Reggae Reggae Sauce recipe so white people could handle the spicy taste.
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Levi Roots, Chocbox and Skinny Tan: The seven best Dragons Den investments
Last week, the Standard revealed how the business titans of the BBC’s Dragons Den have missed out on billions after declaring ‘I’m out!’ to entrepreneurs who have gone on to enjoy spectacular success. Back in 2007, reggae singer and chef Levi Roots pitched his spicy Reggae Reggae Sauce to the Dragons’ and successfully managed to secure £50,000 to manufacture his product. In return, Levi Roots was offering 20% of the equity in his business.
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