Dragons' Den series 22: Guest judge Trinny Woodall swears at business entrepreneur over pitch
By Helen FearDragons' Den series 22 continues with another guest judge on the lookout for killer pitches, and this time Trinny Woodall joins the line-up in episode four - where pitches include eco cleaning products, a barbell water bottle, dumplings, and hair oil.
The fashion expert, presenter and entrepreneur - formerly known for her TV partnership with Susannah Constantine - aims to add a few new investments to her portfolio...
She joins regular Dragons Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Sara Davies and Steven Bartlett as they welcome prospective entrepreneurs to make what could potentially be the pitch of a lifetime.
Here's a rundown of the pitches in Dragons' Den series 22 episode 4, including Seep sustainable cleaning products, a barbell gym water bottle, dumplings, and hair oils.
Dragons' Den pitches tonight: Seep eco cleaning sponge and cloth
Laura Harnett, a mum-of-two from London, pitches her Seep sustainable cleaning essentials. She wants £50,000 for one per cent of her business.
Passionate about the environment, the eco-conscious businesswoman wants to "make a mark on that category for decades to come". Her dream is to bring the world a "new breed of essential household product" - designed to look good in your home and be genuinely better for the planet.
These include eco sponge scourers (12 sponges from £25), eco robber gloves (£10 for three pairs), all-purpose bamboo cloths (three for £9.50), and copper scourers (three from £7). They aren't made with plastic, and are all compostable.
Sara loves the idea of the business, while Touker is horrified that Seep is currently losing money. Will Laura get the investment she desperately wants?
KARTA barbell jack water bottle for gyms
Weightlifting entrepreneur Peter Anwyll, 29, from London showcases his gym bottle invention - the KARTA barbell jack water bottle. And it's already had 70 million views on TikTok!
Peter, who wants £50,000 for just over 12 per cent of his business, claims the water bottle is "the strongest water bottle in the world". It can hang from a barbell with a replaceable carry strap.
The bottle is rated to 5 plates, so 220kg or 495lbs, and weighs 700g/1.5lbs empty. The Karta bottle keeps your drink cold for 24 hours or hot for 8 hours, and is made from stainless steel.
The 900ml origin bottle costs £42, and comes in black, pink, steel, blue, orange, white and lilac among others.
Sara can't get excited about a water bottle pitch, while Trinny admires his "passion".
Dragons' Den pitches tonight: Restaurant-quality Love Sum dumplings
Former MasterChef finalist Sandy Tang - great name for a foodie! - aims to avoid a grilling with her restaurant-quality dumplings Love Sum. She wants £50,000 for five per cent.
Chef and recipe developer Sandy Tang, who was born in the former Portuguese colony of Macau, wants to fresh, homemade dumplings more accessible in the UK.
The recipes were first developed by Sandy in her home kitchen, and are now produced by a team of dumpling experts.
The range includes Hoisin Duck Dumplings, Korean BBQ Beef Mandu, Pork, Prawn & Shiitake Siumai, Prawn Hargow, Chana Paneer Momos, Chicken & Kimchi Mandu, Lamb Masala Momos, and Vegetarian Jiaozi. They can currently be bought in Selfridges, Booths, gopuff, Zapp, Village Wholefoods, and eat17.
Self-confessed "genius" Peter admits he's a fan of dumplings, while Touker wonders how she plans to upscale the business.
Hair Syrup natural hair and scalp oils
Social-media-savvy entrepreneur Lucie MacLeod, 24, from Wales pitches her natural oil business Hair Syrup. She wants £190,000 for three per cent in the business.
The homegrown company is UK based, and sells a range of pre-wash hair oil treatments to deliver "ultimate nourishment, glossing and quenching". All Hair Syrup products are manufactured in England and distributed from warehouses in Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
Products include rosemary hair syrup, from £16.99. She claims other products on the market are too expensive. As she comes close to messing up her pitch, Trinny tells her to "stop bloody apologising darling". Will she feel strongly enough to invest?
