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In just two years, Omni has disrupted the pet food industry with their vet formulated, plant based meals, serving 5 million allergy free meals and saving 70,000 animals from slaughter 👏 With £2.67M in sales and 80% of customers on subscriptions, they proved pet owners are ready for a healthier, more sustainable choice. Their bold approach caught the attention of the Dragons, sparking an intense debate over valuation, before they went onto securing not one, but TWO investment offers 🔥 In the end, our very own Steven Bartlett and Deborah Meadan saw the vision and backed Omni on their mission to transform pet nutrition. Welcome to FlightStory Fund, omnipetcare 🙌

Little's Coffee, a Devon based family business, was founded over 30 years ago by Henry and Leila Little, inspired by their travels in California. Now led by their son Will, the company is generating annual revenues of £4 million and employs a team of 30 staff 📈 They’re on a mission to shake up the coffee game with their bold, flavoured coffees. From Nespresso compatible pods to instant, and ground coffees, they’re making barista quality coffee more accessible and exciting for everyone 💪 On the most recent episode of Dragons’ Den, Little’s Coffee sparked a bidding war, with four Dragons vying to invest. In the end though, it was Steven Bartlett who sealed the deal beating the competition to back this exciting brand. Now, we’re thrilled to be part of their journey, helping them take flavoured coffee to world! Welcome aboard Little's Coffee 🙌 #dragonsden #littlescoffee #investment

Most founders fail because 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 👉 The difference between 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 startups and 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 ones? they execute on these fundamentals. If you found this valuable, don’t gatekeep - 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 with those who need to see this 📩 #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #entrepreneur #startup #startups #startuplife #startupadvice #startuptips #founder #founders

Just a day after her unforgettable Dragons’ Den episode aired, Yana Smaglo arrived at the Flight Fund office to a hero’s welcome – and what a moment it was 🙌 We couldn’t be prouder to support you on this journey, Yana. Welcome to the Flight Fund family! 🚀 #dragonsden #FashionBusiness #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #stevenbartlett

From fierce competition with Uber to building one of the most trusted ride-sharing brands, these are John Zimmer's game-changing lessons that every entrepreneur needs to hear‼️ Discover how staying true to your mission, embracing innovation, and planning for the future can transform your business. Save to visit next time you need guidance 💾 #Entrepreneurship #johnzimmer #lyft #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurmindset

From Refugee to Dragons’ Den Success: Yana Smaglo fled Ukraine with just £5,000, a laptop, and a dream. Today, her company, Nenya Fashion generates over £100,00 annually by distributing high-quality Ukrainian fashion globally 🌍 Partnering with 98 wholesalers across three continents, she’s on a mission to support Ukrainian businesses and create opportunities for refugees. After getting two offers on Dragons Den from Deborah Meaden and our very own Steven Bartlett, Yana Smaglo is turning her vision of building the world’s largest distribution company for Ukrainian products into reality 🇺🇦 Wecome on board Yana Smaglo 🙌 #dragonsden #business #entrepreneurship #startupstory #startupstories #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #stevenbartlett

From The Walt Disney Company's $4B purchase of Marvel Entertainment, now worth $13.3B, to Google's $1.65B acquisition of YouTube, generating $31.5B in annual ad revenue, these legendary acquisitions have redefined industries👇 📱 Instagram, purchased by Meta for $1B in 2012, skyrocketed to add $153B to Meta's value. 💻 DoubleClick ($3.1B) and Android ($50M), both Google buys, solidified its dominance in digital ads and mobile operating systems, adding a combined $239B. 💳 PayPal, acquired by eBay for $1.5B, spun off with a $49B valuation. 🌍 Booking.com ($135M) became an online travel titan, adding $46.6B in market value. 🏀 The Walt Disney Company's $188M purchase of ESPN now rakes in $10.3B annually. #startup #startups #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #acquisition #business

In August 1998, Stanford professor David Cheriton and entrepreneur Andy Bechtolsheim each invested $100,000 in Google, providing the fledgling company with its initial funding. Prior to this, Cheriton co-founded Granite Systems, an Ethernet switching company that was acquired by Cisco Systems for $220 million in 1996. Forbes estimates Andy Bechtolsheim’s networth at $24.9 billion, with David Cheriton's at approximately $12.6 billion, largely due to his early investment in Google and other successful ventures. #google #startup #startups #startupsuccess #startupstory #startupstories #entrepreneurs #entrepreneur #entrepreneurshiplife

Adanola founded in 2015 by brothers Hyrum Cook and Josh Cook in Manchester, has rapidly become a prominent name in the athleisure market 🏋️♀️ The brand is renowned for its versatile activewear, notably the Ultimate Leggings, which seamlessly blend functionality with minimalist design. In the financial year ending March 2024, Adanola reported a turnover of £57.1 million, a significant increase from £27.8 million the previous year, and a pre-tax profit of £18.9 million, more than doubling from £8.3 million 📊 The brand's growth is largely attributed to its strategic use of social media, tapping into trends like the "clean girl aesthetic," and collaborations with high-profile figures such as Kendall Jenner. Early last year, Adanola also appointed Niran Chana, former Chief Commercial Officer of Gymshark as CEO, signalling its ambitions for growth. #adanola #fashion #fashionbusiness #startup #startups #startupsuccess #startupstory #startupstories #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship

Success in business isn’t always about the size of your team but the value you create. A small, highly skilled, and focused team can achieve extraordinary results. A single committed, fully invested team member outperforms a dozen half-hearted ones. Here are some examples to prove it (SWIPE 👈) #leanstartup #leanstartup #startup #startups #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship