Entrepreneur Sara Davies, known as Dragons' Den's youngest female investor at the time she joined in 2019, has revealed she'll be stepping back from the program to fully dedicate herself to her personal business, Crafter's Companion. Davies broke the news to her followers and colleagues via an Instagram post that celebrated her time on the hit BBC series. She underscored the often unseen yet extensive commitments investors undertake outside the television studio.
In her heartfelt message, Davies expressed a strong sense of pride in the businesses she's supported through the show. However, she emphasized that her priority remains Crafter's Companion, the crafting and hobby company she founded during her university days. Describing it affectionately as her "first baby," Davies acknowledged that fully dedicating herself to this venture demands significant time and attention, prompting her decision to step away from Dragons' Den.
The announcement has garnered both supportive and regret-tinged responses from her supporters, who have admired Davies for her approachable, down-to-earth manner and inspirational work ethic. Many fans are optimistic that this departure might be temporary, hoping Davies may rejoin the series down the line as she balances her expanding business ventures with new media opportunities.
Davies has made a significant impact in the entrepreneurial world well beyond Dragons’ Den. Having identified a niche in the market, she successfully built Crafter’s Companion into a thriving venture, now employing over 190 people. Her achievements and commitment to entrepreneurial growth have earned her numerous accolades, including an MBE in 2016.
Alongside her departure from Dragons' Den, Davies is venturing into new television territory. She will present a fresh ITV game show titled "Time Is Money," an engaging format where contestants compete to keep hold of a jackpot prize. In this show, incorrect answers steadily decrease the prize total until a single winner walks away with the remaining balance.
Despite leaving Dragons' Den, Davies will continue to appear in the remaining installments of the ongoing series, scheduled to air later this year. Beyond that, she intends to concentrate on growing and diversifying her business empire, while her loyal fanbase eagerly waits to see if she'll make a future return to the Den.