Theo Paphitis

September 24, 1959 — Limassol, Cyprus

Theo was born in Cyprus in 1959. His business empire spans retail, property, finance and consumer goods. In 2005 Theo joined the popular TV show Dragon’ Den and spent eight subsequent years as a stalwart of the show. Throughout the seasons Theo invested in numerous small businesses and helped fledgling entrepreneurs develop their businesses in a wide variety of industries from consumer goods to online antique valuations. Theo left the TV show in 2012 to focus on his expanding retail empire.