Sally added: "Going into the Den was one of the most terrifying yet rewarding experiences of my life and James and I are over the moon to have secured investment from Sara. Dragons’ Den, the hit TV show, has featured an extraordinary product that caught the attention of the investors. This time, it wasn’t a high-tech gadget or a complex innovation, but a simple garden rake.

The Clear ‘n’ Collect garden rake is not your ordinary rake. It’s a 2-in-1 grabber that can handle various garden tasks. In 2020, husband-and-wife team took the plunge in turning James' idea for a multipurpose tool that rakes, scoops and deposits garden debris into a reality. The husband-and-wife team, who appeared on the show on Thursday night, impressed Sara with their simple yet ingenious idea that’s designed to make life easier for professional and domestic gardeners alike. Sara Davies immediately saw the huge potential for professional gardener, James’ invention, and jumped at the chance to put her money behind the business for a 25% share, dropping to 20% after 18 months.

Peter's a jerk lol," said Ryan. Pamela said: " #dragonsden That was uncalled for Peter." And another commented: "Peter stop being a pr**k challenge." Tash said: "I don’t even think you’re joking Peter."

Peter made the point that many brands around world will be struggling with this. Victoria could help brands embrace adaptive design to enable representation and inclusion- a massive opportunity, Peter felt. The Unhidden brand could still remain operative as part of the agency offering. Collect– Simply open your hinged rake over a wheelbarrow or bin to collect all those leaves or clippings!

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