A business duo based in Eastcote entered the Dragon’s Den and not only emerged unscathed but also took away a small fortune in investment.
Jacob Thundil and Manisha Solanki together created Cocofina, an organic food brand that makes eco-friendly products out of coconut.
They took their business pitch to the BBC’s Dragon’s Den – notorious for its knowledgeable yet uncompromising panel – for an episode of the show aired on Sunday night.
Each dragon was handed a tray of samples to taste, including a pre-workout snack bar, a sachet of cold-pressed coconut oil, and a coconut soy sauce alternative.
All five business tycoons complimented the entrepreneurs on the quality of their products, with each then taking their turn to grill the pair.
Jacob and Manisha eventually secured an investment of £75,000 for 20 per cent of their business, with the option of buying back 10 per cent after 12 months, from finance expert Sarah Willingham and moonpig.com founder Nick Jenkins.
Cocofina are coconut experts with a range of organic, vegan and vegetarian-friendly products that are UK Soil Association approved, and are stocked at a wide range of stores nationwide.
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