Don’t Miss Your Shot at Bath Dragons 2026
Mogers Drewett is pleased to partner with Richardson Swift Accountants, South West Business Finance and The Business Exchange South West on this years’ exciting Bath Dragons business to business competition. If you, or you know a business that might be interested in entering this competition to win £25,000 worth of support.
The grand finale is in the evening of 1st June at the Apex Hotel in Bath – all are welcome to attend as this is a networking event as well- you don’t need to have entered to attend.
Entries are now officially open for Bath Dragons 2026 — and this year’s competition is bigger, bolder, and packed with opportunity for growing businesses across Bath and the surrounding area.
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Bath Dragons returns with an enhanced programme designed to help ambitious businesses accelerate their growth.
What’s up for grabs?
- £20,000 business support package, including expert guidance in:
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- Accountancy & tax
- Corporate finance
- Legal strategy
- PR & promotional support
- £5,000 cash prize
Who can enter?
Bath Dragons is open to businesses that:
- Are registered companies
- Have been trading for over 2 years
- Have a turnover of £100K a year or more
- Are based in BANES or within 10 miles of Bath
Key dates
- Entries close: End of April 2026
- Finalists announced: Late April
- Live final: 1st June 2026
Only four finalists will be selected to pitch their business growth plans to our panel of expert Dragons, before a live audience of business leaders and peers.
Meet the Dragons
This year’s panel includes leading figures from across Bath’s business community, offering invaluable insight, challenge, and support throughout the competition.
Tom Webb: Partner at Mogers Drewett
Dan Smith: Co-founder of South West Business Finance
Anita Jaynes: Founder of The Business Exchange
Debbie Boulton: Managing Director of Richardson Swift
Why enter?
Bath Dragons is more than a competition — it’s a platform to:
- Gain high-level strategic support
- Raise your business profile
- Connect with influential local partners
- Unlock real opportunities for growth
Last year’s winners, The Copper Crew by Canned Wine Company, impressed the Dragons with their ambitious expansion plans — could your business be next?
If you’re ready to take your business to the next level, we’d love to see your application.
Similarly, if you know of a business that would benefit from Bath Dragons 2026, we encourage you to share this email with them.
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