Bath Dragons Live Final 2026
Event Details
Join us for the Bath Dragons Live Final 2026, where four ambitious businesses will pitch live on stage for investment‑ready support, expert insight and the backing of the local business community.
Following a competitive entry process, four finalists will be selected to go head‑to‑head in the Bath Dragons final, organised by Richardson Swift, Mogers Drewett, South West Business Finance and The Business Exchange.
What’s at stake
This year’s winner will take home a £25,000 prize package, including:
- £5,000 cash
- £20,000 of expert support, covering tax, finance, legal, PR and communications
A genuine springboard for growth, backed by some of the region’s most respected specialists.
What to expect on the night
Each finalist will present their business to the Bath Dragons panel and respond to live questions before the winner is decided by an audience vote.
The Bath Dragons panel includes:
- Debbie Boulton, Managing Director, Richardson Swift
- Tom Webb, Corporate and Commercial Partner, Mogers Drewett
- Dan Smith, Co‑founder, South West Business Finance
- Anita Jaynes, Founder, The Business Exchange
The evening will bring together a wide cross‑section of the local business community, with attendees typically including representatives from Invest in B&NES, Bath BID, Bath Spa University Business School, University of Bath School of Management, Bath Building Society, and more.
Everyone is welcome
This event is free to attend and open to everyone, whether or not you entered the competition.
Join us for complimentary wine and canapés, meaningful networking and the chance to help decide who takes home the Bath Dragons title.
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first‑come, first‑served basis, so booking is essential.