Event: Dragons’ Den Style Pitch Up – The Grand Finale
Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 Time: 18:00–21:00 GMT Venue: St Dionis Church The venue has disabled access.
The Final Pitch. The Biggest Moment.
Join us for an exciting evening as five ambitious entrepreneurs take to the stage for the final showdown of our Dragons’ Den–style Pitch Up competition.
After months of preparation, mentoring, and pitch development, our finalists are ready to present their businesses live in front of a panel of Dragons and a room full of supporters, partners, and fellow founders.
This is more than a competition. It’s a celebration of bold ideas, resilience, and entrepreneurial ambition.
Watch Real Businesses Pitch for Real Support
Each finalist will have just minutes to pitch their business, answer tough questions, and prove why they deserve to win. Expect energy, honesty, and insight as ideas are challenged and refined in real time.
From early-stage businesses to growing ventures, this is a rare opportunity to see what it truly takes to pitch under pressure.
Meet the Dragons
Our panel of five Dragons brings together experienced business leaders and sector specialists who know what it takes to build and scale successful businesses. They’ll challenge assumptions, test commercial thinking, and share valuable insight from the investor and advisor perspective.
Dragons Confirmed : • AmiiVan Dunn of Space City
• Alan Rides of West London Chambers
• Shavata Singh of Shavata (brows)
• Sam Harrison of Sam's Riverside Restaurant
Prizes up for grabs :
• £5,000 cash prize • 12 months of intensive business mentoring and support from CPG (worth £5,000) • More prizes to be announced
These prizes are designed to support real growth, not just a moment on stage.
An Unmissable Night for the Local Business Community
Whether you’re a founder, supporter of local enterprise, or simply curious about entrepreneurship, this finale promises inspiration, insight, and high-energy pitching.
Come along, support the finalists, and be there as we crown this year’s Pitch Up winner.