We’re still buzzing with excitement after our appearance on Dragons’ Den! Stepping into the Den was an unforgettable experience—sharing our passion for saving bees with some of the UK’s most influential investors was both nerve-wracking and thrilling.
Our journey started in 2018 with a chance encounter with a tired bee, inspiring us to create the Bee Revival Kit—a pocket-sized keyring containing a sugar-water solution to help revive exhausted bees. When we pitched Beevive on the show, we asked for £80,000 to help grow our business sustainably, particularly in the USA, and to keep spreading the bee-saving message.
While we didn’t receive financial investment, something even more special happened—Deborah Meaden, a champion for ethical and sustainable businesses, offered her support and mentorship. Minutes after our pitch, Deborah asked to meet us backstage and took a selfie with us. Below!
With her guidance, we’ll be able to scale Beevive in a way that stays true to our mission, helping more people make a positive impact on bee populations worldwide.
Being on Dragons’ Den has been an incredible opportunity to spread awareness about the importance of bees and how small actions can make a big difference. We’re bee-yond grateful for all the messages of support and orders we’ve received from our amazing community.
Missed the episode? You can watch it here on BBC iPlayer.
Want to be part of the movement? Check out our bee-saving products in our shop.
Let’s keep buzzing forward—together!
Faye, Jake and The Beevive Team
6 comments
My husband bought me a bee revival keyring following your Dragon’s Den episode. I used it today for the first time to save a bee. I got a leaf & put some of the sugar water on it. It was a bit difficult to get the contents out as it was a bit thick, but I managed to get some out & got the bee on to the leaf to have a drink. My next challenge was to get it near to some flowers. It decided to sit on my leg until I got nearer & it then flew to the flowers. A good result. I’ll probably be better at it next time.