Demand for the Surviva Jak has also grown with an estimated 20,000 units predicted to sell by the end of this year and the company is in advanced discussions with “top ten” outdoor retailers in the UK and international distributors to sell the product globally. MLA style: "Den entrepreneur has proved she's a Surviva and will tell her success story to budding business brains.." The Free Library. 2010 MGN Ltd. 28 Nov. 2023 https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Den+entrepreneur+has+proved+she%27s+a+Surviva+and+will+tell+her+success...-a0238718888

Ms Valentine said: “Deborah’s input has been excellent. She is very much hands on and when she made her offer for 45% of the company she said that she needed the extra 10% so she could take more of a hands-on approach – she’s going to be very much involved. You are clearly passionate about your product but you are completely dysfunctional when it comes to understanding how to launch a business. Ms Valentine said: “I was soaked to the skin as it had been raining for four hours solidly and on the downhill section of the mountain I was so cold that I could barely think and had gone past the point of shaking, I was in a really bad way.” We were both excited and terrified before we went on and it was a very tough experience to go through. I was very upset because Theo and Duncan in particular were very harsh with their comments – they were so mean to us. Deborah actually stepped in and said that they were taking it too far,” Ms Valentine said. Duncan Bannatyne has noticed that by the figures Alex provided, the company will be worth less in three years' time than it is now.They are a lot like they appear on the television, very much as I expected, but that didn’t make it any easier. I spent much of the pitch trying not to cry – I had got so upset that I felt like I was going to burst into tears all the way through. Most of the time I was keeping my mouth shut just to keep it together. Theo Paphitis is also disappointed at their suspect statistics and he finds it absurd that they haven't even managed to speak to anyone in the buying departments of the stores they've approached. The pair had previously received support from Venture Wales, having signed on to the Graduate Start-Up Support Programme funded by the Assembly Government, and also from The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme, support which they said was “invaluable”.

Our new product range has taken major steps forward becoming more user friendly with improved functions and enhanced re-usability. SURVIVA understands the need to minimise its effect on the environment. Our target is to be carbon neutral within four years. We are currently working hard to minimise our carbon footprint by sourcing local materials wherever possible. We are also passionate about supporting the economy and are doing our best to partner with local and UK based companies. Being ethically sound is a priority for SURVIVA. Alex and Letitia came to us with a great, innovative product and we’ve helped them with things like building their business plan and creating a marketing and sales strategy.” Surviva is also planning to launch a host of other products related to outdoor activities this year, with the investment from Ms Meaden. If you had told me then that we would have built a company based on the idea I wouldn’t have believed you. People kept telling us we should go on Dragons’ Den, so we thought why not give it a go?”

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A BUSINESS pair from Swansea have secured a much sought-after investment from the Dragons’ Den for a potentially life-saving invention. We work hard to minimise our negative impact on the environment, reusing our waste and aiming to become a zero to landfill company.

Clearly the two are not going to risk arguing any further and they readily accept her offer. The deal done in the Den: Alex mentions that they're in talks with a leading retailer and that if they can introudce more products and have a line they can get into stores. There were a couple of errors with the pitch but they said that it was the worst pitch they have ever seen. So for the majority of the pitch I didn’t think that we were going to get the investment. Deborah, however, seems to be fighting with herself. Certainly their business has problems but there is the germ of a good idea here. Theo and James have heard enough and go out. Peter, is disappointed. The product is good but Alex and Letitia haven't sold it well - whether to retailers or in the Den. He too is out.Chicago style: The Free Library. S.v. Den entrepreneur has proved she's a Surviva and will tell her success story to budding business brains.." Retrieved Nov 28 2023 from https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Den+entrepreneur+has+proved+she%27s+a+Surviva+and+will+tell+her+success...-a0238718888 The product is already available at outdoors and camping equipment retailers across the UK and online at survivawear.com. Letitia Valentine and Alex Lewis from Swansea faced the formidable business gurus on the TV show on Monday. At the time we weren’t that happy to be giving away that large a chunk of the company, but we have been very happy with how we all work together so far and we are very confident we will all make money.”

Our markets: We welcome anyone from any sector as a customer. If you are looking for an innovative way to increase brand awareness, are an avid outdoor enthusiast or an organisation helping in the care, safety and wellbeing of others, SURVIVA will embrace your challenges and work with you to fulfil your goals. Our products are designed to satisfy the most demanding customers in some of the most challenging conditions imaginable. Our products are, never the less, relevant for everyone, whether you keep one in your car glove box in case of break down or are rowing across the Atlantic, our products can help to protect you. THE Dragons’ Den is notorious for melting the will of even the most confident of potential slayers, and the Swansea duo were no different. With camera crews and the studio audience, there's actually about 50 people in there, all listening to your presentation. The pair came up with Surviva Jak after Letitia developed hypothermia while cycling in the Brecon Beacons. Despite a tough presentation, the pair persuaded one of the Dragons, Deborah Meaden, to pledge a 45% stake in the business - an offer they had few qualms in accepting.APA style: Den entrepreneur has proved she's a Surviva and will tell her success story to budding business brains.. (n.d.) >The Free Library. (2014). Retrieved Nov 28 2023 from https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Den+entrepreneur+has+proved+she%27s+a+Surviva+and+will+tell+her+success...-a0238718888 a href="https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Den+entrepreneur+has+proved+she%27s+a+Surviva+and+will+tell+her+success...-a0238718888 Peter Jones, meanwhile, is more than suprised at their other statistics. Alex and Letitia gave the size of their target market at 38 million. That's over 65% of the UK population.