Dare you enter the Dragons' Den?

🐉 Chorley Dragons – Expert Support Edition

Are you a founder, side hustler or early-stage business based in the Chorley district postcode area with a business idea ready to grow?

Join us for Chorley Dragons – Expert Support Edition, a live pitching event exclusively for businesses and founders located within the Chorley district postcode area, where local entrepreneurs will pitch their businesses to a panel of professional service experts for the chance to secure up to £2,000 worth of specialist business support.

Unlike traditional investment events, our Dragons won’t be offering cash — they’ll be investing their expertise.

Our Dragons include specialists in:

• Accountancy & Finance

• Legal Services

• Business Coaching & Strategy

• Digital Marketing & Branding

Each Dragon has a support pot worth up to £2,000, which they can allocate across one or multiple businesses through mentoring, consultancy, strategy sessions, audits, implementation support and professional guidance.

🚀 How It Works

• Founders pitch their business live

• Dragons ask questions from their area of expertise

• Dragons decide how to allocate their support packages

• Businesses can receive support from multiple Dragons, up to a maximum combined value of £2,000

This event is all about support and friendly advice - you won't get roasted by our Dragons!  Expect honest feedback, practical advice, networking opportunities and a supportive atmosphere designed to help local businesses grow.

📍 Eligibility

Pitching businesses must be:

• Based within the Chorley district postcode area
  OR

• Founded by an individual living within the Chorley district postcode area

🎟 Who Should Attend?

• Startups & early-stage founders

• Side hustlers & freelancers

• Aspiring entrepreneurs

• Business support organisations

• Anyone interested in local business innovation

Come and discover the next wave of local business talent — and see which founders the Dragons choose to back.