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Tej Lalvani

CEO of Vitabiotics & Dragon on BBC's Dragons’ Den (2017-2021)

Greater London, England

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  • Min Investment:

    $5,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $50,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $25,000.00

Work Experience

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2015

    Vitabiotics has manufactured innovative health care products for over 40 years; a British company committed to human health and research. Based in London, Vitabiotics has created a unique portfolio of products at the forefront of scientific developments in key sectors, including nutrition and women's health. Designed to provide maximum efficacy by supporting the human body in its own natural processes, each product is developed using the latest research available, and produced to the highest pharmaceutical standards. Innovation is the key to Vitabiotics' success. This means keeping at the leading edge of international research on the one hand, while remaining sensitive to specific consumer needs on the other. Vitabiotics has a profound commitment to translating the latest scientific advancements into effective products, which are fully integrated with modern consumer lifestyles. Vitabiotics' brand portfolio includes some of the fastest growing supplements in the UK and numerous brand leaders. For over 40 years Vitabiotics has been pioneering developments and innovation in vitamin and mineral supplements. With a mission of "Empowering people to improve their health through innovation in nutritional health care" we have created a leading portfolio of trusted, effective brands.

2021

  • Investor

    2021

    NitNot aims to revolutionise head lice treatments and transform unhealthy attitudes, bringing safe, environmentally friendly, non-toxic solutions that genuinely work! It's proud to be the first-ever certified eco-friendly head lice, egg and nit treatment on the market. Leading the way with environmentally friendly packaging. Their mission is to eliminate the "Blame and Shame" culture that parents face when dealing with the last taboo at the school gate - head lice and nits. And with a 100% success rate, you can trust that it's a mission they are completing.

  • Investor

    2019

    Matchstick Monkey is a baby brand, focused on making teething trouble a thing of the past. It offers fun, ergonomically-designed teethers, which help provide comfort and relief at every stage of teething. The UK-based brand was founded by mum-of-three Katie Windridge. While struggling to massage her daughter’s gums without getting badly bitten, she decided to invent a solution of her own, and Matchstick Monkey was born. The core teething product is safe and easy to hold, and babies love it. This has led to a rise from humble beginnings to becoming a multi-million-pound, award-winning global brand.

2019

  • Investor

    2019

    Splento is the ‘Uber for photography’ - opening up professional photography and videography to be as easy as hailing a cab. They help businesses to sell more with great visual content and create the memories and stories that humanity remembers. In just 4 years they have grown exponentially and have attracted many significant corporate clients such as Google, Visa, Facebook, Investec and Gucci to name just a few. From conferences and weddings to start-up team photos and marketing photography, Splento is the easiest way for businesses and individuals to get their professional photos and videos done and delivered.

2019

  • Investor

    2019

    ASYSTEM is a health and wellbeing brand designed for men, with a product range spanning supplements, vitamins and personal care, with a focus on skincare. They use the best natural products, backed up by the latest science, to help men look, feel and perform at their best. The California-based brand was founded by Josh LeVine and Oliver Walsh. Observing that men were underserved in the wellness and skincare space, they built a brand for men that’s modern, inclusive and aspirational. The core product is a subscription service that delivers daily nutrition pills and skincare products.

Hanna Sillitoe Limited

2019

  • Investor

    2019

    Hanna Sillitoe is a health brand, focused on providing exceptional skincare. It offers botanical skin and hair care, wellbeing retreats and online coaching. The company was inspired by Hanna’s own struggles with effective skincare. Since the age of 15, she had struggled with severe acne, eczema and psoriasis. After being offered a chemotherapy suppressant drug by her doctor, she dramatically changed her diet and lifestyle and began to see rapid improvements in her skin. Through Hanna Sillitoe, she wants to help customers take charge of their skincare, and to help educate people about the importance of the products we put on (and into) our bodies.

  • Investor

    2018

    A range of super teas containing functional herbs, natural fruit flavours and vitamins, T-Plus is a new generation of vitamin super tea. The brand combines green tea with herbs, fruit flavours and nine essentials for detox, immunity and energy.

  • Investor

    2018

    Look After My Bills is a free service that cuts your gas and electricity bills without you having to do a thing. A two minute sign up then you're automatically moved to the best deal from a decent supplier. When that deal ends you are automatically switched to another deal so you are always saving. As of November 2018, Look After My Bills is the largest auto-switching service in the country with over 85,000 people signed up since its launch in January 2018. It has already saved the British public £10 million on their energy bills and moved over £50 million in energy custom. On average people are saving £253 per year. 10% are saving over £450.

  • Investor

    2018

    Air Agents is a London-based short-lets management company, managing properties on behalf of corporate clients and individual owners, offering an exceptional service for both owners and guests. The company was founded in October 2015 by friends Fran Milsom and Mark Hudson after both had travelled South America, staying in holiday rentals and noticing a lack of consistency and quality in the accommodation. Whilst loving the Airbnb ethos and experience, they recognised a need for management companies to increase standards, provide consistency to consumers and further create amazing experiences for guests, hence Air Agents was born. The company has experienced rapid growth since it began and now manages nearly 650 properties throughout London with plans to increase this to 1,500 by the end of 2018.

2018

  • Investor

    2018

    quip is the oral care company designing and delivering products, advice and professional services to make oral health more simple, accessible, and enjoyable — starting with a better electric toothbrush.