Organised by Richardson Swift, Mogers Drewett, South West Business Finance and The Business Exchange, Bath Dragons brings together ambitious local businesses, expert support and the wider Bath and B&NES business community.
The 2026 Finalists are:
- Wild Flour
- Nuditea
- Caliunity
- Sporting Sensations
These four businesses stood out from a strong field of entries and will now go head to head in the Bath Dragons Live Final on Monday 1st June, taking place at the Apex City of Bath Hotel.
During the live final, each finalist will pitch their business to the Bath Dragons panel, before responding to questions. The ultimate winner will then be decided by an audience vote, giving the local business community a direct say in the outcome.
The Bath Dragons panel includes:
- Debbie Boulton, Managing Director, Richardson Swift
- Tom Webb, Corporate and Commercial Partner, Mogers Drewett
- Dan Smith, Co founder, South West Business Finance
- Anita Jaynes, Founder, The Business Exchange
This year’s live final will be formally opened by The Lord Lieutenant of Somerset, with the overall winner announced on the night by Cllr Kevin Guy, Deputy Leader of the West of England Combined Authority.
The event brings together a broad cross section of the regional business community, with attendees typically including representatives from Invest in B&NES, Bath BID, Bath Spa University Business School, University of Bath School of Management, Bath Building Society, and more.
The Bath Dragons Live Final 2026 takes place on Monday 1st June, from 5.30pm, at the Apex City of Bath Hotel.
The event is free to attend and open to everyone, whether or not you entered the competition.
Attendees can expect:
- Complimentary wine and canapés
- Meaningful networking with leading Bath and B&NES businesses
- The chance to cast a vote and help decide who takes home the Bath Dragons title
Places are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis, so booking is essential.