Bath Dragons 2026 finalists announced
Following a competitive selection process, the four finalists in year two of the Bath Dragons competition can now be announced.
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:
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.
“CaliUnity started with free meet-ups at Bath’s Victoria Park just after the loneliness of lockdown. Today we have a thriving local gym that serves as a lifeline for those who dislike traditional gyms. It holds the Bath Life Best Business 2026 Platinum award in reception and operates as a Community Interest Company, meaning it can never be sold or stripped for parts. Being a Bath Dragons finalist alongside three brilliant local businesses is a real honour.”
Ollie Chick, Co-founder, Cali Unity
“We’re absolutely thrilled to have been selected and make it to the finals of the Bath Dragons 2026. We’re really excited for the live event, where we’ll be sharing our new concept for the convenience sector of ‘Iced Tea Lattes’ – a new canned drink format that brings our award-winning speciality tea to the grab-and-go market.”
Josh Holmes, Founder, Nuditea
“Being selected as a Bath Dragons finalist is a huge moment for us after such a transformational year for the business. We’re excited to share our vision for growing Wild Flour nationally while staying true to the handmade quality and relationships that have always been at the heart of the brand.”
Jessica Langford-Snape, Founder, Wild Flour Cake Company
“To have made it to the final four of Bath Dragons feels like a huge achievement for both myself and Sporting Sensations. This opportunity highlights and recognises the impact Sporting Sensations has already had and will continue to have on our local community and the children we work with.”
Chris Pile, Managing Director, Sporting Sensations
What’s at stake
This year’s overall winner will take home a £25,000 prize package, comprising:
- £5,000 cash
- £20,000 of expert support, covering tax, finance, legal, PR and communications
The prize is designed to act as a genuine springboard for growth, combining financial backing with specialist insight from some of the region’s most respected advisors.
What to expect on the night
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.
Want to attend the live final?
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. Register your attendance here.
