 |
| Product news |
 |
22 Jan 2019
Dutch furniture design company secures Dragon's Den funding
Supplier: Van De Sant
More Van De Sant details
|
A pitch by Van De Sant founder Robert Milder (right) secured a £70,000 investment from Deborah Meaden (left) on the Dragon's Den TV show
Sustainable furniture design company Van De Sant has secured a £70,000 (€80,000, US$91,000) investment package from serial entrepreneur and TV personality Deborah Meaden.
The Dutch company received the investment thanks to an appearance by its founder, Robert Milder, on the popular UK television show Dragon's Den, which offers entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their business ideas to a panel of five wealthy investors.
Milder's pitch, which introduced the "Dragons" to Van De Sant's sustainable chairs and couches, impressed Meaden, who invested the £70,000 in the company in return for a 15 per cent stake in the business.
Van De Sant uses recycled materials – including plastic waste reclaimed from the ocean – to create design furniture.
In 2017, the company launched an environmentally-friendly outdoor furniture range specifically targeting the hospitality, wellness and spa markets.
“Our furniture is designed to prevent deforestation and reduce plastic waste," Milder said.
"We have proven that a sustainable vision can lead to design and comfort.”
|
|
|
| Product news |
|
|
 |
 |
|
12 Apr 2024
MyEquilibria combines art and outdoor exercise
"We summarise what we do in two words – functional art," says Gian Luca Innocenzi, CEO and
founder of MyEquilibria, which specialises in high-end outdoor exercise equipment.
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| Company profile |
|
Technogym UK Ltd
Technogym offers a complete ecosystem of connected smart equipment, digital services, on-demand training experiences and apps that allow every single end-user to access a completely personalized training experience anytime and anywhere
View full profile>> |
|
| Catalogue gallery |
|
|
| Featured Supplier |
|
 |
|
|
|
in this issue
• Virgin gets right to wipe out rent arrears
• Fitness industry mourns passing of Jan Spaticchia
• STA offers mindfulness resources
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
| Latest jobs |
 |
Duty Manager
Salary: Competitive
Location: Middlesbrough
Company: Everyone Active
|
|
Duty Manager Golf and Athletics
Salary: £30,027pa + non-contrib pension + benefits
Location: Stockwood Park Golf Club, London Road, Luton, UK
Company: Active Luton
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Diary dates |
|
| Powered
by leisurediary.com |
 |
|
|
|
|
