Nick Jenkins
Nicholas Jenkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 13, 1967 Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, England |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, investor, television personality |
| Known for | Founder of Moonpig.com; Dragon on Dragons' Den |
Nicholas David Jenkins (born 13 May 1967) is a prominent British entrepreneur, recognized primarily for establishing the online greeting card company Moonpig.com. He also gained public attention as one of the "dragons" featured in the thirteenth and fourteenth seasons of the BBC Two show Dragons' Den.
Biography
Jenkins was born in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire and received his early education at Haberdashers' Adams Grammar School. He pursued higher studies at University of Birmingham and subsequently obtained an MBA from Cranfield University.
In 2000, Jenkins founded Moonpig, a name inspired by his school nickname. He later sold the business in 2011 for an approximate sum of £120 million.
From 2008 onward, Jenkins has been active in investing in start-up companies and has participated on the investment committee of Impact Ventures UK, which supports social enterprises. Additionally, he contributes to educational charities including ARK and Shivia.
As a supporter of the Conservative Party, Jenkins endorsed their economic agenda during the 2015 general election, expressing concerns that a Labour government might endanger employment and investment opportunities.
Since 2014, he has owned Stockton House, a Grade I listed property located in Wiltshire. Jenkins has also held the position of Liveryman with the Haberdashers' Company since 2018.