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Emily Martin

Everyone gets 'emotional' after mum's pitch on Dragons Den that impresses Steven Bartlett and Deborah Meaden

The Dragons are often accused of having hearts of stone, but a savvy mum's heartfelt pitch managed to get them right in the feels as well as reach into their pockets.

Entrepreneur Hannah came before the Dragons to ask for investment in her skin care range for adventurous kids. The former member of the Royal Airforce gave a flawless pitch to the Dragons, who were clearly impressed from the very beginning.

The founder of Toddle asked for £60,000 for a stake in her company but really caught our attention when she went on to say: "My parents told me I would never amount to anything, so I left a tricky situation and joined the armed forces where I became passionate about adventure and travel."

She continued: "When I became a mother I wanted to share these passions with my children, but I found when we were out on our adventures they got chapped lips and sun-burned cheeks".

Hannah explained her range of lip balms and skin-care products to fill the gap in the market that she'd therefore found there to be.

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Peter Jones was intrigued by the start of her story and asked her whether her parents had changed their mind now she had a successful business up and running. Hannah replied: "I have no idea, they haven't spoken to me in years."

"I'm devastated to hear that on your behalf," said Peter in a heart-felt tone.

"Thank you," said Hannah, "It's taken some therapy and some work but I've got through the other side of it now."

Rarely does Steven Barlett get emotional in the Den but tonight he couldn't help it (BBC)

The Dragons, clearly moved by such an inexplicable situation, carried on quizzing Hannah about Toddle. Steven Bartlett said: "I just want to say I'm incredibly impressed. I think you should be incredibly proud of yourself and, it's made me a little bit emotional which is quite rare."

After passing all the Dragons' tests with flying colours, praise and compliments were heaped onto Hannah. Sara said: "I feel a little bit in awe of you. You are so passionate, energetic and driven," while Deborah called her "Flawless," and Touker said: "You've got every answer."

In the end, it was a double-dragon success as investment came from Steven Bartlett and Deborah Meaden sharing a stake in Toddle. We hope Hannah's parents were watching tonight, that's all we can say.

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