What is Peter Jones’s Net Worth?
Peter Jones CBE, a prominent English TV presenter, entrepreneur, and businessman, has a net worth of $400 million. He gained wealth in various industries and is recognized as an investor on the BBC Two show “Dragons’ Den” (2005–2020) and a judge on the ABC series “American Inventor” (2006–2007).
In 2009, Jones was awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and he earned a National Reality TV Award for Best Reality TV Judge in 2017 for his role on “Dragons’ Den.” Additionally, his book “Tycoon,” published in 2007, became a bestseller in the U.K.
Peter Jones’ Early Life
Peter David Jones was born on March 18, 1966, in Berkshire, England. He grew up in Langley until the age of 7 when his family moved to Maidenhead. Jones attended Desborough School and The Windsor Boys’ School. At age 12, he served as an assistant tennis coach.
When he was 16, Peter launched his first business, a tennis academy. His parents both worked full-time, and he has said “When I was 7 years old, I would sit in my Dad’s chair, pick up the telephone and pretend I was closing a big deal.”
Peter Jones: From Teenage Entrepreneur to Dragons’ Den Panelist
As a teenager, Peter Jones started a personal computer business which he later sold to IBM, losing £200,000 in the process. He then worked for Siemens Nixdorf and opened a Windsor cocktail bar before launching Phones International Group in 1998, which he later sold for £38 million.
Along with fellow Dragons’ Den panelist Theo Paphitis, Jones bought Red Letter Days in 2005 and formed Wines4Business.com and Celsius Resourcing. In 2009, he founded the Peter Jones Enterprise Academy, which offers business programs at colleges throughout the U.K.
Jones has invested in several businesses featured on Dragons’ Den, and also owns Peter Jones TV and multiple property investments. In 2013, he bought photographic retailer Jessops and became the company’s chief executive.
Peter Jones’ TV Appearances and Productions
Peter Jones was one of the original Dragons on “Dragons’ Den,” a show where entrepreneurs pitch their ideas to potential investors. He is the only original Dragon still involved with the series, which aired its 17th season in 2020. Jones also came up with the idea for “American Inventor,” which he sold to the ABC network. He served as a judge and co-producer for the show’s two seasons. He teamed up with Simon Cowell again for “Tycoon,” which was based on “American Inventor” and aired in the U.K. Jones has also made appearances on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (2007), “Gordon Ramsay: Cookalong Live” (2008), “Strictly Come Dancing” (2010), “Never Mind the Buzzcocks” (2010), and “Top Gear” (2008–2015).
Peter Jones’ Personal Life and Philanthropy
Peter Jones is separated from his wife Caroline, and they have two children. He began a relationship with Tara Capp in 1997, and they have three daughters. Peter is an avid collector of luxury and classic cars, and his first car was an Alfa Romeo Alfasud.
In 2005, Peter founded The Peter Jones Foundation, which aims to provide enterprise skills and experiences to disadvantaged youth to prepare them for successful employment or self-employment.
Real Estate Holdings
Peter Jones purchased a 6-bedroom home in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England for £2.67 million in 2004. He put the property on the market in 2011 with a asking price of £3.1 million. In addition to this property, Jones owns a Buckinghamshire estate that was purchased in 2009 for £7 million. The estate sits on nearly 200 acres of land.
