The Mirror published an exclusive interview with Cat Black following Maiden Cricket's Dragons' Den appearance, in which Cat and her sister Honor became two of the youngest-ever entrepreneurs to secure investment from all five Dragons.
The pair had gone into the Den seeking £15,000 for a 10% stake in Maiden, and came away with offers from Steven Bartlett, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman, Peter Jones and guest Dragon Gary Neville, giving away a combined 25% of the business. Touker Suleyman called the product “fantastic,” while Steven Bartlett praised the sisters' capability at 16 and 17, saying he couldn't imagine what they'd achieve by their twenties.
Honor explained that Maiden was born from feeling forced to play in boys' kit or unisex gear that wasn't designed for them, and their decision to build something that worked for players like them. Cat described the moment they realised all five Dragons wanted to invest as completely unexpected, and spoke about meeting the Dragons after filming, singling out Peter Jones — who started his own business at 16 — for understanding their situation and offering encouragement. She reflected on how far the business has come, and said she hopes their story inspires other women to act on problems they see and build solutions of their own.