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Purchase of 70,000-Euro Check Sealed by Machmeyer - Maschmeier Receives a Check Valued at 70,000 Dollars
The Lion's Den: Money Moves and Mind Games
Welcome to the jungle, business style. In The Lion's Den (Mondays, 8:15 PM, Vox or RTL), things get juicy as investors clash over lucrative deals. This time, an educational software startup, a vegan beer syrup, and a unique nasal spray all find themselves in the lion's den. Let's dive in!
Beer Syrup Dreams Crashed by Sky-High Prices
Two adventurous Regensburg entrepreneurs, Heidrun Bollinger (41) and Christian Joachim (62), have concocted a fantastic vegan beer syrup under the brand "Jolie's." Transform your dishes and drinks with this versatile product,. From beer bread and grill marinade to beer ice cream and cappuccino toppings, the possibilities are endless. With a 15% share swap, they aim to snag a cool €100,000 investment. However, the lions are less than thrilled by the product's taste and price. Tillman Schulz (35) sums it up, "As an investor, I feel taken advantage of." The founders brush off their disappointment and vow to soldier on.
Maschmeyer Wields the Big Check in a Historic Deal
Primary school teacher Andrea Goesslinghoff (38) and computer scientist Matthias Geenen (37) have cooked up something special with their learning software "Say it in German." Focused on addressing the teacher shortage and integration struggles in the German education system, their startup, M&A, has already established itself in 1,500 schools and boasts a 2023 turnover of €655,000. Asking for a realistic €70,000 for a 10% share, they've stolen the show. The lion's den erupts with excitement, and for the first time ever, Carsten Maschmeyer (65) and Tijen Onaran (40) team up to seal the deal. Nils Glagau (49) quips, "I'll give you the money in cash," but he can't compete with the formidable duo of Maschmeyer and Onaran.
The Spinnenhirns Take a Leap of Faith
Mirjam (53) and Ellen Spinnenhirn (24), a mother-daughter team from Ravensburg, have developed "Corridge," a breakfast pouch packed with collagen. With their unique selling point, they aim to grab a cool €50,000 for a 20% share. However, the €3 price tag per breakfast leaves many lions less than impressed. Ralf Dümmel (58) advises, "Put your heads together again and make a clean brand positioning." In the end, only Janna Ensthaler (41) remains interested. She goes against the grain, seeing potential in the team and offering €50,000 for a cool 30% stake. The Spinnenhirns bid the lions adieu and accept the deal, shouting a triumphant “Hurray!”
The Battle for "Nose Energy" Ends in Confusion
Berlin brothers Christopher (31) and Vincent Klatt (27) made heads turn with their groundbreaking "Nose Energy" nasal spray. With plenty of energy-boosting potential, they're after a €100,000 investment for a 20% share. Their product enraptures all three lions, Ralf Dümmel, Tillman Schulz, and Nils Glagau, and a fierce three-way battle ensues. Glagau proclaims, "If I were to designate someone here as Mister Energy, it would be me!" In the end, it's Ralf Dümmel who seals the deal. Yet, disappointment comes a few days later when his in-house lawyer puts a halt to the sale of "Nose Energy," citing concerns about its legality as a food supplement. Dümmel pivots toward a mouth spray alternative, and "Mouth Energy" is now available in stores.
Solar Energy Innovators Flame Out
Alexander Moosbrugger (51) and Manuel Hehle (37) from Lochau, Austria, have an extraordinary proposition: photovoltaic systems installed on the wall of houses, promising a worldwide massive market potential. Offering a whopping €800,000 for a 10% stake, they're geared up to shake things up in the solar energy industry. However, most lions pass on the opportunity, and while Carsten Maschmeyer acknowledges the market's potential, he can't wrap his head around the entrepreneurs' €8 million company valuation. He offers to connect them with a founder of a leading German company in the industry instead. The entrepreneurs pack up and head home with mixed emotions.
A Quick Refresher on Deals in "The Lion's Den" Style Shows
In these types of shows, entrepreneurs present their businesses to investors, looking for funding in exchange for equity. Possible outcomes include:
- Investment Received: Companies may secure funding to boost growth and expand operations.
- Rejection: If investors are not convinced, they may decline to invest, leaving the company without funding.
- Negotiation: Entrepreneurs might negotiate the terms of the deal, such as the equity stake or the investment amount.
Example Deal on "The Lion's Den"
A shining example of a successful deal is Pick'em's Flavored Toothpicks, which secured a whopping €200,000 investment for a 17.5% stake from investors Carsten Maschmeyer, Judith Williams, and Tillman Schulz[1]. This investment propelled their unique product into the German market.
As for the companies presented in this article, without additional information, it's difficult to provide specific details about the outcomes of their potential deals on "The Lion's Den."
Carsten Mashmeyer, a prominent investor from the lion's den, partners with Tijen Onaran in a historic deal to invest in an educational software startup, "Say it in German." Meanwhile, another entrepreneur, Tillman Schulz in the lion's den, expresses concern about the price of vegan beer syrup brand "Jolie's," questioning if it's a wise investment.
