DHDL - new season, final deals for three investors

The new season of "Die Höhle der Löwen" not only features innovative start-ups, but also celebrity guests and exciting reviews of previous pitches. From April 28 on VOX.

Cologne, March 19, 2025 - The popular start-up show "Die Höhle der Löwen" returns to VOX on April 28, 2025 with eight new episodes. For the first time, the episodes will be available a week in advance on RTL+, where the season starts on April 21 at 8:15 pm.

Three investors say goodbye

In the new season, experienced investors will once again be fighting for the best deals. In addition to the well-known lions Dagmar Wöhrl, Judith Williams, Ralf Dümmel, Carsten Maschmeyer and Janna Ensthaler, viewers will experience the last season for Nils Glagau, Tijen Onaran and Tillman Schulz.

New founders, spectacular pitches and celebrity guests

In this season too, courageous founders present their innovative business ideas. The highlights:

• A product that may not even be allowed to be sold
• A start-up that wows all the lions
• Investors in unusual settings - from the sauna to the shower

There will also be celebrity guest appearances, including from ski jumping legend Sven Hannawald, celebrity chefs Meta Hiltebrand, Lucki Maurer and Mike Süsser as well as actor Steve Windolf.

Reunion with former start-ups without a deal

New this season: the show looks back at start-ups that didn't get a deal. There will be a reunion with the premature baby doll Paul, one of the most emotional pitches ever. It also reveals which founders have become multimillionaires thanks to the show.

"Die Höhle der Löwen" - from April 28 every Monday at 8:15 pm on VOX and from April 21 in advance on RTL+.