Die Höhle der Löwen on October 9, 2023: New startups in search of investors

In the current edition of 'Die Höhle der Löwen' on October 9, 2023, five innovative startups will present their ideas to the jury, including products such as environmentally friendly Therma-Pads and a unique motorsport platform. Which founders will convince the lions and receive investment for their companies?

On October 9, 2023, the popular TV show "Die Höhle der Löwen" once again opened its doors to present exciting startups and their innovative ideas to the DHDL jury. Five founders competed in the hope of winning investors for their promising companies. Even though the show is extremely controversial in the startup and VC scene, one cannot deny it a certain entertainment value. Here's an overview of the featured startups:

Racemates

Michael Salzer (39) and Duc Huy Bui (30) presented Racemates, an innovative platform for motorsport fans and drivers alike. Fans have the opportunity to purchase digital trading cards with a certificate of authenticity and use them during races. When drivers win, the value of the cards increases, and winnings are distributed via their own Racemates coin. The founders were looking for an investment of 500,000 euros in exchange for 10 percent of their company shares.

BIO Therma-Pad

Friederike Freifrau von Rodde (38) took the stage with a product that takes cooling pads to a new level. BIO Therma-Pads offer a safe alternative to conventional pads, which often contain dangerous toxins. This is especially important for families, as Friederike also offers cute animal-shaped cloth sleeves to provide comfort to injured children. The founder was looking for an investment of 60,000 euros in return for 20 percent of her company shares.

Lögga

Matthias Parzich (32) presented a healthy bread baking mix from Lögga. In view of the high consumption of bread in Germany - an average of 21 kilograms per person - the founder sees great potential for his products. These are not only vegan, organic and packaged plastic-free, but also fresh for up to seven days. Matthias offered the lions 50,000 euros for 15 percent of his company shares.

JobSwop.io

The founders of JobSwop.io, Jan Meier (32), Felix Nawroth (34) and Frank Burian (41), presented an innovative job platform. Their goal is to give workers the opportunity to find out about all the job offers available in their area and even offer jobs for exchange. The founders were looking for an investment of 180,000 euros for 10 percent of their company shares.

myMonsi

Marc Hertel and Michaela Kasper have developed myMonsi, a product designed to bring the joy of imaginative play back to children. At a time when digital devices often dominate, myMonsi offers playful instructions for imaginative role-playing at home. The founding duo was looking for an investment of 200,000 euros for 20 percent of their company shares.

The tension is rising - which of these startups will be able to convince the lions? We'll find out the answer in the next edition of "Die Höhle der Löwen.