The Lion's Den, episode 6, season 18

The sixth episode of the current season of "Die Höhle der Löwen" airs on September 29 at 8:15 pm on VOX. The audience can expect a mixture of drama, heartfelt moments and innovative start-up ideas.

Maschmeyer leaves the pitch

The Whacky team (organic beef sticks) causes a scandal. During their pitch, Carsten Maschmeyer doubted the founders' serious interest in a deal and demonstratively left the cave. Other lions are also critical of the shareholder structure and the founders' cautious attitude.

Battle of the drinks start-ups

A new category makes its debut: the start-up battle. In the duel between Coby's (coffee concentrate) and Sheers (pink rum for women), every second counts. Both teams only have 60 seconds to convince the investors. Only those who score points here are allowed to extend their pitch.

Children's hearts conquer the cave

Things get particularly emotional with little Biker. Founders Jan Hass and Steffen Gross present a learning vest for beginner cyclists with their children. The product generates enthusiasm among the lions.

The sweetest percentages we have ever been offered.

Carsten Maschmeyer, Lion

Touchprint and KassenKompass

Touchprint provides moving moments. The Berlin-based team converts photos into tactile 3D reliefs so that blind people can also experience memories tactilely.

KassenKompass from Hamburg is another start-up that aims to bring transparency to the health insurance market. Users should be able to save money and switch directly with just a few clicks. Frank Thelen, in particular, remains skeptical as he believes the system is easy to copy.

Ralf Dümmel at the Ballermann

Investor Ralf Dümmel provides an unusual entertainment highlight: together with the Kings of Günter, he performs the song "Heißluftfrittöse" at the legendary Bierkönig on Mallorca. The performance shows the lion from a completely different angle, between party show and self-irony. In this way, the show underlines the fact that it always leaves room for entertainment and surprises alongside exciting start-up stories. According to media reports, Dümmel is also preparing his own show. We are excited.