Today in the lions' den

In the seventh episode of the current season of Die Höhle der Löwen, which will be broadcast on VOX on June 16, 2025 at 8:15 p.m., founders will once again present their products and services to the show's investors. This episode features companies from the fields of education technology, food, security, household electronics and intimate care, among others.

Delivering education digitally: TukToro

Berlin start-up TukToro presents an interactive educational toy designed to teach children aged four to ten mathematics in a fun way. Elisha Benner and Andreas Häring present smart cubes that are linked to an app and combine haptic learning with digital feedback. The aim is to provide individual support for both children with mathematical difficulties and particularly gifted children. The founders would like to raise 400,000 euros in capital for eight percent of the company shares. They will be supported in their pitch by a nine-year-old co-developer.

Korean cuisine for the home: Arang

With her brand Arang, Sung-Hee Kim wants to bring Korean food culture into German households in a way that is suitable for everyday use. Among other things, the founder from Hamburg offers traditional marinades and seaweed soups in organic quality. The products are said to contain no artificial additives and are easy to use. Kim is offering 20 percent of her company shares for 100,000 euros.

Digital help for emergency services: HomeResQ

HomeResQ is a digital information system for fire department operations, developed by Elmshorn firefighter Leonard Mergel. Homeowners can store safety-relevant information that can be accessed by firefighters on site via a QR code in the event of an emergency. The aim is to make rescue operations more efficient. Mergel is looking for 150,000 euros in capital and is offering 20 percent of his company in return.

Safety when charging batteries: Akku Life Guard

The founding team of Akku Life Guard from Leutkirch wants to make battery charging processes safer and more resource-efficient. The adapter plug developed automatically detects when a battery is fully charged and interrupts the flow of electricity. This is intended to reduce the risk of fire and extend the service life of batteries. The team is offering ten percent of the company shares for an investment of 200,000 euros.

Natural care product: Kokomoon

With Kokomoon, Stefan Arens and Nathalie Sorondo-Gooden present a natural lubricant based on coconut oil that also contains nourishing ingredients such as vitamin E and camomile. The product does not contain any synthetic additives and is currently sold online. The founders would like to raise 100,000 euros for the next growth phase and are offering 20% of their shares in return.

Whether one of the teams can close a deal with the investors will be revealed on June 16, 2025 on VOX.