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“Dragon’s Den”: Lanin Labs presents itself
The Munich startup Lanin Labs focuses on inclusive skincare. In Dragon’s Den, the founder hoped to secure an investment of €130,000 for 30 percent of the company. Did any jury member bite?

“Dragon’s Den”: Investment for Rocket Tutor
In the anniversary episode of the cult TV show, Munich edtech Rocket Tutor ventures into the lion’s den – and reaches an agreement with Carsten Maschmeyer.

“Dragons’ Den”: Loremo deal failed
It sounded so promising: during its appearance in the fifth episode of the current “Dragons’ Den” season, three investors showed interest in Munich art startup Loremo. Nevertheless, the parties involved could not reach agreement after the show aired.

“Dragons’ Den”: Deal for Bye Bye Toe falls through
The 15th season of “Dragons’ Den” has been running for two weeks. A Munich startup pitched again in the third episode of the successful format. Bye Bye Toe convinced the investors – but the investment didn’t come through after all.

“Dragons’ Den” Christmas special: Heyfam closes deal
For the second time, the popular founder show brought a festive treat. In the special episode “Dragons’ Den – Finally Christmas,” the dragons met founders with seasonal business ideas. The young entrepreneurs could hope for financial backing and the investors’ expertise. Heyfam from Munich was also among them.

“Dragons’ Den”: Hey Circle turns down deal
In the finale of the 14th “Dragons’ Den” season, it was still exciting for a Munich startup. Hey Circle presented its sustainable shipping solution to the judges – and convinced them. Nevertheless, the founders went home without a deal.

“Dragon’s Den”: how it went for Beezer
In episode six of the current season of “Dragon’s Den”, another Munich startup pitched: Beezer promises fast, simple, and energy-efficient beverage cooling with its product. Did it manage to convince the jury?

“Dragons’ Den”: how it went for Scentme
Since the end of August, the 14th season of the VOX hit show “Dragons’ Den” has been running. In the third episode that aired yesterday, the Munich startup Scentme pitched to the jury – and despite considerable expertise on display, faced significant headwinds.

New season of “The Lion’s Den”: what you need to know
Can you hear them roaring yet? The 14th season of the successful format “The Lion’s Den” starts on Monday. In addition to new startups and new deals, there’s also a new jury member.

Volummi and Articly secure investments from “Die Höhle der Löwen”
In yesterday’s episode of the founder show “Die Höhle der Löwen”, two Munich startups – Volummi and Articly – were featured. Both left the TV studio with new investors.

Tinus secures investment on “The Lion’s Den” – and gets liquidated
Tinus develops a pillow that makes it easier for tinnitus sufferers to fall asleep. On the TV show “The Lion’s Den”, the founders manage to convince two investors to invest. However, by the time the show aired, the company had already been liquidated.