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Part of situation: Marriage proposal on ‘Die Höhle der Löwen’ (2 clusters)

Ajambow founders propose marriage on ‘Die Höhle der Löwen’ after failed pitch

Die Höhle der Löwen Ajambow marriage proposal startup pitch entrepreneurship

During an episode of the German entrepreneurship show ‘Die Höhle der Löwen’, founders Susan Schmidt and Simon Werner experienced a mix of business failure and personal success. The duo presented Ajambow, a startup featuring a sports and therapy device intended to aid movement and alleviate back pain.

Despite their pitch, the investors declined to offer a deal. The founders sought 300,000 euros for a 10 percent stake in the company, but faced criticism regarding their business metrics, including a three-million-euro valuation and a reported revenue of nearly 100,000 euros over two years. Investor Frank Thelen criticized their lack of preparation and economic standing.

However, the pitch concluded with a personal milestone. Simon Werner proposed marriage to his partner of 33 years, Susan Schmidt, on stage. The proposal was accepted, turning the unsuccessful business pitch into a significant personal moment in front of the investors.

Entities

Ajambow · Die Höhle der Löwen · Frank Thelen · Simon Werner · Susan Schmidt

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Ajambow produces a sports and therapy device designed to promote movement and relieve back pain. www.gala.de · www.n-tv.de
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The company Ajambow has generated nearly 100,000 euros in revenue over two years. www.n-tv.de
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The founders of Ajambow have been in a relationship for 33 years. www.gala.de · www.n-tv.de
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Simon Werner proposed marriage to his partner Susan Schmidt during the pitch. www.gala.de · www.n-tv.de
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Frank Thelen criticized the founders for lack of preparation and poor economic performance. www.gala.de · www.n-tv.de
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The founders of Ajambow set a company valuation of three million euros. www.n-tv.de
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The startup Ajambow seeks 300,000 euros for a 10 percent company stake. www.gala.de
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] All investors on the show declined to make a deal with Ajambow. www.gala.de

Sources

"Die Höhle der Löwen": Gründer macht seiner Partnerin Heiratsantrag - Promi-Magazin [promi-magazin.de]
„Höhle der Löwen“ Folge 6: FoodFor, Cropsta und Hottey sichern sich Deals – drei scheitern [www.it-boltwise.de]
Gründer geht plötzlich auf die Knie [www.gala.de]
Kein Deal bei „Die Höhle der Löwen“ – dafür ein Heiratsantrag vor laufender Kamera [www.berliner-zeitung.de]
„Die Höhle der Löwen“ vom 12. 10. 26: Diese Deals kamen zustande [www.augsburger-allgemeine.de]
Erst die Liebe, dann das Geschäft [www.n-tv.de]