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Schmekel couple brings successful Sauberkugel to Höhle der Löwen
Susanne and Bernd Schmekel, the inventors of the ‘Sauberkugel’, appeared on the show ‘Höhle der Löwen’ to seek investment for their successful cleaning product. The small, washable, sticky ball is designed to remove dust, crumbs, and sand from surfaces like handbags.
Unlike many startup founders, the couple has already achieved significant commercial success, generating 8 million euros in revenue over the past eight years and selling more than 1.5 million units. Their product is currently marketed in Germany, Japan, the USA, Taiwan, and South Korea.
In a notable personal detail, the founders first met approximately 25 years ago on the ARD dating show ‘Herzblatt’.