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Startups on Die Höhle der Löwen

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Various entrepreneurs have appeared on the German television show ‘Die Höhle der Löwen’ to seek investment for their products. Susanne and Bernd Schmekel presented the ‘Sauberkugel’, a washable, sticky cleaning ball designed to remove dust and crumbs from surfaces. The couple reported significant commercial success, having generated 8 million euros in revenue and sold over 1.5 million units globally. Nicolas Lutz and Maximilian Koeser of Kölsche Koks presented a ready-to-drink Espresso Martini liqueur. Seeking 600,000 euros for a 10 percent stake, the founders aim to expand their vegan and gluten-free product from their local Cologne market to customers across Germany and Austria. Already known in the Cologne gastronomy scene for their ‘Zappes’ beer, the entrepreneurs developed the liqueur to address logistical challenges in bars where high cocktail demand makes individual preparation difficult. The product is designed for professional use in 0.7-liter bottles or for individual service in 0.02-liter shot bottles. Despite presenting impressive sales figures and a successful tasting—which prompted investor Ralf Dümmel to try the drink despite his usual abstinence from alcohol—the founders left the show without securing a deal.

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