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Deals Split on Die Höhle der Löwen: Williams Backs Tanera Skin as Dümmel Invests in Venticross

Valuation pressure shaped founder choices across the investor pitches.

Overview

  • Six startups pitched on Monday’s episode, including Tanera Skin, Drum Revolution, Davy Barkmo, Venticross, BOGGL and Boller Battle, with outcomes ranging from signed-on-air deals to no-deal exits.
  • Tanera Skin founder Isabelle Stortz accepted Judith Williams’ offer at 40% equity after investors called her initial valuation too high.
  • Drum Revolution, a drum‑learning video game, left without funding as investors rejected the company’s valuation despite praising the product and founder.
  • Davy Barkmo’s dog bowl toy drew three offers, yet the team walked away after refusing to go above 15% equity, illustrating how ownership targets can break talks even when interest is strong.
  • Venticross, a small silicone nasal dilator to ease breathing, secured Ralf Dümmel as investor following hands‑on testing by the panel, while event concept Boller Battle entertained the room but drew no investment; Season 19 continues on VOX with episodes also streaming a week early on RTL+.