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Bookhover Pitch Rejected on 'Die Höhle der Löwen' as Price and Utility Face Scrutiny

The €39 plastic reading aid failed to secure investment and was met with ridicule from both investors and social media users.

"Bookhover"-Gründer können mit ihrem "Höhle der Löwen"-Pitch nicht überzeugen

Overview

  • Founders Mana Kakuan and Daniel Nienkämper sought €80,000 for 15% equity in their product, Bookhover, but received no offers from investors.
  • Bookhover, a €39 plastic finger cover designed to aid reading focus and speed, was criticized for its high price and lack of necessity.
  • Investor Ralf Dümmel dismissed the product, admitting he does not read, while Carsten Maschmeyer called the price excessive and declined to invest.
  • Social media users mocked the product, labeling it a 'finger extension' and questioning its practicality and value.
  • As of May 13, 2025, Bookhover remains without investment and continues to face widespread criticism online.