Overview
- Frank Thelen collided with a studio roll gate during a Bobsla test drive and said he was unharmed, stating he braked but the vehicle did not stop.
- The Bobsla founders said the machine behaves differently on smooth indoor surfaces and confirmed no pre-recording brake test was done on that floor.
- Business Insider, citing Bild, reported an estimated €40,000 repair cost for the dented gate, while the vehicle itself remained intact.
- The Bobsla team left without an investment after seeking €500,000 for 25 percent of the company.
- The voucher app Joy drew sharp criticism over margins and ethics before Janna Ensthaler agreed to invest €350,000 for 15 percent, reported as the evening’s only deal.