Overview

• Capsello won the 60‑second Battle and, according to the broadcast and subsequent reports, accepted €80,000 for 20% from Ralf Dümmel after a brief deliberation.
• Biotech startup hey mela presented a patent‑pending vegan pregnancy test using algae‑produced antibodies and sought €200,000 for 2%, drawing sharp criticism and leaving without a deal.
• Plantsalt’s BettaSalt pitched €350,000 for 10% but faced questions over a reported €1,200 in revenue and a lack of patent protection, resulting in no investment.
• Miss Mineva’s secured a joint offer from Frank Thelen and Judith Williams reported at €200,000 for 30% after a split jury reaction to the fermented soup powders.
• Season 18’s new Battle‑pitch format and six‑member jury framed the Sept. 1 VOX episode, which followed an RTL+ streaming window a week earlier.