Overview

• Carsten Maschmeyer and Tijen Onaran made the show's first-ever joint investment, providing €70,000 to M&A Lernsoftware for its edtech product 'Sag es auf Deutsch,' already used in 1,500 schools.
• Ralf Dümmel secured a €100,000 deal for the nasally absorbed energy spray 'Nose Energy,' but legal concerns forced a rebrand to 'Mouth Energy,' now available in over 10,000 retail outlets.
• Mother-daughter duo behind 'Corridge,' a collagen-infused porridge, accepted Janna Ensthaler's €50,000 offer for a 30% stake to reposition the brand in a competitive market.
• Austrian startup mo energy systems, pitching facade-mounted photovoltaic panels, failed to secure funding after disagreements over its €8 million valuation.
• Regulatory hurdles and valuation debates highlighted the challenges startups face in translating on-air commitments into viable market entries.