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‘Die Höhle der Löwen’ Season 18 Premieres With Battle-Pitches and Frank Thelen’s Comeback

Episodes stream on RTL+ one week before the Monday VOX broadcasts.

"Die Höhle der Löwen"
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Endlich sind die Löwen zurück! Alle Infos zur 18. Staffel lesen Sie hier.
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Overview

  • The new season launched on VOX on August 25 after a streaming-first start on RTL+ on August 18.
  • The investor panel comprises Judith Williams, Ralf Dümmel, Dagmar Wöhrl, Carsten Maschmeyer, Janna Ensthaler and returning lion Frank Thelen, with Lena Gercke in episode 4 and Christian Miele in episode 8.
  • Producers added one-minute Battle-Pitches in which two teams vie for a single full pitch slot, alongside expanded founder-lounge and backstage segments.
  • The premiere features SITLIT, FYTA, dogs-guard and anuux, plus a shoes Battle-Pitch between Aerostiletto and Zoltra Grip; stated asks include SITLIT’s €170,000 for 20% and FYTA’s €500,000 for 5%.
  • Coverage of the first episode notes a heated exchange between Frank Thelen and Janna Ensthaler during the FYTA pitch regarding founding experience.