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Marvin Plattenhardt Fails to Land Deal on ‘Die Höhle der Löwen’ for Pistachio Milk Startup

The retired defender has invested €240,000 into Pinù after refocusing his career on the startup.

Overview

  • Marvin Plattenhardt and his wife Sara pitched Pinù, a vegan pistachio-based milk alternative, on the Vox investor show.
  • They sought €150,000 for 10% equity, presenting a valuation of €1.5 million based on the offer.
  • Despite positive taste reviews from the investors, no deal was reached by the end of the episode.
  • Pricing raised concerns, with a cited shelf price of €2.89 per 0.5 liter described as expensive by an investor.
  • The episode is already available on RTL+ and is scheduled for a free-TV airing on October 6.