Overview

• During the Sept. 29 broadcast, Carsten Maschmeyer left Whacky’s presentation after the founders framed the appearance as “sparring,” and the trio left without a deal.
• Frank Thelen called KassenKompass “leicht kopierbar” and withdrew; the Hamburg startup sought 300,000 euros for 10 percent after reporting 1,200 switches and 140,000 euros in revenue.
• Berlin’s Touchprint pitched AI‑produced tactile 3D prints that turn photos into reliefs for blind users, offering 10 percent for 200,000 euros.
• The episode also featured little Biker’s child cycling‑learning vest and a Battle pitch between Coby’s (coffee concentrate) and Sheers (pink rum) under the season’s rapid‑fire format.
• Season 18 continues its streaming‑first release on RTL+ a week before VOX, and it was announced that Ralf Dümmel will host Sat.1’s Die Millionenidee from 2026.