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Super practical, foldable kayaks? nope, leave it. E-rickshaws that have what it takes to be a mobility changer? Don’t. What caused the investors in the “lion’s den” to storm of enthusiasm were pads with which women can cover their nipples.
Carsten Maschmeyer has rarely been seen so aggressively. Again and again he spoke up, wrestled with himself, courted himself. The nipple covers of nipples upset him, especially the extremely communicative founder. Would he invest in an industry that he says he has “no idea” about just because of her? The other lions watched the strange spectacle in ambush.
The presented products:
- CLR Outdoor Kayak: The folding kayak is made of 100 percent recyclable material, weighs only 10.2 kilograms and fits in any hand luggage.
- GinGillard: The lemon-based gin comes from a startup whose three founders are deaf from birth.
- Hopper Mobility: The e-bike combines the properties of an e-cargo bike and a car and is approved for cycle paths.
- nipples: The pads for nipples are ultra-thin, washable and can therefore be used up to 30 times.
- socket countries: The sock has a double shaft that can be slipped over the shoe. This prevents the ingress of dirt and reptiles.
Nipple gate of the week
When a 22-year-old gets one of the most prominent German investors to spread his contacts: “I’m friends with the Rossmann family,” Carsten Maschmeyer began his somewhat embarrassing application. “And with Christoph Werner from dm!” Pretty big names for a pair of pads designed to keep nipples from showing under clothing. But Maschmeyer really wanted to be a mentor for the “inquisitive, dynamic, young woman”. The problem: The other lions also wanted to work with the startup starlet. They agreed on a novelty in the history of the show: everyone offered the same thing, nobody fought. Maschmeyer found the second agreement particularly difficult – but eventually caught the young talent.
Cool socks
There are problems that you didn’t know were problems before. For example: sand or insects in the shoe. In children, okay – but is this really an adult issue? The investors faced each other (der stern tested the functional socks). rather skeptical. “Nice nice-to-have, but I don’t know if it will get such a drive in the market,” said Judith Williams of the sock with the double shaft. When Nils Glagau acted as a testimonial, Carsten Maschmeyer only had eyes for his “very nice feet and legs” – not for the textile around it. Only Glagau and Dümmel were enthusiastic about the “cool brand” (Glagau) and the “total problem solver” (Dümmel). With a better ending for Mister Regal.
The lemoniest idea
The three founders of GinGillard had brought an interpreter with them because they themselves are deaf from birth. And the gesture trio met with a fair amount of headwind. “If you call this drink gin,” Georg Kofler rumbled in his usual undiplomatic way, “that’s misinformation.” Judith Williams also grabbed the lemony drink “more in the direction of liqueur”. Nils Glagau simply turned the argument around: “The world doesn’t need another gin” – and gave the three entrepreneurs the desired 150,000 euros. “There’s something positive about you.”
applause and out
Not everyone is born to pitch, maybe it was just stage fright: the appearance of Constanze and Daniel von CLR Outdoor Kayak To describe it as hypothermic would be an understatement. Her folding kayak is a real hit. Easy to transport, quick to set up, unsinkable – but unfortunately also really expensive. Twice as expensive as inflatable models. “How do you get ahead?” asked Carsten Maschmeyer. – “With a paddle.” – “Where is that?” – “Still in development.” With that – and a proud two million company valuation – the matter was over.
Also the tuk tuks from Hopper Mobility went swimming. Round after round, the lions turned around the studio with the e-rickshaws and giggled extensively, but nobody wanted to invest. The manoeuvrable mobiles for the cycle path in summer are even energy self-sufficient thanks to solar modules. But: The company has not yet entered the market, nobody knows whether the box bikes, which take a little getting used to, will find buyers. “Hop out,” was the message for the founding team at the end. Whoever has the name has the damage.
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Source: Stern
Jane Stock is a technology author, who has written for 24 Hours World. She writes about the latest in technology news and trends, and is always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to improve his audience’s experience.
