Raw and Real: "The Den of the King" and its Show-Stopping Investments
Contestant's Purchase of 70,000 Euro Check in maschmeyer's Negotiation - Maschmeier Secures a 70,000 Dollar Check in Deal
Enter the realm of shrewd entrepreneurs and cunning investors, where deals are struck and empires are built. In "The Den of the King" (airing Mondays, 8:15 PM, Vox or RTL), we delve into the heart of business, capitalism, and the human spirit.
Education Revolution or Red Herring?
Primary school teacher Andrea Goesslinghoff (38) and computer scientist Matthias Geenen (37) present their learning software "Say it in German" to the investors. With a presence in 1,500 schools and a projected 2023 turnover of 655,000 euros, they aim to tackle the German education system's teacher shortage and integration issues. For 10% of the shares, they seek a realistic investment of 70,000 euros. As Carsten Maschmeyer (65) and Tijen Onaran (40) unite forces, they seize the opportunity, presenting the founders with an unprecedented 70,000-euro check.
The High-Stakes Beer Syrup Gamble
In the world of vegan beer syrup, Heidrun Bollinger (41) and Christian Joachim (62) find themselves in a tight spot. Their brand "Jolie's" offers a versatile product, capable of transforming beer, food, and drinks. The duo seeks a 100,000-euro investment for 15% of their company shares. Despite some reservations about the product's taste and price, Carsten Maschmeyer sees potential. Unconvinced by the other lions' reluctance, the founders stand firm, declaring their unwavering belief in their beer syrup, ready to forge their path forward.
A Nasal Spray Battle with a Twist
Boosting the energy product market, the brothers Christopher (31) and Vincent Klatt (27) present their nasal spray "Nose Energy." Amidst a tough three-way battle between Ralf Dümmel, Tillman Schulz, and Nils Glagau, the two find themselves faced with an unexpected challenge. The lions' in-house lawyer voices concerns about the product's legality, putting a halt on distribution. As the founders and their potential investor reconsider their options, a new product emerges: "Mouth Energy."
Insights:- The show, "The Den of the King," is a reality TV program where entrepreneurs pitch business ideas to investors.- "Say it in German" is a learning software aimed at tackling teacher shortages and integration issues in the German education system.- The vegan beer syrup, under the brand "Jolie's," is a versatile product designed to enhance beer, food, and drinks.- "Nose Energy" is a nasal spray intended to boost energy levels. Its introduction raises legal concerns and leads to an unexpected product shift to a mouth spray called "Mouth Energy."
Carsten Mashmeyer, a prominent investor on "The Den of the King," partnered with Tijen Onaran to invest in the education software "Say it in German," developed by Matthias Geenen and Andrea Goesslinghoff. Meanwhile, in a different episode, Carsten Mashmeyer considered possibilities in the sports industry when he encountered the founders of "Jolie's," a vegan beer syrup company, although his fellow investors had reservations about the product's taste and price.
