After the founders’ battle comes the lions’ battle: They offer 150,000 euros three times – but in the end the founders don’t bite.
The lions are fighting over these founders – and in the end no one gets them. Morice Ziegler and David Tennè first win the battle, and then introduce their product in more detail: DavyBarkmo, a dog bowl with integrated patterns and shapes.
The idea behind it: Dogs should be playfully occupied while eating and thus eat more slowly. According to the founders, the meal takes up to 30 minutes. Dogs who would normally wolf down a meal in 30 seconds would have healthier eating habits.
Lions test the bowl
Ziegler and Tennè have two different types of bowls for the lions, who take a closer look at the mix of bowl and toy and ask about the price. It quickly became apparent that the concept was generating interest. Carsten Maschmeyer, whose dog says he eats too quickly, can do something with the product. The founders explain that the patterns of the bowl can be adjusted so that the effect of their product is maintained in the long term.
On paper, the business still seems small, but tangible: the two founders have been on the market for two months and have so far sold around 800 bowls online, generating around 40,000 euros in sales. Still, that’s not enough for Maschmeyer. Although he sees a certain “depth of innovation”, he is withdrawing because, in his opinion, sales are still too low.
Three offers in the battle
Judith Williams also remains skeptical. She asks what the brand should be called and finds communicating it difficult. Although she loves dogs, she doesn’t want to invest.
Dagmar Wöhrl, on the other hand, is impressed that the founders gave up their jobs for the project. She praises Ziegler and Tennè’s passion and offers 150,000 euros for 20 percent.
Ralf Dümmel then asks the founders why they came on the show in the first place. The answer: because of the network and the opportunities for expansion. Dümmel then offers 150,000 euros for 20 percent.
And Janna Entsthaler? According to their own statement, this is invested in the dog sector and can provide the access that the founders want. She is offering 150,000 euros for 25 percent – because the founders are still at the beginning.
15 percent or nothing
Now three lions are fighting over the founders, who have to consult for a long time to make a decision and keep the lions waiting. Ziegler and Tennè then step in front of the lions, but hesitate to accept an offer. Ralf Dümmel finally asks: What do you actually want?
The founders think they would like to give up a maximum of 15 percent. That’s not enough for Ralf Dümmel, he’s out. Janna Ensthaler doesn’t see a deal at 15 percent, as does Dagmar Wöhrl. In the end that means: three offers – but no deal.
