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Venticross at The Lions’ Den: Dümmel wins the race
The Venticorss nose spreader caused a lot of discussion at DHDL – in the end the deal went to Dümmel.…
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“15 percent or nothing”: Founders reject lion offers
After the founders’ battle comes the lions’ battle: They offer 150,000 euros three times – but in the end the…
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DHDL: 100,000 euros for scented shirts – but the deal fell through, the founders are now radically rethinking
Deal in the show, out after the show: The Scharfensteins delight the lions with scented shirts – but after the…
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After 30 years of VC research, Stanford professor reveals: This is how you become a partner
The dream of a VC career often begins as an analyst. Which factors really determine the chances of a future…
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EU Commission invests millions in German startup – here is the pitch deck
Founder Nicolai Walter explains in an interview with Gründerszene how Pixel Photonics managed to convince the EU Commission. Peter Leßmann,…
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“High-performer” food from the microwave: Why the new concept is polarizing
A startup from Dr. Oetker relies on healthy frozen meals for “high performers”. Juit actually sells via e-commerce – but…
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“Solidarity levy”: This is what Berlin politicians say about the apprenticeship obligation
Berlin training place levy decided: While startups warn, politicians talk about “solidarity”. What’s really behind it. Cansel Kiziltepe (l.) and…
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“Car rolled over”: DHDL jurors on their worst accidents
Easy Exit Card at The Lions’ Den: The rescue card causes a stir – and ultimately secures the deal with…
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100,000 euros for scented shirts – why the DHDL deal fell through after all
Deal in the show, out after the show: The Scharfensteins delight the lions with scented shirts – but after the…
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“Nonsense” & “wrong signal”: Berlin founders criticize new apprenticeship requirements
Starting in 2028, Berlin startups will have to hire – or pay – trainees. Founders of Holy, LAP Coffee, Urban…
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