Former Boxer Axel Schulz Guest Grillmaster - Teen inventors pitch bold ideas on The Lion's Den—who won the investors over?
Three young entrepreneurs pitched their inventions to investors on The Lion's Den. A 17-year-old student showcased a secure phone holder for adventurers, while two others introduced washable textile ink for reusable T-shirts. Meanwhile, a paramedic presented a life-saving keychain device for emergencies.
Christopher, a 17-year-old student, unveiled Peak Protect, a phone holder designed for climbers and manual workers. The device prevents drops during outdoor activities and doubles as an anti-theft solution for handbags. He sought €75,000 for a 25% stake in his already successful startup. Investors Janna Ensthaler and Ralf Dümmel both made offers, with Christopher ultimately partnering with Dümmel. Earlier, Ensthaler had criticised the students' plans, calling their ideas 'nonsense' and urging them to 'think bigger.'
Two students, Anna Hadzelek and Emmy Schumacher, developed a unique **textile ink** that fully washes out in the washing machine. Their innovation allows printed shirts to be reused for events like election campaigns or bachelor parties. However, the pair refused to sell the ink, planning instead to use it only in their own T-shirt printing business. Ensthaler, Dümmel, and Judith Williams all declined to invest. Paramedic Nicole Oudes introduced **Heartbeat Revival**, a compact keychain device that guides users through emergency first aid. The tool provides clear, step-by-step instructions during critical moments. Unlike the other pitches, no investment details were shared for this product. Guest grill master Axel Schulz appeared on the show, but his role had no reported impact on the grill master participants or the investors' decisions.
Christopher secured an investment for his phone security solution, while the students behind the washable ink left without a deal. The paramedic's emergency keychain was presented but did not receive funding. The episode highlighted both successful pitches and missed opportunities for young innovators.
