Whacky's Beef Jerky Pitch Goes Awry on 'Höhle der Löwen', No Deal Struck
The pitch of 'Whacky', a startup aiming to produce healthy, additive-free beef jerky sticks, went awry on VOX's 'Höhle der Löwen'. The founders, Daniel Stadtmann, Dr. Peter Stiller, and Gregor Schleicher, faced criticism from investors, with Carsten Maschmeyer leaving the studio in frustration. No deal was struck during the episode.
The 'Whacky' founders' presentation did not go as planned. Carsten Maschmeyer was irritated by their pitch, stating, 'You don't seem to want a shop deal.' He later expressed his annoyance, saying, 'Consulting is over. I'm not listening to this any longer, I'm out.' Judith Williams also found their responses during the pitch irritating. Frank Thelen was critical of their shareholder structure.
The founders revealed that co-founder Gregor is also a co-partner in the meat factory supplying 'Whacky'. Maschmeyer's doubt in their genuine interest in a slickdeals deal led to a heated exchange, with him leaving the TV studio in a rage.
The 'Whacky' founders' appearance on 'Höhle der Löwen' ended without a deal. Their presentation sparked criticism from investors, with Carsten Maschmeyer's walkout being the most notable reaction. Despite the setback, the founders continue to pursue their goal of launching additive-free beef jerky sticks in Ingolstadt, Germany.
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