A master craftsman has developed an amazing hygiene articles, which prevents drains from clogging. The investors in the Lions’ Den are excited. A glue stick received several offers – but then broke a dreamy business woman in tears
Karl-Heinz Bilz is more than four decades artisans.. In 1989, he even received a prize for the “most beautiful bathroom of Germany”. In his spare time, the 60-year-old is dedicated to inventing, he already has several patents. Including the outflow-Fee. “This is my big baby,” he told ABC Online.
As a craftsman to Bilz annoyed for years about clogged drains in bathrooms. Thinking about how to solve the dirt in clogged sink, he did not set out initially. “My wife has finally brought me the idea,” says Bilz. “She always complained that the dirt in the siphon under the stopper in the sink can not be solved.”
Bilz resorted to pen and Notepad. After ten years of planning, the drain-Fee originated. This is a type of sink stopper, which is pushed instead of the normal cover in the slot. In it, a cleaning stone, hair, mold and lime infected from the siphon triggers. Furthermore, this stone provides – like a urinal cake in the toilet – for a pleasant smell.
Bilz had to cease production
The idea spoke quickly around: he has sold over 80,000 copies of his invention in four years, tells Bilz the lion. In the DIY chain Toom in one week 15,000 Drain fairies went over the counter. With the product of the inventor was still not satisfied. “They are produced in China, the quality was lousy.”
He terminated the contract, developed his invention and applied for a new patent. Now he wants to make the product in the supermarkets and this he needs starting capital. And the sales expertise of Lions. Therefore Bilz offered them a quarter of his company for 250,000 euros.
The otherwise so critical “lion” investors literally began to purr. For inventors Bilz serves a crisp margin: For Drain Fee of 60-year-old requires 14.95 euros. Production costs are but a mere 2.93 euros. “Since the cleaning stone at it,” says Bilz craftsmen. However, the stone must be replaced every six weeks. There are refill – a lucrative repeat business
The only catch for investors the:. Bilz brimming over with ideas. He had run to many inventions, warned about Frank Thelen. “I invest in entrepreneurs who are focused on the product and want to make it big.” Bilz says then natural: “I will produce, whether with them or not..”
Dümmel 35 percent spread abroad in the company
only Ralf Dümmel appears totally thrilled by the inventor. He anticipated that let sell good the product, says the expert for household products. “The market is huge,” said the investor and offered 250,000 euros for 35 percent of the company. Bilz did not hesitate: “I had hoped that either Judith Williams or Ralf Dümmel invest in the drain-Fee,” reports the 60-year-old FOCUS Online. Dümmel finally know in retail ideally from.
businesswoman bursting into tears
For the first great emotions in “cave lions” this year saw Jennifer Browarczyk. The young entrepreneur lived for many years in the US and moved ten years ago to Berlin. There they founded in the summer of 2013, the wedding planning portal Foreverly, can be prepared for their big day on the newlyweds as florists, confectioners or photographer. For further corporate growth, the young lady wanted 150,000 euros. But she is prepared to give a full five percent of their company.
The Lion. Browarczyk has sold shares of their company to other investors. She herself has currently only 27 percent of Foreverly. “This is too uncertain,” says Carsten Maschmeyer. Ralf Dümmel also ruled out: It is difficult with so many stakeholders, to draw a line, he says
With the cancellation of investors Browarczyk did not expect.. It breaks on the open stage in tears. Shortly before leaving the studio, suddenly Jochen Schweizer has its say. “I like you”, the Munich event entrepreneur says quietly – and makes the entrepreneur still an offer
Swiss wants ten percent for 150,000 euros.. However, it requires a Management Incentive Program. This is the founder be strengthened in their decisions. Browarcyk accepts the offer. “It was the best decision of my life,” she said after the show talking with FOCUS Online.
Which start-ups were in the mission from August 23, 2016 still a deal?
- Blufixx: Dinko Jurcevic has developed a glue stick, which hardens under LED light. It can be used in model construction and repairs. Jurcevic has the patent rights in Europe, the US and Canada. He expects sales of almost one million euros this year. However, he needs help with the marketing. Therefore, he wants to sell ten percent of his company for 200,000 euros to the lions. All investors are showing interest: Judith Williams and Frank Thelen offer 300,000 for 20 percent – just like Ralf Dümmel and Jochen Schweizer. Carsten Maschmeyer will the product on its own: it offers first 200,000 for ten percent of the shares and raised to 300,000 euros for the same shares. Jurcevic’s the deal with him
- Grillido:. Manuel Stöffler and Michael Ziegler have a protein-rich sausage meat develops with low fat content. They supply canteens and sell their “sports sausage” even in gyms. Now they want to bring their invention to the supermarket shelves. They need 150,000 euros. In return, they offer five percent of company shares. Frank Thelen provides 100,000 euros for 20 percent of the shares. It is also the only commandment. But then the two start-up entrepreneurs wait too long. As Thelen says, “I’m out.” No Deal
- Twin Bottle:. The identical twin brothers Denis and Matthieu Chancellor have developed a bottle made of glass. It is covered with cork. Because there is from the Twin Bottle only prototypes, they need money to add the product to bring to stores. For half of their company want both proud 620,000 euros. None of the lion is a fact. “Production costs are too high. Your review is arrogant” watscht from Carsten Maschmeyer, the founder.
- Kale & amp; Me: The three young entrepreneurs Annemarie Heyl, Konstantin Timm and David Vinnitski founded in 2015 Kale & amp; Me. They produce fruit and vegetable juices that are cold pressed, so that all the vitamins are preserved. To get into the supermarkets, they need 200,000 euros. They provide the lion for eight percent of their company. The refuse. The competition in the juice market is too big.
