Paderborn start-ups rock the lion’s den with innovative ideas!

Paderborn start-ups rock the lion’s den with innovative ideas!

On September 5, 2025, the start-up centers in East Westphalia-Lippe will be in the public eye as two promising start-ups present their innovative business ideas on the popular TV show “The Lions' Den”. The Bielefeld start-up “Miss Mineva’s” appeared on September 1st and promised healthy added value in everyday life with its products. In a subsequent episode, the second start-up “STEETS” will be shown on VOX on September 8th at 8:15 p.m.

Miss Mineva’s, founded by Minever Zevker, offers a selection of foods made from fermented, vegan and gluten-free ingredients. These products are not only free of artificial additives, but are also intended to make healthy, wholesome meals easier in everyday life. Loud uni-paderborn.de The specialties from “Miss Mineva’s” also promote better nutrient absorption, which is of great importance for health-conscious consumers.

Innovative products and personal background

The second start-up, “STEETS”, aims to stabilize walking aids. The idea for this additional module arose from a personal experience of Phil Janßen, one of the founders, who was confronted with his grandmother's walking aids. In addition to Janßen, Philipp Battisti and Thorben Engel are other co-founders of the project. They will receive support from Janßen's 98-year-old grandfather Heinz Schlechtingen, who will appear as the show's oldest guest. Investor Frank Thelen has already given a positive response to the product, which will certainly help the awareness of “STEETS”.

The Detmold start-up lynes GmbH also has more than just one foot in the TV show “The Lions’ Den”. Founded by Tobias and Sven, lynes developed an app in 2021 that records user behavior regarding climate-friendly mobility and rewards them with points. These points can be redeemed for vouchers and discounts at partner companies. Lynes' performance will be shown on May 22nd and can also be followed on VOX and RTL+. As part of their start-up coaching, the duo also receives a NRW start-up grant from the IHK Lippe zu Detmold, which underlines the importance of their company. Loud linkedin.com The app, which can be downloaded before the performance to record points, is already available to large users online.

Investor landscape and support

The current season of the popular founder show features prominent investors such as Frank Thelen, Dagmar Wöhrl, Judith Williams, Ralf Dümmel, Carsten Maschmeyer and Janna Ensthaler. Your expertise and support could be crucial to the success of the products presented.

The dynamic between established entrepreneurs and young founders not only manifests innovation, but also an opportunity for start-ups that have to assert themselves in today's highly competitive landscape. The upcoming appearances promise not only exciting insights into innovative business models, but also interesting discussions about the challenges and opportunities in the start-up economy.