For five seasons, Nico Rosberg competes in “The Lion’s Den” for the most innovative and promising startups. Now, however, the former Formula 1 star is announcing his exit from the show. But maybe only temporarily. “Once a lion, always a lion,” as the saying goes.
Ex-racing driver Nico Rosberg is – at least for the time being – no longer part of the successful start-up show “Die Höhle der Löwen” (DHDL) on Vox (also available on RTL). The ex-Formula 1 star announced this via Instagram. The reason: “I really want to fully concentrate on the many national and international startups in which we are already invested.”
There is currently a lot of new things in the pipeline, and he also wants to focus on his newly founded non-profit organization, says Rosberg. At the same time he would like to thank the DHDL community, the production team and the previous investors at his side. “We were really a great pack,” explains the 37-year-old. On a personal level, he appreciates all lionesses and is impressed by their skills.
“It is and remains a great format and the challenge in the cave was really great fun,” explains Rosberg. He met many inspiring founders.
A station spokeswoman said the following about the investor’s farewell: “We thank Nico Rosberg for five great seasons of ‘Die Höhle der Löwen’ and wish him every success with his upcoming projects.” She also left a return open: “And who knows: once a lion, always a lion – maybe he’ll join the lion pack again in one of the following seasons.”
Ralf Dümmel, Judith Williams, Carsten Maschmeyer, Dagmar Wöhrl and Co. have to do without the former racing driver for the time being. Two lions have already reacted to Rosberg’s break. “Thank you for enriching the pack of lions so much. Just a super inspiring time with you,” writes Dümmel in the comments. “It’s a pity that you are no longer in our pride of lions. Thanks for the great time!”, Maschmeyer explains.
The 13th season of “The Lion’s Den” is scheduled to start in spring 2023. It will be interesting to see who will follow in Rosberg’s footsteps.
