Christian Miele, German Startup Titan, Makes Mark on 'Dragon’s Den'
Christian Miele, a prominent figure in Germany's startup scene, recently made an appearance on the popular TV show 'Dragon’s Den'. As a partner at Headline Europe, Miele oversees a substantial asset portfolio of over four billion euros, cementing his influence as one of the country's most significant startup investors.
Miele's journey on 'Dragon’s Den' was marked by a reunion with an old acquaintance, Frank Thelen, and engaging debates with the show's investors, known as 'lions'. Despite expecting at least one pitch to be off-base, Miele found all the startup teams to be compelling in their own way.
One startup that particularly caught Miele's attention was 'KUBO Robotics'. Although he didn't ultimately invest in the company, he came close to doing so during his participation in a previous season of 'Dragon’s Den'.
Miele's appearance on 'Dragon’s Den' was a testament to his influence in the German startup ecosystem. Despite not striking a deal with any of the startups in the episode, his presence and expertise added value to the show. Miele, who was initially nervous about appearing on TV, enjoyed the overall experience and the opportunity to engage with innovative startup teams.
