In 2017, Walter Reichel (76) and Peter Helfer (55) founded the company Kohpa. Since then, the two paper engineers have developed a combination of recycled carbon fiber and paper – hence the compound company name. The carbon fiber paper can be processed like normal paper, but conducts electricity, blocks electromagnetic radiation, and is more stable than conventional paper. The founders presented two possible uses for the paper to the TV investors: A special heating paper can be electrically heated to 35 degrees and used as a space heater. Furthermore, the paper has already been used in 400 homes to block electromagnetic radiation. The two founders are offering the investors 15 percent of their company shares for 200,000 euros. The two founders name Carsten Maschmeyer and Nico Rosberg as their preferred investors.
Wöhrl, Maschmeyer and Rosberg make an offer to Kohpa
Georg Kofler believes the fear of electromagnetic radiation is generally exaggerated and is skeptical of the radiation protection paper. Unlike prospective investors Carsten Maschmeyer and Nico Rosberg, who declare that they are also personally afraid of everyday radiation.
Nils Glagau is the first to withdraw from the investment race, arguing that while the product is interesting, it doesn't inspire passion, and he doesn't see enough potential. Kofler also doesn't want to invest, as he sees too much competition in the residential heating sector.
In the end, Carsten Maschmeyer, Nico Rosberg, and Dagmar Wöhrl jointly submitted an offer, each demanding 11 percent of the company for the 200,000 euros, for a total of 33 percent. The founders accepted the offer immediately and without further negotiations and left the TV show with three new investors.
