Leijonan luola Suomi () is a Finnish version of American business reality TV show Shark Tank, based on the Dragons' Den format.
The first season began to air on 11 September 2023 on Nelonen channel and Ruutu, and the second season in February 2025.
It is the third Finnish adaptation of the format, after (Lion's Mouth) in 2007 and (Lion's Den) in 2013–2018.
Concept The show features a panel of potential investors, termed as "Lions", who listen to entrepreneurs' pitch ideas for a business or product they wish to develop. These multi-millionaires judge the concepts and products pitched and then decide whether they invest their money to help market and mentor each contestant. The entrepreneurs have only half an hour to convince the "Lions" that it is profitable to invest to this company.
Lions Six big Finnish entrepreneurs are ready to invest their own money for hopeful companies and help them to grow.
For the second season, two new Lions; Inka Mero and Roni Bäck joined the cast, while Noora Fagerström, Jari Sarasvuo and Sami Hedberg exited.
Kim VäisänenCo-founder and CEO of Blancco Ltd.Noora FagerströmCo-founder of Jungle Juice BarJenni KynnösFounder and CEO of Moretime and MySomeJari SarasvuoFounder and chairman of Trainers' HouseElias AaltoCo-founder and adviser of WoltSami HedbergFounder of Hedberg Live Ltd. and co-owner of Helsinki SeagullsInka MeroFounder and CEO of Voima VenturesRoni BäckCEO and owner of Backmedia Ltd.
The timeline of the Lions LionSeason 1 (2023)Season 2 (2025)Jari SarasvuoJenni Kynnöscolspan=2 Kim Väisänencolspan=2 Noora FagerströmElias Aaltocolspan=2 Sami HedbergInka MeroRoni Bäck
Episodes Season 1 (2023)
Season 2 (2025)
References
External links Leijonan luola Suomi on Nelonen Leijonan luola Suomi on Ruutu