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WAOW Group
Wanja S. Oberhof launched WAOW Group in 2011. The firm functions as his single-family office and holds properties in Berlin, Sylt, New York, Spain and...
WAOW Group
Wanja S. Oberhof launched WAOW Group in 2011. The firm functions as his single-family office and holds properties in Berlin, Sylt, New York, Spain and Lindwerder Island. The office invests in public listings, direct venture positions and real estate. It covers Seed through Growth stages and uses direct co-investments, SPVs, fund-of-funds and secondaries. Activity spans Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. Sector exposure includes FinTech, Digital Health, Media & Entertainment, AgriTech & FoodTech and Mobility & Transportation. Business partners listed are Sebastian Stietzel, Christian Römer, Holger Hansen and Dr. Deepak Chopra. No headcount or AUM figures appear in public materials. The firm lists the WAOW Foundation as its philanthropic vehicle. Wanja S. Oberhof completed the 2018 Ironman World Championship.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
2011
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Germany
City
Berlin
Corporate office
Berlin, Germany
Principals
Wanja S. Oberhof
Founder
Sebastian Stietzel
Business Partner
Christian Römer
Business Partner
Holger Hansen
Business Partner
Dr. Deepak Chopra
Business Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at WAOW Group?
Wanja S. Oberhof directs the office. Four business partners—Sebastian Stietzel, Christian Römer, Holger Hansen and Dr. Deepak Chopra—participate in specific vehicles and co-investments.
How does WAOW Group source proprietary deal flow?
The firm relies on direct relationships with its named business partners and prior operating experience in e-commerce platforms.
Does WAOW Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
It uses both direct co-investments or SPVs and fund-of-funds commitments.
What investment stages does WAOW Group typically target?
The office targets Seed, Series A and Growth rounds.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originated from Wanja S. Oberhof’s founding of The Social Chain AG and BridgeMaker in social commerce.
Does WAOW Group maintain philanthropic structures?
Yes. The WAOW Foundation operates as the separate philanthropic vehicle.
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