Investing Beyond Capital

We back exceptional founders who build exceptional companies.

At Winners & Co., we invest in ambitious entrepreneurs building category-defining businesses across the DACH region, the United States, and Canada.

We focus on companies that have already demonstrated product-market fit and meaningful commercial traction, typically generating more than €500,000 in annual revenue. Our entrepreneurs share one common characteristic: the ambition to build enduring market leaders.

Unlike traditional venture capital firms, we invest our own capital across multiple financing rounds. We always become deeply involved where our experience creates measurable value.

Our contribution extends far beyond financing. We help founders make better strategic decisions, recruit outstanding executives, raise capital from leading investors and family offices, expand internationally, and prepare their companies for successful exits.

Our support includes:

  • Developing long-term growth and scaling strategies

  • Building world-class executive leadership teams

  • Structuring and leading financing rounds

  • Introducing selected Family Offices, institutional investors, and strategic partners

  • Opening doors through an international network of entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and industry leaders

  • Advising on mergers & acquisitions, private equity transactions, and IPO readiness

  • Supporting founders throughout every stage of the growth and exit process

Exceptional companies are rarely built by capital alone. They are built through experience, judgment, trusted relationships, disciplined execution, and the ability to make the right strategic decisions at the right time. Having built, led, invested in, and advised successful companies for decades, we understand the opportunities and challenges founders face from first-hand experience.

Our role is not to interfere. Our role is to help outstanding entrepreneurs become even more successful. Our recommendations are never influenced by financing products, advisory mandates, or third-party interests. We recommend only what we genuinely believe creates the greatest long-term value for founders and shareholders.

We deliberately work with only a small number of companies. This allows us to dedicate substantial time, personal attention, and strategic support to every founder we partner with.

We believe that long-term partnerships create exceptional outcomes.

Let's Build Something Exceptional

If you are building a fast-growing technology company with international ambitions and are looking for more than capital, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Below are selected comments from founders we have had the privilege to work intensively with.

 
 

Dr. Magnus Baringer

Magnus Baringer, Founder and CEO of 321 MED GmbH, Regensburg,

“Stefan is much more than an investor. He is the kind of strategic partner every founder hopes to have—someone who sees challenges long before they become visible and helps navigate them with clarity, experience, and sound judgment.

What truly sets Stefan apart is his character. He genuinely cares about the people he works with, stands by them in difficult times, and is deeply committed to their success.

If I had to define the term “Wingman,” I would simply use his name.

Thank you, Stefan, for your trust, your support, and for being the partner every entrepreneur wishes to have.“

 

Dr. Alexander Franck

Alexander Franck, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of GoAudio GmbH, Berlin, Germany

“Stefan is our Co-Founder and a trusted advisor on virtually every founder topic we face. His experience with fundraising, his exceptional network, and his ability to connect the right people have made a real difference for us.

Beyond his expertise, he is simply great to work with, and I genuinely value both our professional collaboration and the personal connection we have built over the years.”

 

Dr. Daniel Schmidt

Daniel Schmidt, Founder & CEO of Cepres GmbH, Munich, Germany

“Stefan Winners has been an Early Investor since 2017 and has served as Chairman since 2023. Throughout this time, he has been one of our most trusted strategic advisors. His ability to anticipate market developments, identify opportunities early, and challenge management with thoughtful strategic perspectives has been invaluable.

Stefan's international network has repeatedly opened important commercial and financing opportunities, while his pragmatic approach and entrepreneurial mindset have helped us navigate critical phases of our growth.

He combines strategic vision with operational experience and outstanding personal commitment. It is a privilege to work with him.”