Munich, Miami, September 30, 2025. Ralph Winter, founder of the family office W5 Group, has become a strategic shareholder in the DEUTSCHE FINANCE GROUP. Together with Executive Partners Thomas Oliver Müller and Dr. Sven Neubauer, Winter will hold a majority stake in the company.
Based in the U.S. for more than a decade and with an extensive network of international investors, Ralph Winter will contribute his experience and advise DEUTSCHE FINANCE GROUP on strategic direction and further growth.
A key focus of this strategic partnership will be the development of an investment platform for “Innovative Living” in Europe, particularly in Germany. In recent years, W5 Group has built a significant portfolio in the U.S. and Europe, concentrating on future-oriented residential concepts such as micro-living, student housing, and serviced living.
DEUTSCHE FINANCE GROUP has long specialized in managing club deals and individual mandates in international private equity real estate, property, and infrastructure markets. From its offices in Munich and London, it advises both German and international investors, providing access to select “off-market” investments worldwide.
Both partners view Europe, and Germany in particular, as one of the most attractive markets for forward-looking residential concepts, supported by rising demand from international institutional investors.
Ralph Winter, Founder of W5 Group:
“Becoming a shareholder in DEUTSCHE FINANCE GROUP is a strategic decision for me. I see this as a historic opportunity to participate in the consolidation of the European real estate market. Together with the management team, we aim to seize these opportunities and channel international capital flows specifically into the field of innovative residential concepts.”
Thomas Oliver Müller, Founder of DEUTSCHE FINANCE GROUP:
“With Ralph Winter, we are gaining an internationally experienced real estate entrepreneur who was among the early shapers of innovative residential concepts in the U.S. We currently see substantial opportunities in the European residential market, where we already have strong networks, while continuing to view the U.S. market as an important component of our global growth strategy.”
About W5 Group
W5 Group is the family office of Ralph Winter, focused on international real estate investments. With approximately USD 5 billion in total investments, 9,500 residential units, and 13,500 beds, the group primarily invests in the asset classes of micro-living, student housing, serviced living, and other future-oriented residential concepts in Europe and the U.S.
About DEUTSCHE FINANCE GROUP
DEUTSCHE FINANCE GROUP is an international investment company offering investors access to institutional markets and exclusive opportunities in private equity real estate, property, and infrastructure. The group manages around USD 12 billion in assets under management.
