W11 Network

What W11 Network does

W11 Network GmbH is a Berlin-based venture studio founded in 2017 that builds digital business models jointly with startups and corporates, focusing on brand, product, and growth (Growth by Design). The studio applies a proprietary four-phase methodology — Architecture, Design, Technology, Scaling — and reports 80–100+ completed venture cases across industries including FinTech, SaaS, Real Estate, E-Mobility, Beauty, and Music, with marquee clients such as Henkel, Deutsche Bahn, Universal Music Group, and SIGNA. Delivery is provided through a small in-house team supported by a network of 35 mentors; productized offerings include the Brand Sprint (2-day brand development), LP Sprint (landing pages), Power Sprint (full four-phase engagement), and a Launchpad service aimed at venture capital funds for portfolio company support.

The business model is project-based professional services sold directly to three customer segments: early-stage startups (Growth by Design and sprint packages, with promotional summer pricing of 30% off), corporate enterprises (corporate venture building, digital business model design), and venture capital funds (Launchpad as operational plug-in for portfolio companies). Pricing is quote-based depending on project scope with multi-year contract cadences mentioned, and a free scorecard is offered to VC portfolio companies. Distribution is consultative direct sales, primarily Calendly-booked 30-minute video calls, supported by case-study content, German/English SEO, and Instagram. Geographically, the company focuses on the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with some international clients, and there are no disclosed external investors, parent companies, or funding rounds — W11 appears to be founder-led by Managing Director Tobias Urban with Julian Peters (Head of Operations / Business Development) and Adria (Head of People) as the named leadership team.

Name

W11 Network

Legal name

W11 Network GmbH

Website

https://w11.network

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

W11 Network is a Berlin-based venture studio founded in 2017 that designs, builds, and scales digital business models for startups, corporates, and venture capital funds using its proprietary four-phase Growth by Design methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Venture Studio Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Network Architecture & Design Services (BPAEAEAA)

Keywords

• Venture studio services
• Digital business consulting
• Brand sprint design
• Corporate venture building
• Startup growth consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Venture Studio Services: Project-based consulting and professional services for building digital business models. Services include venture architecture, brand design, product design, technology development, and growth strategy. Pricing appears to be quote-based based on project scope.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

W11 Network is a venture studio that designs and builds digital business models for startups, corporates, and venture capital funds. Engagements are run through its proprietary "Growth by Design" methodology across four phases — Architecture (idea, validation, value proposition, UX), Design (corporate design, UI/UX, landing pages, packaging), Technology (full technical implementation), and Scaling (KPI setup, performance marketing, analytics) — delivered through focused sprints.

Product overview

W11 Network is a Venture Studio that offers a portfolio of consulting and design services centered around building digital business models. The core offering is the Venture Studio service, which applies the proprietary Growth by Design methodology across four phases: Architecture, Design, Technology, and Scaling. The company delivers specialized sprints including Brand Sprint (2-day brand development), LP Sprint (landing page development), and the Launchpad service for venture capital funds. W11 Network primarily serves startups, corporate clients, and investors with services spanning brand design, UX/UI design, web/app development, and growth marketing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Growth by Design: The proprietary methodology used by W11 Network for venture building, covering brand, product, and growth aspects.
• W11 Launchpad

Products and services

• Venture Studio (Power Sprint) The flagship end-to-end venture building service that designs and builds a digital business model for a client across four phases: Architecture (ideation, validation, value proposition, UX), Design (corporate design, UI/UX, landing pages, packaging), Technology (full technical implementation using React.js, WordPress, SaaS tools, and e-commerce platforms), and Scaling (KPI setup, performance marketing, analytics). Sold as a project-based engagement to startups, corporates, and VC-backed companies.
• Brand Sprint A 2-day intensive brand development sprint that delivers a brand concept and style guide for startups and corporate teams needing rapid brand setup. Focused narrowly on the Design phase of the Growth by Design methodology and sold as a fixed-scope sprint.
• LP Sprint (Landing Page Sprint) A landing page sprint that delivers seamless UX, top UI design, responsive design, and easy CMS integration for clients needing a rapid web presence. A focused, fixed-scope version of the Design + Technology phases.
• W11 Launchpad A dedicated service package for venture capital funds providing operational support to their portfolio companies, including free Scorecard assessments, Brand Sprint, UX/UI design, digital product design, and pitch deck design. Functions as a channel-aligned offering that turns VC relationships into portfolio company engagements.
• Corporate Venture Building A corporate-tailored version of the venture studio service offering venture architecture, MVP prototyping, corporate design, web design, performance marketing, and broader digitalization support. Sold to large corporations and Mittelstand enterprises seeking to build internal digital business models or innovation projects without binding internal resources.
• Summer Sprints A limited-time promotional sprint package offering 30% discount on the Brand Sprint and Landing Page Sprint services for startup clients. Functions as a fixed-scope promotional product line tied to the Design phase deliverables.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3x faster growth compared to traditional venture building approaches
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• neworldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerW11 Network serves as the operational plug-in for neworld, a Berlin-based venture capital fund investing in digital operators in the New Living sector. Through this partnership, neworld generates additional value for portfolio companies and optimizes return on investment. W11 provides venture architecture, design, technology, and performance services to neworld's portfolio companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEO: Global design and innovation consultancy that combines design thinking, brand, and product development. Comparable to W11's Design and Architecture phases, though IDEO serves much larger enterprise clients and is far more established.
• Rocket Internet: Berlin-based company builder and venture studio that builds and invests in digital business models. Comparable to W11 Network as a Berlin-headquartered venture builder, though Rocket Internet operates at vastly greater scale and capital intensity.
• AKQA: Global design and innovation agency offering brand, product, experience, and growth services. Comparable to W11's brand design, UX/UI, and scaling services, though serving much larger enterprise clients.
• Publicis Sapient: Global digital business transformation firm that delivers strategy, design, engineering, and growth services. Comparable to W11's four-phase Growth by Design methodology as an end-to-end digital product and brand builder for corporates.
• SinnerSchrader (now Accenture Song): German digital agency offering digital strategy, product design, and technology development. Comparable to W11 as a DACH-based digital product and brand studio now operating inside a global consulting group.
• BCG Digital Ventures (BCG X): Corporate venture-building arm of Boston Consulting Group that builds, launches, and scales new businesses for Fortune 500 clients. Overlaps with W11's Corporate Venture Building and corporate sprint offerings, though at a global enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• NUMA Berlin: Berlin-based startup accelerator and venture builder offering programs, corporate innovation, and digital transformation services. Directly comparable to W11 as a DACH-region venture builder serving startups and corporates with structured programs.
• Mach49: Silicon Valley-based venture builder that helps large corporations build and launch new growth businesses. Directly comparable to W11's Corporate Venture Building service targeting enterprises like Henkel, Deutsche Bahn, and SIGNA.
• FoundersLane: Berlin-based corporate venture builder and venture studio that builds and scales digital business models with corporates and founders. Closely comparable to W11 Network as a DACH venture studio serving the same startup and corporate segments.

Regional players

• UPLINK Ventures: DACH-focused venture studio builder supporting founders from idea to product. Comparable to W11's startup-focused Power Sprint and venture architecture offerings in the same region, though UPLINK is more equity-oriented.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/w11network
• Instagraminstagram.com/w11.network

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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