Why OwnX exists
The real assets that earn through every cycle — ships, real estate, infrastructure — sat for decades behind €50,000 minimums and closed-end funds. We believe ownership of real things shouldn't be a privilege of the wealthy.
What we're building
OwnX opens real, income-producing assets from €1,000 — starting with ships, because that's the industry we know best. Direct, regulated and with no black box: you see the asset, every fee and every layer of the structure before you decide. Real income makes it worthwhile. Real ownership makes it yours. Transparency makes it true.
Who is behind it
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Paul Wenzel
Co-founderHad the original idea for OwnX. Active in digital markets and fintech since 2017, with experience in real estate, e-commerce and managing maritime assets.
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Nicolas Wenzel
Co-founderThe technical backbone: a trained software developer and business-IT specialist with startup experience and over two years managing maritime assets.
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Dr. Thomas Wenzel
Business angelOver 20 years in shipping; has structured funds with more than €1bn in investment volume. Supports OwnX on due diligence, structuring and access to institutional partners.
What we stand for
- Real income first: we start with assets that actually earn — not with promises.
- Real ownership: a share of the asset itself, not a mere claim against a platform.
- Radical transparency: every fee, every layer, every party — in the open, before you ask.
- Calm over hype: no countdowns, no dopamine design. Made for considered decisions.