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Timm Oberwelland, a German entrepreneur, is a prominent figure in the food and beverage industry with an estimated net worth of $2.7 billion as of December 2025. His wealth stems from his family's confectionery business, August Storck KG, which was founded by his great-grandfather. Oberwelland is known for his work as a film producer and is the managing partner of Tobis Film GmbH, Berlin. He has also produced several films and TV series through Zeal Pictures, which he founded in 1994.
Timm Oberwelland was born on November 4, 1969. He initially pursued acting studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He later completed an MBA at IMD, Lausanne.
In 1994, Oberwelland founded Zeal Pictures in Los Angeles, producing several U.S. films and TV series. After completing his MBA, he returned to the film industry as a producing partner of Syrreal Entertainment GmbH, Berlin, and as a producer of several cinema documentaries. In July 2015, he became the managing partner of Tobis GmbH, Berlin. He is responsible for acquisitions, production, and development of cinema and TV productions.
Oberwelland's career spans the film and business sectors. He has been involved in the production of documentaries and has also been the managing partner of Tobis Film GmbH. Tobis Film's first in-house production, "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World," attracted more than 500,000 viewers in 2018 and was nominated for three German film awards.
As of December 2025, Timm Oberwelland's net worth is estimated at $2.7 billion. His source of wealth is candy. He is the brother of Axel Oberwelland, who is the owner of August Storck KG.
Founded a production company in Los Angeles.
Returned to the film industry as a producing partner.
Became the managing partner, responsible for acquisitions, production and development of cinema and TV productions.
