Business Succession in Switzerland

For qualified or professional investors only. Not a public offering. Documents subject to NDA. The banks have left a gap. This company aims to fill it. Swiss exporters need loans for their customers abroad. The federal government insures these loans through SERV. But the major banks are only interested in large, standardized deals. The last bank capable of arranging customized export loans on its own disappeared in 2023. Only one active arranger remains in Zurich. The model. A Swiss credit vehicle without a banking license arranges and grants SERV-insured export loans ranging from under CHF 1 million to CHF 30 million. Each loan is refinanced back-to-back through banking partners: same term, same currency. SERV covers 95% of the credit default risk; the refinancers receive a 100% guarantee. The company’s retention is capped at 2.5% of the portfolio. In 2024, FINMA confirmed—based on the facts available at the time—that no banking license is required for this business model. The Team. Operations are managed by a bank-independent arranger under a management contract: six senior specialists with over 100 years of experience in export finance and a presence in East Africa, Turkey, and Latin America. The team is employed by the manager, who is also a shareholder. Under the same leadership, the predecessor vehicle achieved a portfolio of over CHF 170 million across 122 transactions without incurring a net loss (management figures, unaudited). XF Infra AG commenced operations in July 2026; a closed loan book does not yet exist. The pipeline. 21 projects, with a probability-weighted value of CHF 124 million, involving well-known Swiss exporters from the mechanical engineering, textile technology, medical technology, and rolling stock sectors. The first major projects are nearing financial close. SERV covers approximately CHF 1.3 billion in export credit volume annually; the target is 10% of that amount. Costs. The company has no employees of its own and no assets. The management fee covers personnel expenses; the remaining operating costs amount to CHF 100,000–150,000 per year. The figures (management’s projected figures, unaudited). 2025 was a start-up year with no revenue and a net loss of CHF -600,000. For 2026, revenue of CHF 480,000 and a net loss of CHF -630,000 are projected. By 2031, the portfolio is expected to grow to CHF 444 million, total revenue is projected to rise from CHF 1.7 million (2027) to CHF 7.1 million (2031), and profit after taxes is expected to reach CHF 2.3 million in 2031. The projected return on equity would then be around 14%. If new business were halved, the IRR for the new shareholder would be 4–6%. The Risks. SERV coverage relates to credit default risk. The investor remains exposed to equity risk: planning risk, illiquidity, dilution, pipeline concentration, fee burdens during the start-up years, and even total loss. The transaction. Capital increase through the issuance of new shares totaling CHF 5 million in exchange for 50% of the share capital; pre-money valuation of CHF 5 million; entry at approximately 1.1x book value. Existing shares will not be sold. The model IRR for the new shareholder is 12.9% p.a. upon exit at the 2031 book value (projected value). An independent company valuation estimates the equity value at CHF 13.5–16.4 million (post-money).

This owner-managed company has specialized in physical therapy and medical rehabilitation in German-speaking Switzerland for over ten years. At its four locations, it offers a wide range of physical therapy treatments, supplemented by medical exercise therapy and health-focused exercise programs. The holistic treatment approach enables personalized care and the continuation of training beyond the actual therapy phase. Between 2022 and 2024, the company achieved stable annual revenue of approximately CHF 1.9 million, while adjusted EBITDA increased from CHF 75,000 to CHF 218,000. The decline in revenue to CHF 1.62 million in 2025 was primarily due to the deliberate termination of a partnership with a referring physician at one location. A significant recovery was already evident in the first half of 2026. Based on the half-year figures, revenue of CHF 2.04 million is expected for 2026, with adjusted EBITDA of approximately CHF 267,000, corresponding to an EBITDA margin of 13.1%. As part of a succession plan, the entire company is up for sale. One of the two current owners will continue to work as a physical therapist at a 60% workload following the acquisition, thereby ensuring a high degree of continuity in patient care. The organizational succession plan for the second owner has already been factored into the adjusted financial figures.

An exceptionally profitable mechanical engineering company based in Switzerland (founded in 2012) is for sale. The company is the world’s sole manufacturer of its specialty machines and thus holds a de facto monopoly. Key Figures: - Annual Revenue: approx. 1.375 million EUR - EBIT margin: approx. 90% - EBIT per year: approx. 1.168 million EUR - No employee transfer required The business model is IP-driven and includes all rights, design and manufacturing drawings, as well as technical know-how. The machines can be delivered fully assembled and are therefore immediately ready for international distribution. The buyer does not need to have its own technical expertise, which is why the company is also suitable for sales organizations, trading companies, and financial investors. The international market has not yet been fully tapped and represents the key growth driver. International expansion can begin immediately after closing. The exceptional earnings quality is based on the company’s monopoly position, the high proportion of IP, and a very lean cost structure. Operational risks are low, as there is no reliance on specific personnel. Indicative purchase price range: Negotiable at 6.5 million EUR, with additional upside for strategic buyers. The sale is planned as a short-term, structured business sale (asset deal). We will provide further information exclusively after the signing of an NDA.

The company, a spin-off from the University of Zurich, is developing software for the digital diagnosis of mental disorders that is medically certified by Swissmedic in accordance with the MDD. It standardizes, structures, and accelerates diagnostic processes. The solution systematically records mental health symptoms, visualizes them in a clear symptom map, and generates clinically validated diagnostic recommendations. In this way, it helps professionals reach well-founded diagnostic decisions more quickly and initiate targeted treatment at an early stage. Early detection, improved diagnoses, and low-barrier access to appropriate solutions generally reduce costs and enhance the well-being of those affected. With more than six years of research behind it, the company has been on the market since 2019. It offers Europe’s first and only clinically validated tool for mental health diagnosis.

It is a Swiss company specializing in cold therapy and ice bath solutions. The company has quickly established itself as a leading provider in its niche market and boasts a strong brand presence, excellent customer reviews, and prominent reference clients from the sports, health, and wellness sectors. The company sells a wide range of ice baths, cooling systems, accessories, and custom solutions through a largely digital sales approach. Sales are primarily made directly to end customers through its own online store, which enables the company to maintain close customer relationships and achieve attractive margins. Additionally, there are growth opportunities in the B2B sector and in select international markets. Thanks to a lean operating model, an established supplier network, and largely automated processes, the company achieves high profitability with minimal organizational overhead. In fiscal year 2025, the company generated revenue of approximately CHF 0.8 million and EBITDA of approximately CHF 0.25 million. As part of a succession plan, 100% of the company’s shares are for sale. The current owners are prepared to ensure a structured handover and to support the buyer during a defined onboarding phase.

As part of a structured succession plan, we are assisting the owner of an established civil engineering firm in Switzerland and are reaching out to strategically suitable partners for this purpose. Target company: • Owner-managed public limited company (AG) with over 20 years of market presence • Approximately EUR 4.5 million in revenue, profitable and low in debt • Specialist in civil engineering and environmentally focused infrastructure (road and trail construction, hydraulic engineering, restoration, pipeline construction) with proven expertise in challenging terrain • Solid, recurring customer base (companies, municipalities, agriculture, forestry operations), a well-coordinated team, and a state-of-the-art fleet of machinery

The company is an omnichannel platform for curated designer jewelry in the demi-fine segment, founded in Switzerland in 2011 and now based in Berlin. The company combines e-commerce, its own boutiques, shop-in-shop spaces, and selected online marketplaces into an integrated business model in the DACH region. With approximately 30 employees and over 100 affiliated international designers and brands, it generates a total GMV of over CHF 11 million; the Swiss unit is cash-flow positive and the retail business is profitable. The company is supported by its strategic anchor investor as well as an experienced management and board team.

A Swiss technology company with an international presence, specializing in the development and production of customized mobile IT device solutions, is available for sale or investment. The company has developed an innovative Windows tablet platform featuring a highly energy-efficient color display that remains clearly legible even in direct sunlight. The scalable technology addresses numerous professional application areas, including construction, logistics, agriculture, insurance, manufacturing, building automation, and medical technology. The company has already entered the market and secured its first major clients. A partnership with a leading international IT distributor has been established for global marketing and logistics.

The company is an owner-managed construction service provider with many years of experience and a successful market presence in the field of renovation and modernization of existing properties. The company is supported by a well-coordinated team of qualified professionals and is known for high-quality workmanship, reliability, and personalized client service. Thanks to established customer relationships, a high referral rate, and a broad-based order portfolio, it has been able to grow steadily in recent years and achieve sustainable, profitable business growth.

This well-established Swiss company operates as an internationally oriented B2B specialist provider, combining a leanly organized trading business with in-house technology development. By maintaining control over key development and manufacturing steps, the company offers a high degree of customization, short decision-making processes, and reliable quality standards. An experienced, interdisciplinary team of experts combines comprehensive expertise in development, production, application engineering, and sales. As part of a structured succession plan, the current ownership is available for a transition period—to be agreed upon—to facilitate onboarding and knowledge transfer.

An established Swiss premium agency in the field of digital corporate communications is for sale. It boasts clear market positioning, high profitability, and operational management that is completely independent of the owners. The company is positioned in the premium segment, covers the entire production cycle from concept to production, and serves a broadly diversified client base throughout Switzerland. A key competitive advantage lies in the lean production structure, which has been optimized over the years and enables profitability above the industry average. In fiscal year 2025, the company generated operating revenue of approximately CHF 1.7 million and adjusted EBITDA of approximately CHF 515,000, corresponding to a strong EBITDA margin of 30%. Based on current trends, operating revenue of approximately CHF 2.0 million and EBITDA of over CHF 700,000 are expected for 2026. The business model is extremely capital-light, free of financial debt, and features a very solid balance sheet structure with high net liquidity. The broadly diversified customer base ranges from SMEs to large national corporations and public institutions, with revenue spread across a large number of customers, resulting in a correspondingly low concentration risk. In-house AI tools are already in operational use, and the existing creative expertise provides a strong foundation for developing new AI-powered offerings without cannibalizing the profitable premium core business. Since the business is organized digitally and is location-independent, it can be scaled without significant additional investment. The owner is seeking a suitable succession plan due to a new, non-competing business venture. To ensure an orderly transition, the owner is available on a flexible basis during a training phase. The transaction offers a successor the opportunity to take over a highly profitable, scalable, and future-proof communications agency with a well-established team, a strong market position, and attractive growth options.

Top usability – compliant with Swiss and EU regulations – scalable. Flexible strategic investment opportunities are available to work with the product developer to unlock further growth and scaling potential in this market of the future. The company has developed a legally secure solution for digitally signing documents, compliant with Swiss (eIDAS) and EU (ZertES) regulations. The product has been successfully launched in the DACH market. Discerning customers (courts, notaries, attorneys) value its ease of use and flexible integration into their operational processes. Paper-based signing solutions are still frequently used—inefficient, legally uncertain, and costly. However, a shift in mindset is slowly taking hold as processes become increasingly digital. This product fills precisely that gap. An investor now has the opportunity to act as a strategic partner and break down this final hurdle to legally compliant digitization. Highlights: - Proof of concept clearly demonstrated - Customers throughout the DACH region - Excellent usability with a focus on simplicity - Flexibility - Advanced encryption technology - White-labeling possible - High growth and scalability potential