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SME Equity Partners
SME Equity Partners invests in the growth of Swiss SMEs on an entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur basis. The firm promotes the Swiss Mittelstand and acts as...
SME Equity Partners
SME Equity Partners invests in the growth of Swiss SMEs on an entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur basis. The firm promotes the Swiss Mittelstand and acts as responsible Swiss entrepreneurs focused on pragmatic, reliable partnerships. Its passion is the Swiss SME landscape and supporting successful entrepreneurs to expand attractive business models.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2019
Location
Region
Europe
Country
Switzerland
City
Zurich
Corporate office
Zurich, Switzerland
Principals
Claudio Steffenoni
Managing Partner
Philippe Stüdi
Managing Partner
Christoph Weber
Präsident des Verwaltungsrates
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Does SME Equity Partners operate fixed-term funds or permanent capital?
SME Equity Partners explicitly states it imposes no fixed time limits on its investments. The firm operates without a defined exit horizon, structuring its ownership as a permanent partnership with each portfolio company. This distinguishes it from traditional private equity funds that must return capital to limited partners within a fixed term.
Which industries does SME Equity Partners target?
The firm focuses on established Swiss Mittelstand businesses with healthy, expandable models. Its disclosed portfolio covers medical consumables through Promedical, sterile anesthesia products through Nizell Medical, online gift retail through Geschenkidee.ch and Happyshops, and building-security integration through SecuSuisse.
How does SME Equity Partners source its investments?
SME relies on direct engagement with Swiss business owners seeking a long-term succession partner. The firm describes its approach as "entrepreneur to entrepreneur," with initial meetings centered on shared values and a jointly developed growth thesis before any transaction is considered.
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