Swiss Holding Company · Geneva
A Permanent Home for Exceptional Swiss Businesses
We acquire and build outstanding Swiss SMEs with one objective: preserving what makes them exceptional while providing the capital, stability and long-term vision to thrive for generations.
About
Built for the Long Term
Unlike traditional private equity, we do not buy businesses to resell them. We acquire companies with the intention of owning them indefinitely.
Our philosophy is simple:
- Respect the legacy built by founders
- Preserve company culture
- Invest patiently
- Empower existing management
- Allocate capital responsibly
Investment Criteria
What We Look For
We typically invest in businesses that are:
Located in Switzerland
Headquartered and rooted in the Swiss economy
€5M–100M revenue
Established small and medium-sized enterprises
Profitable
A consistent history of earnings
Strong recurring cash flows
Predictable, durable revenue streams
Market leaders in niche industries
Defensible positions in focused markets
High customer retention
Long-standing, loyal customer relationships
Strong management teams
Capable leadership that stays on board
Founder succession situations
Owners seeking a permanent, careful successor
Sellers
Why Sell to Kora
Traditional Buyers
- Short investment horizon
- Financial engineering
- Cost cutting
- Multiple ownership changes
- Exit after 3–7 years
Kora Group
- Permanent ownership
- Long-term investment
- Preserve employees
- Respect company culture
- Decentralized operations
- Fast decisions
- Founder legacy matters
Our Approach
Our Philosophy
Permanent Ownership
We buy businesses to keep them.
Decentralized Leadership
Companies continue operating independently.
Disciplined Capital Allocation
Cash generated by our companies is reinvested into strengthening existing businesses and acquiring new ones.
Process
A Discreet, Efficient Path
From first conversation to closing — typically 8–12 weeks.
- 01
Confidential introduction
- 02
Initial discussion
- 03
Indicative offer
- 04
Due diligence
- 05
Closing
- 06
Long-term partnership
Why Switzerland
An Exceptional Home for Enduring Businesses
600,000+
SMEs across Switzerland
Thousands
of succession opportunities
World-class
industrial base
Strong
export economy
Great businesses deserve permanent owners. Our role is not to change what already works, but to preserve it, strengthen it and ensure it continues to thrive for decades.
— Founder, Kora Group
Contact
Let’s Start a Conversation
Whether you are a founder considering succession or an advisor representing a business owner, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.