Soleal Unternehmerkapital AG
Zurich holding that buys majority stakes in profitable Swiss, German and Austrian SMEs with the private capital of its two founders, Karl Spielberger and Fabrice Nava.
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Family & background
- HEADQUARTERS
- Zurich, Switzerland
Investment approach
- GEOGRAPHY
- SwitzerlandGermanyAustria
- STAGES
- Buyout
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Private equityDirect investments
Overview
Soleal Unternehmerkapital AG, based in Zurich, acquires majority stakes (over 50%) in established small and mid-sized companies in Switzerland, Germany and Austria, typically in succession, carve-out or turnaround situations. It states that it invests only the private funds of its two founders and that holding periods are unlimited. Its group of companies in Switzerland, Germany and Italy employs about 1,300 people. Targets have EBIT of CHF 2-10 million; start-ups, technology-driven models, construction and hospitality are excluded.
Investment thesis
Buys profitable SMEs with an established market position facing succession, corporate spin-offs or turnarounds; majority control only; EBIT CHF 2-10 million (add-ons can be smaller); no start-up or growth financing; no sector focus but excludes heavily technology-driven businesses, construction and hospitality/tourism.
Holdings & investments (12)
- Aartech GmbHIndustrial & Manufacturing
- ASS Alu-Schaltschränke AGIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Gugler Electronic AGIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Härterei Arbon AG AKAIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Hagmann Tec AGIndustrial & Manufacturing
- ListemannIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Martin Staud GmbHConsumer & E-commerce
- olo Marzipan O. Lohner AGFood & Agriculture
- ValimmobilierReal Estate & PropTech
- Wärmebehandlung Klingnau AGIndustrial & Manufacturing
- WMT S.r.lIndustrial & Manufacturing
- Zwick GmbHIndustrial & Manufacturing
People
Frequently asked questions
Soleal Unternehmerkapital AG is a family holding based in Zurich, Switzerland.
Soleal Unternehmerkapital AG invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes private equity and direct investments.
Soleal Unternehmerkapital AG invests at Buyout stage in Industrial & Manufacturing, Food & Agriculture, Consumer & E-commerce and Real Estate & PropTech.
Key people at Soleal Unternehmerkapital AG include Karl Spielberger (Founder), Fabrice Nava (Founder), Reto Eisenbart (Principal) and Reto Furrer (Portfolio Director).
Soleal Unternehmerkapital AG's holdings and investments include Aartech GmbH, ASS Alu-Schaltschränke AG, Gugler Electronic AG, Härterei Arbon AG AKA, Hagmann Tec AG, Listemann, Martin Staud GmbH and olo Marzipan O. Lohner AG, among others.