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  • Award recognises strong performance in the mortgage business

    Award recognises strong performance in the mortgage business

    Swisschange Financial Services AG, a financial boutique regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has won the Baloise Broker Award 2026. The prize, awarded by Baloise Bank AG from Solothurn, is based on the parameters of submitted applications, completion rate, financing volume and mortgage portfolio.

    Four out of five mortgage applications submitted by Swisschange lead to a successful conclusion. According to the press release, the mortgage broker achieves this high success rate through careful dossier preparation. Swisschange begins long before the first bank offer with a structured analysis of the financing situation and the selection of a suitable financing partner.

    “This award confirms what we have been practising for years: Genuine buyer representation pays off measurably – for our customers and in a market comparison,” Lester Steinger, CEO and founder of Swisschange, is quoted as saying.

    Swisschange sees itself as a pioneer of independent buyer representation in the Swiss property market. The company has been assisting private clients and entrepreneurs with property, financing and asset decisions since 2003.

  • Digital energy hub strengthens solar industry

    Digital energy hub strengthens solar industry

    The Swiss Federal Technology Fund has granted Solarify a guarantee. Together with the commitment of the Abendrot Foundation, the developer and operator of swarm-financed solar systems based in Wabern will be able to further develop its Digital Energy Hub, according to a press release.

    The Solarify Digital Energy Hub is used for the intelligent management and optimisation of solar systems in a flexible energy system. It aims to integrate the systems into a sustainable and stable energy system.

    Solarify’s business model enables interested parties to invest in solar energy without having to build and own solar systems themselves. A system is realised as soon as enough investors have been found for the project. Solarify takes care of the maintenance of the systems and markets the electricity produced. Every three months, the participants receive a share of the profits from the sale of electricity.

  • The future of the Ticino real estate market at the heart of immoTable Ticino

    The future of the Ticino real estate market at the heart of immoTable Ticino

    Under the moderation of Natascia Valenta, Michele Bertini (La Mobiliare), Nicolas Daldini (SVIT Ticino), Gian-Luca Lardi (Swiss Association of Building Contractors) and Sandro Montorfani (Private Construction Department, City of Lugano) spoke.

    The debate touched on key issues such as the replanning and densification of the territory, the simplification of procedures for building permits and the need to streamline legislation in order to speed up decision-making processes.

    It was also emphasized that investments in Ticino are positive today, thanks to the decrease in vacancies, which are mainly concentrated in obsolete properties.

    Future challenges also included the issue of PPPs (public-private partnerships) and shrinking funds for renovation in the context of an ageing population and the building stock in need of renewal. This is an issue that will be of crucial importance in the coming years.

    The strategic role of Italy as an economic partner and source of skilled labor was also mentioned, as well as the effects of the recent votes on the imputed rental value, which will have a significant impact on the finances of the canton and the municipalities.

    Despite the challenges, the Sonnenstube remains a dynamic and attractive region for real estate investment, ready to take advantage of the opportunities offered by a changing market.

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  • Trèfle-Blanc the 400 million euro project gets underway

    Trèfle-Blanc the 400 million euro project gets underway

    The question of the actual costs of the Trèfle Blanc project caused speculation in the run-up to the project. Estimates ranged from 275 to 400 million francs. Now the Geneva government is providing clarity with the submission of a comprehensive investment bill. The initial discrepancy is not the result of a change of plan or “salami-slicing”, but of the detailed breakdown of the various funding sources and project phases.

    Initially, a credit of CHF 275.5 million will be submitted to the Grand Council for approval. This sum primarily covers the construction of two ice rinks (232 million), supplemented by costs for outdoor facilities (7.9 million), the tram connection (over 9 million), contingencies (9.3 million) and inflation (8.3 million). If this loan is approved by parliament, it could still be subject to a referendum if necessary.

    However, this sum does not represent the total costs for the canton, as CHF 17 million has already been spent on preliminary studies. This means that the total costs borne by the state to date already amount to CHF 293 million.

    Why it is 400 million
    The confusion surrounding the CHF 400 million is cleared up when the park-and-ride car park is included. This car park, whose construction will begin before the rest of the infrastructure, will provide 928 parking spaces for cars and 244 for motorbikes. It will cost an estimated CHF 99 million, a sum that is not directly requested by parliament. It will be financed by the Car Park Foundation, an autonomous public-law institution, which will borrow 75 million francs with the approval of the state, while the rest will come from its own funds. The repayment of this loan is secured in the long term by the income from the P R.

    The financing architecture
    It is essential to add this CHF 99 million to the total cost of the Trèfle Blanc project. Regardless of the source of financing used, this is public money, as the car park foundation is part of the public sector, similar to the Geneva utilities or the Geneva University Hospitals. This can also be seen in the consolidated financial statements of the Canton of Geneva. As the Presidential Department of the State Council confirms, everything is interconnected. A successful referendum against the 275 million loan would bring the entire project, including the P R, to a halt.

    The transparency in the cost breakdown of the Trèfle-Blanc project now creates the basis for an informed debate and paves the way for the realisation of this important infrastructure project, which will have a significant impact on Geneva.

  • Successful financing round enables expansion of concrete sensor technology

    Successful financing round enables expansion of concrete sensor technology

    Dietikon-based DuraMon AG successfully completed a financing round totalling 1.6 million Swiss francs for the seed extension in February, according to a press release. The round was led by venture capital and private equity investor QBIT Capital in Zurich, which had already led DuraMon’s seed financing round in June 2023. Sika in Baar, a key investor since June 2023, has extended its commitment by rejoining as a strategic partner alongside Helbling Equities and others, it added. The fresh capital creates the conditions for scaling and expansion beyond the DACH region.

    DuraMon is a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich(ETH) that specialises in a new type of sensor technology that ensures long-term stable corrosion monitoring of concrete infrastructure such as bridges, tunnels, multi-storey car parks and parking garages. This enables the early detection and understanding of deterioration processes in concrete structures, according to the press release. This means that the right type of repair can be determined at the right time and in the right place in the structure, allowing building owners to optimise their maintenance strategies and reduce repair costs.

    The newly secured funding will enable DuraMon to automate and optimise key internal processes, namely automated data analysis and sensor installation, according to the press release. There will also be a strong focus on customer development and expanding DuraMon’s market reach beyond the DACH region into other European countries.

  • Private investors drive innovation in Zurich

    Private investors drive innovation in Zurich

    The Zurich financial centre is not only an important centre for banks and insurance companies, but also a key factor for the development of young companies. Private investors such as private equity and venture capital companies, multi and single family offices as well as foundations support start-ups with targeted investments that promote innovation and economic growth.

    According to the new study “Zurich Financial Centre 2025/2026”, which was commissioned by the cantonal Office of Economic Affairs and the city’s Urban Development Department, 208 private equity and venture capital companies and over 2,800 foundations are active in the Zurich region. They employ a total of around 3800 people and have made a significant contribution to the development of Zurich as a centre of innovation over the last ten years.

    Growth and financing gaps in the start-up ecosystem
    Between 2014 and 2024, over 900 start-ups were founded in the Zurich region, raising a total of CHF 9.6 billion in various financing rounds. Almost half of the total financing volume of start-ups in Switzerland. In the case of companies whose investor structure is known, around one third of the funds come from regional investors.

    However, the study shows that many start-ups encounter financing hurdles in the next growth phase after initial support from accelerators, incubators and foundations. While private equity and venture capital companies are increasingly getting involved in expansion financing, a financing gap remains. This can lead to young companies moving abroad in order to secure capital for scaling up.

    Zurich as an attractive location for venture capital
    The Zurich region offers ideal conditions for investors thanks to its strong market environment, international network and the availability of highly qualified specialists. Single family offices in particular are playing a growing role, as they enable long-term investments in innovative projects. Swiss single family offices invest an average of 12 per cent of their assets under management in venture capital, of which around CHF 24 billion flows into projects within Switzerland.

    According to Michael Grass from BAK Economics, which conducted the study, it is crucial to close the financing gap in the growth phase of start-ups. This would not only secure the region’s innovative strength, but also reduce the risk of emigration.

    “Strengthening the investor location” initiative launched
    Based on the results of the study, the canton of Zurich is launching the “Strengthening the investor location” sub-project as part of the “Innovation Location 2030” initiative. The Department of Economic Affairs has been tasked with developing targeted measures to improve the attractiveness of the location for venture capitalists. The aim is to optimise the investment conditions for start-ups and scale-ups and expand financing opportunities in the region.

    Concrete strategies are to be developed through dialogue between politics, business and investors in order to further strengthen Zurich as a leading location for venture capital. The city of Zurich is already actively involved in promoting start-ups, including with incubators such as BlueLion and Startzentrum Zürich as well as the city’s KlimUp programme for sustainable innovations.

    The results of the initiative should help to further develop Zurich as a dynamic and competitive investment location and secure the business centre in the long term.

  • Der Switzerland Innovation Park Central

    Der Switzerland Innovation Park Central

    At Suurstoffi in Rotkreuz, the SIPC offers an inspiring environment that promotes dialogue and collaboration between over 120 partners from business, science and society. A vibrant innovation ecosystem is created here that efficiently translates new ideas into marketable solutions in the construction sector.

    Diverse formats to promote innovation
    In order to drive innovation, the SIPC works in five thematically focussed Future Labs, which specifically address current challenges such as the transformation to a circular economy in construction or new processing models
    in construction or new processing models. These labs are hybrid working environments with structured processes and formats that promote collaborative innovation. A variety of event and workshop formats as well as the digital community platform Jointcreate – a kind of “LinkedIn for innovation” – provide inspiration, empower participants and support the innovation process. The focus is always on implementation to achieve real impact. Financing and start-up advice as well as office and project space are available for this purpose.
    The SIPC also manages various programmes, such as the Circular Building Charter, an association of major real estate investors who are increasingly focusing on circular procurement and construction methods. The SIPC imparts knowledge in regular experience workshops. The open sharing of experiences in pioneering projects promotes dialogue within the industry.

    A contribution to the construction industry of tomorrow
    With its clear values – openness, fairness and professionalism – the SIPC makes a decisive contribution to the transformation of the construction industry. As a non-profit organisation, it pursues the motto “Building Excellence” and invites all interested parties to become part of this movement. Switzerland Innovation Park Central shows how innovation in the construction industry can promote not only technological progress but also social responsibility. By combining vision and practice, the SIPC is shaping a sustainable future and is an indispensable partner for anyone who wants to contribute to the construction industry of tomorrow.

  • Home ownership is becoming more expensive

    Home ownership is becoming more expensive

    Prices for owner-occupied residential property rose in the third quarter of 2024 compared to both the previous quarter and the previous year, Raiffeisen Switzerland reported in a press release on the banking group’s latest transaction price index. “The price momentum on the Swiss owner-occupied property market has not weakened any further recently, so its low point is probably behind us,” says chief economist Fredy Hasenmaile. “The already significantly more favourable financing conditions and the prospect of further interest rate cuts should boost demand for residential property.”

    Prices for single-family homes in the quarter under review were 1.6 per cent higher than in the previous quarter. In a year-on-year comparison, the experts at Raiffeisen Switzerland observed an increase of 3.3 per cent. Prices for condominiums were up 0.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter and 2.8 per cent year-on-year.

    In a regional comparison, prices for single-family homes in Central Switzerland rose the most year-on-year at 13.7 per cent. Central Switzerland also led the way for condominiums with an increase of 7.9 per cent. By contrast, prices for single-family homes in the Bern and Lake Geneva regions fell by 2.1 and 3.4 per cent respectively year-on-year.

  • 69 million dollars secured for CO2 storage technology

    69 million dollars secured for CO2 storage technology

    Neustark has secured financing totalling 69 million dollars. According to a press release, the ClimateTech company from Bern was supported by the Decarbonisation Partners financing fund, a partnership between BlackRock and Temasek, with the backing of Blume Equity. UBS initiated debt financing. Existing financiers Siemens Financial Services, Verve Ventures, ACE Ventures and Holcim also participated in the new capital round.

    Neustark intends to use the acquired funds to strengthen its position in Europe and gain new markets in America and Asia.

    Neustark, a spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich(ETH), has developed a process in which CO2 is converted into limestone, which is bound to the pores and surface of the concrete granulate. The carbonated granulate can then be used in road construction or for the production of recycled concrete. According to the company, Neustark currently operates 19 plants with this technology in Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria and Switzerland. The company aims to store 1 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air by 2030.

  • Millions invested in expansion and development secured

    Millions invested in expansion and development secured

    Spacewise has received fresh capital to further invest in its product development and expansion in North America. According to a press release, an undisclosed seven-figure sum was raised in a post-seed financing round. The round was led by Zug-based investor Sandermoen with the participation of Zürcher Kantonalbank(ZKB) as well as several family offices and business angels.

    The Zurich-based proptech software-as-a-service company operates an award-winning platform for the temporary letting of retail properties. The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Brad Peppard, describes this platform as a “first-class solution for sales automation”. Spacewise is “well on its way to doing for short-term commercial lettings what online booking services have done for hotel reservations”.

    Customers can opt for either a comprehensive end-to-end solution or specific modules. This flexibility, says Spacewise, “increases effectiveness and efficiency in presenting property portfolios, managing space inventory and maximising revenue”.

    In Europe, Spacewise works with Migros, Swiss Post, Coop, Wincasa and SBB, among others, which handle thousands of rental contracts. In North America, it has partnerships with major players such as Regency Centres and Oxford Properties.

    “Spacewise has recognised a critical market need and has achieved impressive market momentum in Switzerland,” investment manager Yves Becker from ZKB is quoted as saying. “The company’s unique white labelling solution and strong network of partnerships positions it well for international expansion.”

  • Zug sets standards in global blockchain research

    Zug sets standards in global blockchain research

    With the support of the Canton of Zug, an interdisciplinary research centre is being established that will focus on the diverse applications and effects of blockchain technology. The initiative, which is being realised in cooperation with the University of Lucerne and Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, will not only research the technological aspects of blockchain, but also the social, economic and political aspects. Finance Director Heinz Tännler emphasises that the project not only promotes scientific research, but also strengthens Zug as a business location, particularly in light of the new OECD minimum taxation that was introduced at the beginning of 2024.

    Globally unique research initiative
    The newly founded Zug Institute for Blockchain Research at the University of Lucerne will focus on the challenges and opportunities of this disruptive technology. Nine new chairs will be created to address the various facets of blockchain technology. The research will pursue a holistic approach that encompasses technological innovations as well as the associated social, economic and political issues. The aim is to develop an in-depth understanding of blockchain technology and its potential impact on society.

    Strengthening research capacities at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciencesand Arts
    The Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts will significantly expand its existing activities in blockchain research through the new initiative. The university is contributing its expertise in the fields of computer science, finance and technology to the project and is working closely with the University of Lucerne to create a comprehensive research environment. This cooperation forms the basis for the hub, a platform for collaboration and communication that promotes exchange between the participating researchers and the global blockchain community.

    Sustainable funding and long-term goals
    Following the initial start-up funding from the canton, it is planned that the project will switch to sustainable sources of funding. An external evaluation after three years will assess the effectiveness and progress of the research initiative. These measures will ensure that the “Blockchain Zug – Joint Research Initiative” becomes a permanent fixture in the global research landscape in the long term and establishes Zug as a leading centre for blockchain technology.

  • Investment in cement-free construction

    Investment in cement-free construction

    Oxara announces a successful pre-series A financing by two high-calibre investors from the construction industry. According to a press release, the new partners are buildify.earth, an Evergreen Investment Holding specialising in circular and sustainable tech companies, and Samih Sawiris, who is developing the region in the canton of Uri into a premium destination with his company Andermatt Swissalps.

    The funds received will reportedly be used to strengthen operational activities and to construct the first cement-free building together with its industrial partners. Oxara’s products will be presented exclusively in this building.

    The spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich has reportedly successfully completed seven commercial pilot projects since it was founded in 2019. Oxara has gained an industrial partner for the production of its cement-free additive and binder for the manufacture of concrete. In addition, the patent portfolio has been expanded through active research and development of new products and the team has been significantly enlarged. Oxara is now preparing to broaden its business and offer its fully commercialised products with national and global partners and customers in the DACH region as well as in Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

  • CHF 2 million for the development of energy-saving lighting

    CHF 2 million for the development of energy-saving lighting

    LEDCity, a Zurich-based start-up in the cleantech sector, has secured 2 million Swiss francs as part of a further financing round. According to a press release, the company was able to secure a total of 5 million Swiss francs in funding within a period of twelve months. The secured Series A financing will enable LEDCity to further consolidate its role as a leading innovator in the cleantech sector, according to the press release. “With the new funding from our investors, we are well positioned to respond to growing demand and advance our mission to reduce dependence on fossil fuels by redefining lighting,” said Patrik Deuss, CEO and founder of LEDCity, in the press release.

    LEDCity has developed a lighting solution that aims to reduce electricity consumption by up to 80 per cent. The company wants to use it to replace traditional motion detectors in commercial buildings. The innovative system controls the lighting on site using sensors and algorithms directly in the light source. This means that each area of a building can be illuminated exactly as required. With the additional funding, the company aims to meet the demand for these intelligent and energy-efficient systems on the national and international market, according to the press release.

  • Limmatstadt AG prepares for the next stage

    Limmatstadt AG prepares for the next stage

    As announced, Balz Halter has resigned as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Limmatstadt AG. Erika Fries, Peter Rauch and Franziska Schopp also stepped down at the Annual General Meeting on 12 March at JED Schlieren. “We want to make room for new forces,” says Halter. The shareholders of the regional location promoter unanimously elected Lara Albanesi (Administrative Director of the Kurtheater Baden), the Mayor of Weiningen and Weytec co-owner Mario Okle and Jasmina Ritz to the Board of Directors. They will join Josef Bütler and Jörg Krummenacher, who are currently on the Board. Jasmina Ritz announced her resignation as Managing Director of Limmatstadt at the end of 2024.

    The new Board of Directors will primarily have to deal with financing. According to Balz Halter, expenditure amounts to around CHF 600,000, a third of which is for staff. The municipalities and the two cantons pay 200,000 francs, the economy 150,000 francs. Halter AG will pay the remainder, most recently CHF 250,000. His company will do this one last time in 2024, said the initiator of Limmatstadt AG.

    Both politicians and the business community are called upon to provide future funding. “We need regional location promotion,” said Urdorf mayor Sandra Rottensteiner. “We need to divide the funding so that we can maintain the structures of Limmatstadt AG.” Urdorf is prepared to double its contribution.

    The Limmat Valley SME and Trade Association, the Spreitenbach Industry, Services and Trade Association(IDH), the Schlieren Chamber of Commerce and the Dietikon Industry and Trade Association support the further development of the regional location promoter. A joint vision, a performance mandate and a financial commitment from the new organisation are needed, they write in a parallel statement. The organisation should operate economic and location promotion, network the region internally and represent it externally.

    Patrick Stäuble, IDH President and Managing Director of Shoppi Tivoli, emphasised the importance of a cross-cantonal offering. “We need an institution that looks beyond borders. Then the economy will be prepared to give money,” he said on the podium.

    The members of the Board of Directors are confident. “I don’t have a recipe yet, but I have confidence that things will continue,” said the newly elected Mario Okle. Josef Bütler, one of the two incumbents and former mayor of Spreitenbach: “I am convinced that we will still be around in 2025.”

  • Meyer Burger Technology Ltd plans capital increase to support US expansion

    Meyer Burger Technology Ltd plans capital increase to support US expansion

    In response to the continued losses in Europe and the attractive opportunities in the US market, Meyer Burger has undertaken a strategic realignment. This realignment includes a capital increase to close a financing gap of CHF 450 million and to achieve a positive cash flow in the medium term. The planned rights issue is intended to help finance the completion of the plants in the USA, which will significantly increase production capacity.

    In addition to the planned rights issue, Meyer Burger has received an export credit guarantee from the German government of up to USD 95 million and is seeking further financing through an Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit of up to USD 300 million. In addition, the company is pursuing the possibility of a loan guaranteed by the US Department of Energy to support the completion of its manufacturing facilities in Colorado Springs and Goodyear.

    These financing measures underscore Meyer Burger’s commitment to expanding its presence in the United States and capitalising on market opportunities there. The investment in the US manufacturing facilities is a key step in strengthening the company’s global competitiveness and securing long-term growth.

    Gunter Erfurt, CEO of Meyer Burger, emphasises the importance of the rights issue and other sources of financing for the expansion plans in the USA. Franz Richter, Chairman of the Board of Directors, emphasises that the implementation of these plans will enable Meyer Burger to leverage its technological leadership position to drive commercial success and generate investor returns.

    Meyer Burger’s strategic actions, including the planned capital increase and diversification of funding sources, are aimed at expanding production capacity in the United States and positioning the company for a profitable future. These developments are of critical importance to property management professionals as they have a direct impact on global supply chains and the availability of photovoltaic technologies.

  • New construction of the Witzwil regional prison

    New construction of the Witzwil regional prison

    The plans to modernise the prison infrastructure in the canton of Bern are taking shape. The new building is to be financed with a total budget of CHF 13.5 million, which the cantonal government has now submitted to the cantonal parliament. This step is part of a comprehensive strategy to modernise the prison system, which is set out in the Canton of Berne’s master plan.

    CHF 12 million has been earmarked for the competition to ensure the best possible realisation of the new building project. The need for this new building arises from the condition of the existing Biel/Bienne regional prison and the requirement to provide adequate support for the closed prison system. The clarifications on prison space requirements and operating costs requested by the Grand Council in advance have now been provided, which means that the project is based on solid data.

    In addition, the realisation of the new building requires the relocation of a number of agricultural buildings that are essential for prison operations in Witzwil. In order to avoid expensive interim solutions, it is proposed to construct these buildings from scratch, for which an additional CHF 1.5 million has been budgeted.

    The vote on these financing proposals is scheduled for the 2024 summer session of the Grand Council. The approval of these loans will not only advance the urgently needed modernisation of correctional facilities in the Canton of Bern, but also ensure an efficient and sustainable solution for the accommodation of offenders.

  • Part-time work has an impact on pensions and AHV financing

    Part-time work has an impact on pensions and AHV financing

    Part-time work is on the rise in Switzerland, especially among women. The Federal Statistical Office (FSO) reports that around 30 per cent of single women without children will be working part-time in 2022, compared to only 15 per cent of men. This way of working not only affects individual income and pension benefits, but also the financing of the pay-as-you-go AHV system.

    A study by UBS economists entitled “Part-time work: effects on pension provision” highlights the fact that part-time work leads to reduced pension benefits and reduced savings capacity. This particularly affects single people without children, whereby the resulting pension gap is often disproportionate to the reduction in workload. For couples, on the other hand, part-time work in conjunction with income-dependent childcare subsidies can have less dramatic effects.

    The UBS study “AHV 2030 – Labour market scenarios for the fiscal sustainability of the AHV” shows that a change in labour market participation has a direct impact on the AHV funding gap. Increasing female labour market participation could slightly reduce this gap, while reduced male participation would widen the gap. A higher labour force participation of older workers would also have a positive effect.

    Future developments in the labour market and social trends such as a better work-life balance or increased childcare by men could make further structural reforms to the AHV necessary. The UBS economists emphasise that changes in the labour market alone are not enough to close the AHV funding gap.

  • Failure of the merger endeavours between Limmatstadt AG and Regionale 2025

    Failure of the merger endeavours between Limmatstadt AG and Regionale 2025

    The plans to join forces in the Limmat Valley by merging the private-sector Limmatstadt AG and the publicly financed Regionale 2025 association have failed. The two organisations, which had previously worked in parallel on the development of the Limmat Valley as a whole, were unable to agree on a joint structure and financing for a future public-private partnership. This development now raises questions about the continuation of location promotion activities in the region.

    The two organisations have existed side by side for a decade with similar objectives but different approaches and funding models. While the Limmat Valley Regional Project Show Association concentrates on the realisation of an exhibition of regional projects, Limmatstadt AG focuses on regional location promotion.

    Last year, Limmatstadt AG initiated a strategy project to develop a sustainable structure for regional development with stakeholders from various sectors. The strategy paper “Together for the Limmat Valley” aimed to merge the two organisations from 2026 in order to tackle regional challenges more efficiently.

    However, these plans were rejected by the board members of the Limmattal Regional Project Show association, which puts the continuation of the project in question. In response to this development, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Limmatstadt AG, Balz Halter, has announced his resignation and will withdraw from the organisation.

    Limmatstadt AG has worked intensively over the last ten years to establish the Limmat Valley as a region and to represent its interests. In view of the current situation, it is now being discussed whether and how location promotion in the Limmat Valley should be continued.

    The early public general meeting on 12 March 2024 is intended to provide the framework for a comprehensive discussion on the future of Limmatstadt AG and location promotion in the Limmat Valley.

  • Andermatt Swiss Alps receives loan of 125 million Swiss francs

    Andermatt Swiss Alps receives loan of 125 million Swiss francs

    According to a press release, Andermatt Swiss Alps AG has concluded a syndicated loan of CHF 125 million with a consortium of Swiss banks led by UBS subsidiary Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd. The term is four years. The lenders can extend the credit facilities twice by one year.

    According to the information provided, the loan will be used to refinance existing debt financing and to finance operations. It is also intended to enable further investment in the development of Andermatt as a destination.

    “The first-time financing through a syndicated loan is a vote of confidence in the successful development and market positioning as well as the promising prospects of our company,” CEO Raphael Krucker is quoted as saying. The transaction was led by CFO Melina Marty and accompanied by Advestra as legal advisor.

  • SAEKI Robotics receives $2.3 million in funding

    SAEKI Robotics receives $2.3 million in funding

    SAEKI Robotics has received $2.3 million from investors. The early financing round of the spin-off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich(ETH), founded in 2022, was led by the Zurich-based investment firm Wingman Ventures. In addition, the two venture capital firms Vento from Turin and GETTY from New York as well as angel investors participated.

    According to a SAEKI announcement on LinkedIn, the funding will “support our mission to build a network of decentralised automated factories that combine digital manufacturing and robotics to produce large parts at the speed of light”, such as wind turbine blades, components for concrete building parts or aircraft and car parts.

    According to a Techcrunch article linked by SAEKI in the release, the three founders are focusing on building fully automated factories with independent robotic cells that can be booked by customers. “What we hear over and over again from people and companies is the desire for faster and more sustainable solutions for their parts,” co-founder Andrea Perissinotto is quoted as saying there. “The mere offer of savings from a multi-million dollar machine that requires a lot of space and additional resources, including hiring people who know new processes and materials, is not attractive to them.”

    The company also reportedly plans to collaborate with the composites industry for lightweight but strong parts in aircraft, cars and bicycles. SAEKI’s technology is expected to eliminate the time-consuming and expensive production of complex moulds from metal or composites, and thus a bottleneck for companies.

  • FinanceScout24 and Abilect enter into strategic partnership

    FinanceScout24 and Abilect enter into strategic partnership

    FinanceScout24 and Abilect have entered into a strategic partnership and are now offering digital solutions for the renovation and financing of real estate.the cooperation offers Abilect customers attractive financing solutions for their renovation projects. In return, FinanceScout24 customers benefit from a simple and efficient solution for organising, managing and implementing modernisation and renovation projects via the Abilect platform.

    Partnership meets key need in construction
    This partnership brings two key requirements in the construction sector under one common denominator: financing options for property refurbishments and digital solutions that ensure the seamless awarding, management and execution of these works by suitable and vetted providers in the region. FinanceScout24 and Abilect jointly meet these needs for the benefit of customers. Thanks to the strategic partnership, clients can now not only create a project dossier, find qualified providers, manage and implement their projects, but also receive the best financing solution tailored to their needs.

    Great potential for all involved
    “The new offer means considerable added value for our customers. By partnering with FinanceScout24, we are expanding our ecosystem, which now includes financing solutions,” said Esha Indani, founder and CEO of Abilect. “It’s never been easier for our customers to get the work they want or need done on their home seamlessly and without any nasty cost surprises.”

    Jochen Pernegger, Managing Director at FinanceScout24, SMG Swiss Marketplace Group, also sees great potential in the new partnership for all parties involved: “Especially today, when energy efficiency and sustainability are increasingly in the foreground when renovating residential properties, the feasibility and not least the realisation of a project depend decisively on the financing.” He is convinced: “This partnership will further drive the growth of FinanceScout24 and offer an even wider range of customers the opportunity for simple, fast and independent comparisons for all their financing needs. This will make their lives even easier, in line with our vision – ‘as digital as possible, as personal as desired’.”

  • Evorest receives seven-figure early financing

    Evorest receives seven-figure early financing

    The Zurich-based start-up Evorest has acquired a seven-figure sum in a so-called pre-seed financing, according to a media release. The company has set itself the goal of renewing the rental deposit market. For the first time, tenants will be able to digitally invest their rental deposits in low-cost funds.

    This is intended to simplify the entire rental deposit management process for tenants and property managers. In the future, tenants will thus be able to sign their rental deposit contract digitally and invest their tied-up capital in exchange-traded index funds such as ETFs. They will benefit directly from the return achieved in the process.

    In the future, it will also be possible to conclude a conventional deposit account completely digitally via Evorest. Thanks to digitalisation, deposit accounts can be opened within 24 hours. Property managers will receive a higher damage cover sum as security, in line with the market. Evorest works with an unnamed Swiss partner bank that manages the capital and guarantees the security of the deposit.

    The financing now obtained is expected to be effective by the fourth quarter of 2023. With the acquired capital, the company, which was founded in March 2023, wants to implement its programme developments and activate the programme interface to its partner bank.

  • EVZ gets lead management for Bossard Arena expansion

    EVZ gets lead management for Bossard Arena expansion

    The city of Zug, the Kunsteisbahn Zug AG (KEB) and the EV Zug have agreed to implement the expansion of the Bossard Arena in a tenant model. “The city council recognises the necessity of further developing the Bossard Arena,” Urs Raschle, head of the finance department, is quoted as saying in a corresponding statement by the Zug city administration. “With the present Memorandum of Understanding, we have now created the necessary conditions together with the EVZ and KEB.”

    The memorandum of understanding stipulates that the Bossard Arena will remain the property of the city of Zug even after the expansion. KEB will become a tenant of the city and will operate the Bossard Arena on its behalf. KEB’s subtenant EVZ, as the main user of the arena, will realise and finance its expansion. A feasibility study estimates the necessary investments at around 36 million Swiss francs.

    The Keep Building project provides for the expansion of the arena capacity from 7,200 to 9,000 seats and the extension of the catering facilities. Among other things, the northern roof of the stadium is to be steepened and led over an extension module that will be built underneath. It is assumed that planning permission will be granted in 2024, with construction work to be completed in 2027.

    This year, the Zug Ice Sports Club is one of the finalists for the Prix SVC Central Switzerland, which will be awarded on 2 May. With this, the entrepreneurial network Swiss Venture Club honours companies for their innovative products and services, for their corporate culture and for their sustainable track record.

  • Swiss real estate market – turnaround in interest rates, so what?

    Swiss real estate market – turnaround in interest rates, so what?

    After years of oversupply, the signs on the rental housing market are now clearly pointing to a shortage. Although demand will continue to exceed the supply of housing in the future, the real estate industry has so far not reacted with higher housing production. As long as rents do not rise sharply, there will be no incentive to expand residential construction in the current market environment. “The remaining vacancy reserves will soon be exhausted. Because the demand from immigration, individualization and demographic aging continues to increase,

    while at the same time fewer and fewer new homes are being built. Significant increases in asking rents are therefore only a matter of time and the topic will move up the political agenda,” says Neff.

    Densification progresses slowly
    It's getting tighter and tighter in Switzerland. The new buildings in this country are getting taller, the apartments in them are getting smaller and more and more people live in the residential zones. So the scarce land is being used more and more economically. However, because land use per person continues to rise and more and more people are living in Switzerland, the pace of densification is far from sufficient to stop urban sprawl. “High hurdles stand in the way of the faster densification demanded by spatial planning. The construction costs of projects with higher density are significantly higher than for a new building on a green field. In addition, strict, inflexible and inconsistent building and zoning regulations limit, complicate or make densification efforts impossible. A very liberal objection practice increases the planning effort for projects with high consolidation potential and leads to ever greater administrative effort," says Martin Neff. For example, the average time from the submission of a building application to the granting of a building permit for buildings with more than three apartments has increased significantly in the last 20 years from 92 days to 150 days.

    Bursting bubbles in the virtual world
    Trading in digital assets based on blockchain technology has experienced a real hype in the course of the cryptocurrency boom. In the meantime, land and real estate can also be purchased in the digital world, the so-called metaverse. The more attractive a piece of digital soil is, the more people will pay for it. The relative attractiveness is strongly defined by how many players are in the vicinity of the property on average. The market for digital real estate has experienced enormous price increases. At the beginning of January 2021, for example, in one of the best-known Mataverses "The Sandbox", the average plot of land was still being traded for less than 150 US dollars. By the end of the year, the price had risen to over $16,000, an increase in value of almost 11,000 percent. By the end of June 2022, prices had collapsed to $2,500. Such a bubble formation with subsequent bursting has been observed in many Metaverse projects in recent months. Among other things, this is favored by the fact that many projects are tied to cryptocurrencies for technical reasons, the future of which cannot yet be estimated either. "Due to the extreme volatility, the obvious tendency to bubble and the questionable intentions of many providers, virtual real estate remains primarily a playing field for speculators who are very willing to take risks," says Martin Neff.

    The “Immobilien Schweiz” study offers a detailed quarterly assessment of the Swiss real estate market. The current study and further information are available at raiffeisen.ch/casa.

  • Helvetia launches real estate platform Helvetia ImmoWorld

    Helvetia launches real estate platform Helvetia ImmoWorld

    The insurance group Helvetia , based in St.Gallen, has put a new website online for real estate owners. With Helvetia ImmoWorld , the company combines real estate services with its expertise in insurance and pension issues, according to a press release . To this end, it works together with the mortgage and real estate company MoneyPark , based in Pfäffikon SZ, and other partners.

    The real estate platform takes a holistic approach. It is intended to cover all phases of real estate ownership, from saving to searching and financing to securing, maintaining value and selling.

    Users can search for real estate via a search portal that combines properties from Helvetia and MoneyPark with offers from other portals. A calculator determines when a renovation makes sense. The value of a property can be tracked online in your own user account. In addition, registered users can monitor local construction projects and the prices that have been paid for properties in their area in recent years.

    In addition, Helvetia ImmoWorld provides access to verified prospective buyers and craftsmen as well as information and advice on all aspects of value retention, tax savings, liquidity requirements, pension provision and insurance cover.

    "We are convinced that it is worthwhile for our customers to take a holistic view of insurance, pension provision and property ownership," Ralph Jeitziner, Head of Sales Switzerland, is quoted as saying in the media release. With the new platform, Helvetia is strategically developing its Home ecosystem.

  • The dream of a family home in the country is becoming more and more of a dream

    The dream of a family home in the country is becoming more and more of a dream

    Das Einfamilienhaus erweist sich einmal mehr als Wohntraum Nummer 1 in der Schweiz. Bei Personen im Alter von 25 bis 30 Jahren ist der Wert mit 64 Prozent am höchsten. Stehen soll es auf dem Land. Ländliche Gegenden bleiben mit 48 Prozent Zustimmung auch in diesem Jahr die bevorzugte Wohnumgebung. 90 Prozent der Menschen, die auf dem Land leben, wollen auch in Zukunft dortbleiben. Bei der Stadtbevölkerung zeigt sich ein anderes Bild: Nur 65 Prozent der Befragten erachten die aktuelle Wohnumgebung als den bevorzugten Wohnort. Finanzielle Gründe sind die am meisten genannte Hürde (40%), die gegen einen Umzug spricht. Der Arbeitsweg bleibt trotz vermehrtem Home-Office der zweitwichtigste Hinderungsgrund.

    Kosten und Aussenbereich dominieren bei der Wahl eines Zuhauses – nicht das Home-Office
    Wichtigstes Kriterium bei der Wahl einer Wohnung resp. eines Hauses bleiben die Wohnkosten, gefolgt vom Aussenbereich. Neu abgefragte Kriterien wie das separate Zimmer für Home-Office oder ökologische Faktoren werden kaum als entscheidend genannt, aber von rund der Hälfte der Befragten zumindest als wichtiges Kriterium angesehen. Eine Lademöglichkeit fürs E-Auto, Service-Dienst-leistungen oder Luxuseinrichtung spielen bei der Wahl eines Zuhauses kaum eine Rolle.
    Bezüglich der Lage soll die Traumimmobilie ruhig (66%) und naturnah (66%) stehen. Zudem ist eine gute Anbindung an den öffentlichen Verkehr (51%) gefragt. Hier hat sich im Vergleich zum Vorjahr wenig verändert. Die Nachbarschaft wird von 41 Prozent der Befragten als besonders wichtig angegeben und liegt damit neu auf Rang 4 – zwei Plätze höher als letztes Jahr. Und auch die Nähe zur medizinischen Versorgung gewinnt einen Platz auf Kosten der Nähe zur Kinderbetreuungsstätte oder der Schule.

    Traum vom Eigenheim ungebrochen, scheitert aber meist an Angebot und Finanzierung
    Knapp die Hälfte der Befragten (46%) träumt von einer (weiteren) eigenen Wohnimmobilie. Dabei hat sich der Wunsch bei den jüngeren Befragten im Vergleich zum Vorjahr noch einmal verstärkt. Besonders ausgeprägt ist er nach wie vor bei der heutigen Mieterschaft: 62 Prozent träumen davon, ein Eigenheim zu kaufen. Schwierigkeiten bereiten das knappe Angebot (58%) und die hohen Preise (49%). Hinzu kommen strenge Finanzierungskriterien, welche einer Überhitzung des Immobilienmarktes vorbeugen sollen, aber zunehmend in Kritik geraten. 50 Prozent der Befragten beurteilen die geltenden Kriterien als nicht mehr der heutigen Realität entsprechend und sagen, dass der Kauf auch mit weniger Einkommen möglich sein sollte. «Die Immobilienpreise sind im Vergleich zu den Löhnen überdurchschnittlich gestiegen, was mit den starren Finanzierungsregeln dazu führt, dass sich mittlerweile Neukäufer ihre erste Immobilie erst mit 44 Jahren leisten können. Jüngeren Familien und Paaren wird das Wohneigentum dadurch unter anderem auch systembedingt verwehrt», so Martin Tschopp, CEO von MoneyPark.

    Landleben macht zufrieden, Eigentum noch zufriedener
    Glücklich ist, wer bereits ein Eigenheim hat. Zwei Drittel der Eigentümerinnen und Eigentümer geben an, sehr zufrieden zu sein, während es bei den Mieterinnen und Mietern nur ein Drittel ist. Die Zufriedenheit korreliert mit den Wohnkosten: Zwei Drittel der Eigentümerinnen und Eigentümer wenden weniger als 20 Prozent ihres Einkommens fürs Wohnen auf, während dies bei den Mieterinnen und Mietern nur für einen Drittel gilt. Die Auswertung zeigt zudem, dass Bewohnerinnen und Bewohner ländlicher Regionen eine signifikant höhere Zufriedenheit mit der aktuellen Wohnsituation (58% sind sehr zufrieden) aufweisen als Agglomerations- und Stadtbewohnerinnen und -bewohner (45% resp. 41%). Zudem fällt in der Deutschschweiz (53%) die Zufriedenheit deutlich höher aus als in der Westschweiz (40%) – mit Höchstwerten in der Ostschweiz (61%) und Tiefstwerten in der Genferseeregion (39%).

    Hohe Zufriedenzeit hält vom Verkauf ab
    Wer ein Eigenheim besitzt, möchte dieses auch gerne behalten. Nur drei Prozent der befragten Eigentümerinnen und Eigentümer möchten ihre Immobilie in den nächsten drei Jahren verkaufen. Weitere 15 Prozent planen den Verkauf in vier bis acht Jahren. Ein Blick auf die Altersgruppen zeigt, dass insbesondere Eigentümerinnen und Eigentümer bis zum 40. Altersjahr (24%) und Pensionierte (23%) Verkaufsabsichten hegen. Was primär von einem Verkauf abhält, ist die Zufriedenheit mit der aktuellen Wohnsituation (73%). Auch der Wunsch, das Eigenheim in der Familie weiterzugeben (31%), die emotionale Verbundenheit (30%) und die Annahme, dass der Wert der Immobilie weiter steigen wird (16%), lassen die Befragten von einem Verkauf absehen.
    Über ein Drittel der Befragten (37%) würde eine geerbte Immobilie vermieten und ein weiteres knappes Drittel (29%) würde sie selbst bewohnen. Für einen Verkauf würde sich nur ein knappes Fünftel (19%) entscheiden. «Dass Immobilien eine attraktive Kapitalanlage darstellen, hat sich auch bei Privatpersonen herumgesprochen. Dass deshalb geerbte Liegenschaften oft vermietet und nicht verkauft werden, führt zu einer zusätzlichen Verknappung des Angebots an Wohneigentum», so Dr. Roman H. Bolliger, CEO von alaCasa.ch.

    Jede/r Zweite hat in den letzten beiden Jahren substanziell ins Eigenheim investiert
    Seit dem Ausbruch der Corona-Pandemie anfangs 2020 hat knapp die Hälfte der befragten Eigentümerinnen und Eigentümer (47%) mehr als CHF 10’000.- ins Eigenheim investiert. Jede fünfte Investition (20%) stand unter dem Einfluss der Pandemie. Entweder wurde investiert, weil das Eigenheim wichtiger geworden ist, oder weil aufgrund der Corona-Einschränkungen Geld gespart und so ins Eigenheim investiert werden konnte. Dass das private Draussen wichtiger geworden ist, zeigen sowohl die getätigten wie auch die geplanten Investitionen deutlich: In keinen anderen Bereich wurde häufiger investiert als in den eigenen Garten respektive Aussenbereich (32%). Bäder (28%) und Küchen (27%) belegen die Plätze 2 und 3, dicht gefolgt von Maler- und Gipserarbeiten (26%) sowie neuen Bodenbelägen (25%). Und es geht weiter: 54 Prozent der Eigentümerinnen und Eigentümer planen in den nächsten drei Jahren substanziell in ihr Zuhause zu investieren. Die Bedeutung der Pandemie nimmt dabei ab: Nur für sieben Prozent der geplanten Investitionen ist sie der Auslöser. Dabei zeigt sich bei Solaranlagen eine starke Zunahme von 9 auf 17 Prozent. Auch Ladestationen für Elektroautos, Fassadenrenovationen, neue Fenster und Türen sowie Investitionen in Heizung, Lüftung und Klima werden vermehrt geplant.
    «Investitionen ins eigene Zuhause sind ein ausgezeichnetes Beispiel dafür, weshalb der ganzheitliche Blick auf Eigenheim, Versicherung und Vorsorge so wichtig ist. Investitionen können den Wert einer Liegenschaft steigern oder einfach Freude machen. Im Fall von werterhaltenden Arbeiten lassen sich zudem Steuervorteile realisieren, da diese Kosten abzugsfähig sind. So oder so ist der investierte Betrag aber nicht mehr bar verfügbar. Das gilt es beispielsweise bei der Pensionsplanung zu bedenken. Und natürlich empfehlen wir nach jeder grösseren Investition, die Versicherung zu überprüfen – egal, ob bei einer Photovoltaik-Anlage oder bei einer neuen Gartenlaube», so Ralph Jeitziner, Leiter Vertrieb Schweiz, Helvetia Versicherungen.

    Grüne Hypotheken werden als attraktiv angesehen, aber es fehlt an Wissen
    Es bleibt abzuwarten, ob die aktuell vieldiskutierte Abhängigkeit von fossilen Brennstoffen zu einem weiteren Investitionsschub in energetische Massnahmen führen wird. Heute profitieren nur sieben Prozent der befragten Eigentümerinnen und Eigentümer von einer grünen Hypothek oder einem entsprechenden Abschlag bei den Hypothekarzinsen. Knapp ein Fünftel der befragten Eigentümerinnen und Eigentümer (18%) weiss nicht, ob das Eigenheim die Kriterien für eine grüne Hypothek erfüllt. Nur elf Prozent geben an, dass sich ihre Immobilie qualifiziert. Von ihnen und von all jenen, die bereits eine grüne Hypothek haben, würden 63 Prozent bei einer Verlängerung (wiederum) eine grüne Hypothek wählen.

    Über die Wohntraumstudie
    Die Wohntraumstudie von MoneyPark, alaCasa und Helvetia Versicherungen ist die grösste unabhängige Untersuchung zur Zufriedenheit und zu den Wünschen der Schweizer Bevölkerung bezüglich ihrer Wohnsituation. Seit 2015 geht die Studie einmal im Jahr der Frage nach, wie die «Wohnträume» in der Schweiz konkret aussehen. Befragt wurden 1’001 Personen mit Wohnsitz in der Schweiz mittels repräsentativer Online-Umfrage im Februar 2022.
    Die integrale Studie finden Sie unter www.moneypark.ch/wohntraumstudie

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    Über MoneyPark
    MoneyPark ist der führende Spezialist für Hypotheken und Immobilien in der Schweiz und beschäftigt über 300 Mitarbeitende. Das junge Fintech bietet mit der Kombination aus persönlicher Beratung und wegweisender Technologie umfassende und massgeschneiderte Hypotheken- und Immobilienlösungen. Dabei unterstützt MoneyPark seine Kundinnen und Kunden mit unabhängiger Expertise – von der Suche über die Finanzierung, während der Eigentumsphase und beim Verkauf von Immobilien. Für die Finanzierung hält MoneyPark mit Hypothekar- und Vorsorgeangeboten von mehr als 150 Anbietern, darunter Banken, Versicherungen und Pensionskassen, die grösste Finanzierungsauswahl an einem Ort bereit. Die unabhängige Beratung erfolgt entweder in einer der schweizweit mehr als 20 Filialen oder ortsunabhängig via Telefon oder online. Institutionellen Investoren bietet MoneyPark ganzheitliche Hypothekarlösungen dank einem Setup aus leistungsfähigem Vertrieb und effizienter Portfoliobewirtschaftung.

    Über alaCasa.ch
    alaCasa.ch ist ein unabhängiges Expertennetzwerk für Wohnimmobilien und engagiert sich seit über 20 Jahren für eine hohe Dienstleistungsqualität rund ums Wohneigentum. Partner von alaCasa.ch sind professionelle Immobilienexperten für Eigentumswohnungen und Einfamilienhäuser. Sie zeichnen sich aus durch eine fundierte Ausbildung und eine langjährige Berufserfahrung. Dadurch können sie ihre Kunden kompetent und sicher bei Fragen rund um ihre Liegenschaft unterstützen. alaCasa-Partner sind unabhängig, etabliert und verfügen über eine tadellose Reputation.

    Über Helvetia
    Helvetia Versicherungen mit Sitz in St. Gallen hat sich seit 1858 zu einer erfolgreichen internationalen Versicherungsgruppe mit über 12 000 Mitarbeitenden und mehr als 7 Millionen Kundinnen und Kunden entwickelt. In der Schweiz ist Helvetia die führende Schweizer Allbranchenversicherung. Seit jeher ermöglicht sie ihren Kundinnen und Kunden, Chancen wahrzunehmen und Risiken einzugehen – Helvetia ist für sie da, wenn es darauf ankommt. Helvetia ist als beste Partnerin überall dort präsent, wo Absicherungsbedürfnisse entstehen, mit Versicherungs-, Vorsorge- und Anlagelösungen aus einer Hand sowie einfachen Produkten und Prozessen. Mit ImmoWorld bietet Helvetia ihren Kundinnen und Kunden eine umfassende Immobilienplattform kombiniert mit persönlicher Beratung in allen finanziellen Belangen rund um Suche, Kauf, Besitz und Verkauf eines Eigenheims. Dabei behalten die Expertinnen und Experten stets auch Versicherung und Vorsorge im Blick.

  • Loanboox now enables real estate financing

    Loanboox now enables real estate financing

    The Zurich start -up Loanboox enters the brokerage of loans for housing cooperatives, real estate funds and companies. The financing expert Patrick Zurfluh is joining the company as Head of Real Estate Financing, according to a press release .

    The first pilot transactions have already been completed, including a housing cooperative from the canton of Zurich. By processing via Loanboox, the borrower was able to save 20 percent of the financing costs and more than halved her expenses.

    As Head of Real Estate Financing, Patrick Zurfluh wants to advise and support real estate companies in the future. Before that, he worked for the Raiffeisen and Credit Suisse banks as a real estate financing specialist. “It struck me that real estate financing should be made simpler and more cost-efficient. That’s why I’m with Loanboox now,” he is quoted as saying in the media release.

    Loanboox has been brokering loans from investors to public sector borrowers for five years. All parties can view and organize their documents and communications as well as deadlines via the Loanboox digital money and capital market platform. Municipalities, cities and large companies have received 2,500 loans through Loanboox to date. The company is also open to partnerships with associations and organizations.

  • Primeo Energie and Technic 360 join forces for renewables

    Primeo Energie and Technic 360 join forces for renewables

    Primeo Energie and Technic 360 are launching an offensive for decentralized renewable energy supply in the canton of Fribourg, the Basel-based energy supplier said in a statement . The two partners have developed a portal on which interested parties can calculate the potential and benefits of their own combination of photovoltaic system and heat pump. In addition, maison-intelligente.ch offers detailed advice and financing solutions.

    “From a global perspective, climate-friendly energy and mobility solutions are among the most important drivers of a successful energy transition,” Conrad Ammann is quoted as saying in the press release. For the CEO of Primeo Energie, “intelligent solutions for the optimal implementation, use and financing” of solar systems and heat pumps “make an important contribution”.

    With maison-intelligente.ch, the two partners have created the first offer of this type in French-speaking Switzerland, the press release explains further. You are planning information events in the canton of Friborg in the near future to make the platform better known. The project is supported by the Freiburger Kantonalbank . It offers preferential financing conditions for solutions implemented via maison-intelligente.ch.

    “The energy transition can only succeed in cooperation with the population and thus our customers,” explains Alexandre Fragnière, Director Technic 360, in the communication. Maison-intelligente.ch should offer them “a simple and effective solution for the procurement of their solar system and heat pumps”.

  • Avobis launches real estate platform

    Avobis launches real estate platform

    Avobis is launching a new real estate platform. Property Captain should cover the entire spectrum from the search to financing, insurance and maintenance to the valuation, purchase or sale of properties, the Zurich-based real estate and mortgage service provider informs in a message . The platform uses artificial intelligence for this purpose. “Property Captain is pursuing the vision of matching the four million residential properties with the individual dream homes of the Swiss population and thus improving satisfaction with the living situation”, Avobis Co-CEO Patrick Schmid is quoted in the press release.

    The new Avobis subsidiary is designed as an open platform with an independent network of partners. Around 120 financing partners and 150 brokerage companies were already involved in the launch, Avobis informs. The group was able to win Bank CIC (Schweiz) AG as an innovation partner.

    Avobis will bundle all of its own offers for private customers, in particular the corresponding mortgage services, in the new Property Captain Tech AG, is further explained in the announcement. Myriam Reinle is to take over the management of the Proptech. In the press release, Avobis refers to Reinle’s many years of experience in managing online marketplaces and tech start-ups. The designated head of Property Captain was active in the real estate industry for ImmoStreet and Homegate , a company belonging to the TX Group.

  • Pop Up Shops receives funding

    Pop Up Shops receives funding

    Pop Up Shops has concluded a so-called post-seed financing round with an unspecified six-digit amount. As founder and Managing Director Chalid A. El Ashker explains in a press release, “existing and new investors from the real estate, retail and shopping center management sectors” have participated.

    The start-up's online platform brings providers of free retail and promotional space together with people who are interested in a temporary rental. Contracts and payments are also processed online.

    "The seed round enables us to further develop our marketing and booking platform and to meet the growing demand from landlords and tenants," continues El Ashker. COVID-19 is further accelerating this trend. For many retail properties, the building shell rent “over 10, 5 or even 3 years is no longer a viable long-term business model”. Pop Up Shops offer an efficient solution for their flexible and short-term management.

    The Swiss space providers include Migros, SBB, Swiss Post, Wincasa and SPG Intercity. "With the tools from POP UP SHOPS, we not only market and manage our flexible promotional and retail spaces more efficiently, but also reach new tenants," said the head of the Migros shopping center, Thomas Meyer, as quoted in the press release. "We can use the time gained for more targeted marketing and improved curation."

    The company, based in Zollikon, is not only active in Switzerland but also in Germany, Great Britain and the USA. Together with the cities of Zurich and St.Gallen and the University of Applied Sciences Eastern Switzerland, Pop Up Shops is part of the Pop-up City project funded by the Swiss innovation agency Innosuisse . In 2019, the young company was recognized as one of the most innovative proptech companies of the year at the German Proptech Pitch.