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  • New Head of Sales and Partnerships at SwissCaution

    New Head of Sales and Partnerships at SwissCaution

    In his new role, Massimo Paoletti will intensify the dialog with existing partner companies and establish new collaborations. The aim is to work even more closely with the real estate sector and thus further strengthen SwissCaution’s market position in German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino.

    SwissCaution has been present on the Swiss market since 1991 and was the first company to introduce a rental guarantee without a bank deposit. Today, over 400,000 customers place their trust in the company’s solutions. More than 2,500 real estate partners, including administrations and institutional players, work with SwissCaution throughout Switzerland. As a subsidiary of Mobiliar, the company is part of a strong insurance association that stands for stability and security.

    “I look forward to achieving sustainable success together with our partners and expanding our cooperation in a targeted manner,” explains Massimo Paoletti.

    For him, a particular focus is on maintaining long-term and trusting relationships. The aim is to offer partners tangible added value, while SwissCaution consolidates its role as a reliable partner to the real estate industry. Through the combination of many years of sales experience, innovative solutions and close cooperation with partners, the company intends to continue to make an active contribution to the further development of the real estate market.

  • Stable economic development in Vaud

    Stable economic development in Vaud

    In 2023, the Vaud Economic Development Agency provided financial support for 733 business projects. Support for internationalisation increased by almost 20%, while support for the cleantech sector rose by 23.7%, reflecting the growing importance of innovation in the energy and climate sector. The number of branches of foreign companies remained stable at 28 new branches.

    Network and partnerships
    Isabelle Moret, Head of the Department of Economy, Innovation, Employment and Heritage (DEIEP), emphasises the importance of a strong network: “In 2023, more than a thousand companies and project promoters benefited from the Vaud government’s support measures, particularly in the areas of innovation and sustainability.” These measures supported 3722 jobs.

    Strong growth in the medtech sector
    Vaud start-ups raised CHF 444 million, with 29 of them among the top 100 best start-ups in Switzerland. The medtech sector is particularly noteworthy: 52% of investments in medical technology across Switzerland were channelled into Vaud start-ups.

    Attracting foreign companies
    Innovaud, the agency for the promotion of innovation and foreign investment, supported the establishment of 28 new companies in the canton of Vaud. The life sciences sector had a particularly strong presence, accounting for more than a third of the new companies.

    Promotion of research and development
    The innovation parks in the canton of Vaud were home to a total of 661 companies and 8326 jobs at the end of 2023. The new unlimitrust campus and the expansion of the EPFL Innovation Park with the Ecotope project are examples of growth and support for research and development.

    Support from the Innovation Promotion Fund
    The Innovation Promotion Fund was endowed with an additional CHF 50 million in 2023. This fund supports the Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) and various programmes such as Tech4Trust, Trust Valley’s leading acceleration programme for start-ups, and FIT Impact for young projects in the field of impact entrepreneurship.

    Sustainability as a central task
    Sustainability plays a central role in the 2022-2027 legislative planning. The “4-season tourism” framework credit of CHF 50 million aims to improve the quality and sustainability of tourism infrastructure. in 2023, 84 projects totalling almost CHF 4 million were supported to help companies make the transition to sustainability.

    A strong economic ecosystem
    The PESI also supported organisations such as Innovaud, which accompanied 328 companies and contributed to the creation of 31 new companies. Genilem, specialised in project diagnostics and entrepreneurship consulting, supported 24 companies. The Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) awarded over CHF 4 million in grants and loans to start-ups.

    Regional economic promotion and territorial advertising
    The regional economic promotion offices supported 712 companies and provided over 1,000 services. Vaud Promotion encouraged 165 local producers to label their products with the VAUD CERTIFIES D’ICI label. The attractiveness for tourists increased by 8.6%, with most visitors coming from Switzerland, France and the USA.

    These comprehensive measures and partnerships emphasise the successful strategy of the Vaud Economic Development Agency, which focuses on sustainability, innovation and strong networks.

  • Expertise and strategic partnerships in hotel development

    Expertise and strategic partnerships in hotel development

    The hotel property sector is currently undergoing a profound structural change. The demands of guests are changing rapidly and the structures of owners and operators are becoming increasingly complex. Patrick Vogler, former CEO of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, and Professor Norbert Hörburger, researcher and lecturer in hospitality at the University of Applied Sciences Graubünden, have founded Hotelinvest GmbH. Their goal: the sustainable utilisation and further development of high-quality accommodation properties through targeted consulting and brokerage.

    Targeted strategies for sustainable success
    Hotelinvest GmbH attaches great importance to the careful selection of investment properties and investors. Comprehensive analyses, feasibility studies and plausibility checks are carried out before each transaction. The team consists of highly qualified senior consultants, including Eva White, an internationally experienced specialist in hospitality property transactions, and Annette Fink, an expert in wellness and spa management as well as marketing and positioning. “Our focus is on the sustainable success of our clients,” emphasises Norbert Hörburger. “We offer optimal market access for buyers and sellers thanks to our excellent network.”

    Diverse hotel concepts and flexible solutions
    Thanks to its extensive experience and large network of international investors, Hotelinvest GmbH is an ideal partner for various types of hotels, from city hotels and serviced flats to holiday resorts. Patrick Vogler emphasises that the trend in the city hotel industry is towards young, digitalised hotel concepts that manage with fewer staff. Innovative forms of service living are also emerging in other areas of commercial accommodation that can react flexibly to different property situations.

    Strategic cooperation and comprehensive support
    Hotelinvest GmbH focuses on developing trusting partnerships and offers comprehensive support throughout the entire investment and development process. Thanks to their network, they can accompany project developers, property owners and architects before, during and after the transaction and support them in the conceptual orientation of their investments and construction projects. “Our outside perspective and wealth of experience often result in completely new, promising concepts,” explains Norbert Hörburger.

    This strategic and comprehensive approach to the development of hotel properties makes it possible to create innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the current and future requirements of the industry.

  • New investor for sustainable construction start-ups

    New investor for sustainable construction start-ups

    Buildify.earth was founded with the vision of supporting sustainable innovation in the construction industry. The investment company is particularly involved in the early development phases of start-ups and offers not only capital but also access to an extensive network. This network has been established over the years as part of the development of Switzerland Innovation Park Central, NEST and other organisations and is a valuable asset for the supported companies.

    Strategic partnerships and long-term goals
    Eight years ago, planning began for the location of the Innovation Park in Central Switzerland, which opened its doors in Rotkreuz in 2019 and has officially been part of Switzerland Innovation since 2021. The park now has over 100 members, including well-known players in the Swiss construction industry and research institutions. This network provides direct access to decision-makers and a platform for start-ups to forge important collaborations in a traditionally risk-averse industry.

    Provision of funding and resources
    The funds provided by private investors, the Zuger Kantonalbank and the park itself, which amount to a single-digit million sum, will enable buildify.earth to make significant initial investments, which are to be announced soon. The investment pipeline is richly filled, including 40 startups that are already members of the park. Buildify.earth AG takes a flexible role as a co-investor that can act quickly and act as a catalyst for further investments.

    Long-term planning and open doors for further investors
    Reto Largo and Sem Mattli, the heads of buildify.earth, are not only looking for promising start-ups, but also for further investors to strengthen the capital of the company’s evergreen structure. This structure fits well with the long innovation cycles in the construction sector and allows a portion of the proceeds to be reinvested while seeking attractive returns for investors. This is just the beginning of a long-term strategy aimed at making substantial investments in promising start-ups and actively shaping the future of the sustainable construction industry.

  • s: stebler cooperates with innovative partners

    s: stebler cooperates with innovative partners

    The s: stebler company has already concluded three partnerships this year. This emerges from media releases from the manufacturer of letterbox systems, depot boxes and roof windows from Oensingen.

    Firstly, s: stebler is working with the start-up LivingPackets . The company, founded in 2016 in Nantes, France, has developed an intelligent delivery box that can be digitally locked. Among other things, the box is equipped with a GPS and Internet connection, which means that the delivery can be monitored at any time. In addition, the box is reusable, which reduces the waste generated in online retail. Thanks to the partnership, parcels in the intelligent boxes are delivered directly to multifunctional parcel stations called s: yourbox from s: stebler. The customer will be notified as soon as the delivery arrives.

    Second, s: stebler works with the Zurich start-up Allthings . Allthings has developed a tenant platform, thanks to which all interactions between tenants, property owners and other service providers can be recorded. Together with the letterbox and parcel compartment systems from s: stebler, “total solutions” are now to be created which “significantly increase tenant loyalty and efficiency,” it says.

    Thirdly, s: stebler cooperates with Bird Home Automation , a leading manufacturer of IP door stations. The aim is to integrate IP video door intercom systems from the Berlin company into letterboxes and letterbox systems from s: stebler. Building operators can manage the intelligent door intercom system remotely and integrate it into existing home automation systems.