Authentic Swiss
Private Equity
Who we are
Capital Transmission SA is an investment company founded in 2008 and a subsidiary of the
BCGE Group.
We support companies and entrepreneurs by offering equity and quasi-equity financing solutions for amounts ranging from CHF 2 to 15 million.
Driven by a rigorous approach to risk and a long-term vision, we invest in established and profitable companies led by experienced management teams. Based in Geneva and Zurich, we focus our activities on Switzerland and Europe.
The companies we support generally have a revenue between CHF 10 and 100 million. Thanks to our agile structure, we are able to offer tailor-made solutions to support their growth projects, whether through organic development or strategic expansion.
Recognized for our expertise in supporting family-owned businesses, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in succession-related transactions, often involving leveraged buyouts.
Capital Transmission prioritizes relationships built on trust with management teams, ensuring that we do not interfere in the day-to-day operational management of the companies we support.
We support companies and entrepreneurs by offering equity and quasi-equity financing solutions for amounts ranging from CHF 2 to 15 million.
Driven by a rigorous approach to risk and a long-term vision, we invest in established and profitable companies led by experienced management teams. Based in Geneva and Zurich, we focus our activities on Switzerland and Europe.
The companies we support generally have a revenue between CHF 10 and 100 million. Thanks to our agile structure, we are able to offer tailor-made solutions to support their growth projects, whether through organic development or strategic expansion.
Recognized for our expertise in supporting family-owned businesses, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in succession-related transactions, often involving leveraged buyouts.
Capital Transmission prioritizes relationships built on trust with management teams, ensuring that we do not interfere in the day-to-day operational management of the companies we support.
Team
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Frédéric Tixier
Frédéric Tixier
CEO
Frédéric joined Capital Transmission in Geneva in early 2016 before taking over as CEO at the beginning of 2020. He has more than 10 years’ experience in Private Equity having worked for BNP Paribas Private Equity and Isatis Capital in Paris. He has invested in numerous companies mainly LBO and growth capital.
In parallel with his professional duties, Frédéric also lectures at the Institut Supérieur de Formation Bancaire in Geneva and at the School of Engineering and Management of the Canton of Vaud.
He is a graduate of Dauphine University (Paris) and ESCP Europe, and speaks German, English and French.
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Marc Bielik, CFA
Marc Bielik, CFA
Marc is responsible for Capital Transmission’s activities in German-speaking Switzerland, Germany and Austria (DACH). He has more than 13 years of experience in acquisitions, mergers, disposals and valuations, which he acquired mainly at Deloitte in Zurich. He has worked on numerous transactions, of which approximately 25 resulted in a successful closing.
He joined Capital Transmission in February 2022 and holds a Masters in Finance from the University of Zürich as well as the CFA designation. He is fluent in German, Swiss German, English, French, Italian and Slovak.
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Shaun Hundt, CFA
Shaun Hundt, CFA
Shaun joined Capital Transmission in Geneva in January 2024. He has more than seven years of experience in business valuation, financial modelling and private equity. Previously, he worked at PwC in Geneva, where he managed various mandates in French-speaking Switzerland, and in the investment team of a family office in Lausanne.
Shaun is also a lecturer at the Institut Supérieur de Formation Bancaire in Geneva.
Shaun holds a Master’s degree in Finance from the University of Zurich and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder. He grew up bilingual and is therefore fluent in French and English.
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Grégory Studer
Grégory Studer
Grégory joined Capital Transmission in the Zurich office in 2021. He has several years of experience in accounting as well as in M&A and private equity in Switzerland and Germany. Throughout his career, Grégory has acquired knowledge in financial analysis and modelling and holds a Master in Corporate Finance from HEC Lausanne.
Grégory is bilingual Swiss German/French and speaks fluent English.
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Alvaro Rivera
Alvaro Rivera
Alvaro has been working part-time at Capital Transmission in Geneva since September 2023 and previously completed an internship at the Cantonal Bank of Geneva.
He already holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in Finance from the University of St. Gallen and is currently completing a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance at the same university.
Alvaro speaks French, English and Spanish fluently and understands Italian and German.
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Ikram Laïdi
Ikram Laïdi
Compliance
Mrs. LAÏDI joined the BCGE Group in 2018 and Capital Transmission in 2020 as Head of Compliance for Corporate Banking and Private Equity.
She brings more than 17 years of experience in the fields of banking audit and compliance, acquired with several Swiss financial intermediaries.
She holds a Master’s degree in Economic Crime and Anti-Money Laundering from the HES-SO University of Applied Sciences in Neuchâtel, as well as a Swiss Federal Diploma in Banking Economics.
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Nicolas Krügel
Nicolas Krügel
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Holder of a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Neuchâtel.
Mr. Krügel has been serving as the President of the Executive Board of the Banque Cantonale de Genève since March 6, 2024. He began his career in 1994 at Procter & Gamble in Geneva before joining Credit Suisse in 1996, where he held various operational roles in Lausanne and New York until becoming the Chief Credit Officer at Credit Suisse (Switzerland) SA in Zurich. In 2018, he became a member of the Board of Directors of Credit Suisse Hypotheken AG in Zurich. In 2023, he was appointed a member, chairman of the risk committee, and chairman of the Board of Directors of Bank-now SA in Zurich.
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Eric Bourgeaux
Eric Bourgeaux
Member of the Board
Holder of a diploma from the ESCP Business School in Paris and an Advanced Diploma in Accounting (DECS).
Mr Bourgeaux was Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Board of Banque Cantonale de Genève from 2000 to 2020. He started his career with KPMG in Paris before moving to Pricewaterhouse in Geneva. He then became successively Director of Asea Capital (now ABB World Treasury Center), Managing Director of Nokia Finance International BV, Administrator of Clariden Bank in Geneva and Director at André & Cie SA in Lausanne.
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René-Christian Metrailler
René-Christian Metrailler
Member of the Board
Holder of a Master’s degree in law and a bar exam.
Mr Metrailler is the Chief Legal Officer of Banque Cantonale de Genève. He began his career in various law firms before working for different court registries in the canton of Valais. He afterwards joined the Generali Insurance Group before becoming a member of Banque Cantonale de Genève’s legal department in 2006.
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Danila Mariotti
Danila Mariotti
Member of the Board
Holder of a Master’s degree in economics from the University of Geneva.
Mrs Mariotti has held the position of Head of a Commodity Trade Finance business group at Banque Cantonale de Genève since 2016. She is also the deputy head of the Bank’s trade finance business since 2021. Mrs Mariotti started her career at BNP Paribas in Geneva in 1990 focusing on commodity finance.
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Eric Balmer
Eric Balmer
Member of the Board
Eric Balmer is Head of the Corporate Banking and Trade Finance division and a member of the Executive Management of Banque Cantonale de Genève. He holds a Master’s degree in Law from the University of Fribourg and a Doctorate in Law from the University of Lausanne. Eric Balmer has strong expertise in corporate banking services and has supported a wide range of clients, from SMEs to large Swiss companies with an international focus.
Throughout his career, he has led several Credit Suisse entities in Lausanne, Zurich, and New York, before being appointed Chief Executive & Managing Director of Global Supply Chain Finance in Zug.
All Investments
Since its creation in 2008, Capital Transmission has invested in companies operating across various sectors in Switzerland and Europe.
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Dovida
Dovida
Founded in 2007, the company employs over 12’000 professionals dedicated to helping people live independently in their own homes. Dovida operates more than 70 branches across Switzerland, Ireland, Australia, and the Netherlands.
Sector Non-medical home care servicesCountry SwitzerlandAcquisition 2025Status In portfolioInvestment instrument Equity capital -
em engineering methods
em engineering methods
A consulting firm specializing in digital engineering and technology solutions, em engineering methods helps industrial companies optimize their processes and drive technological innovation.
Sector Digital engineering consultingCountry GermanyAcquisition 2024Status In portfolioInvestment instrument Equity capital -
Bandi SA
Bandi SA
Bandi SA specializes in precision turning and mechanical subcontracting. With recognized expertise, the company supplies high-quality components, notably for the watchmaking industry and other demanding sectors.
Sector Precision mechanicsCountry Switzerland (Jura)Acquisition 2024Status In portfolioInvestment instrument Equity capital -
Peyer
Peyer
A Swiss family-owned company, Peyer develops and manufactures marking, decoration, and surface protection solutions for a wide range of industrial sectors.
Sector Marking and coating technologyCountry Switzerland (Aargau)Acquisition 2023Status In portfolioInvestment instrument Equity capital -
Elca
Elca
ELCA is one of Switzerland’s leading IT service providers. The company offers innovative digital solutions in software development, systems integration, and cybersecurity.
Sector Information technology and cybersecurityCountry Switzerland (Vaud)Acquisition 2022Status In portfolioInvestment instrument Mezzanine -
Truninger Plot 24
Truninger Plot 24
Truninger Plot 24 offers comprehensive printing, reproduction, and document management solutions for professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction.
Sector Printing and document managementCountry Switzerland (Zurich)Acquisition 2021Status In portfolioInvestment instrument Equity capital
Strategy
Investing in business growth and succession
Capital Transmission supports long-term growth and facilitates the succession of privately held companies by investing through minority equity stakes or mezzanine financing. We target financially solid businesses led by experienced management teams with a strong entrepreneurial culture.
Our approach is firmly partnership-oriented: as a minority shareholder, we do not intervene in day-to-day operations but provide long-term strategic support. We tailor our investment horizon to the specific needs of family shareholders and lead investors, with an average holding period ranging from three to ten years.
We primarily invest in profitable SMEs with annual revenues typically between CHF 10 and 100 million. Our investment tickets range from CHF 2 to 15 million per transaction.
In addition to growth financing, we offer solutions that enable owner-managers to partially realize the value of their professional assets or restructure their shareholder base within the framework of leveraged transactions.
We regularly co-invest alongside other financial partners as part of club deals and do not impose any sector restrictions. Our investments span the entire European market, with a particular focus on Switzerland.