We are an investment company founded in 2008.
Our goal is to provide financial support to businesses and entrepreneurs through equity and quasi-equity investments.
Who we are
Introduction to Capital Transmission
Capital Transmission is a Swiss private equity investor dedicated to financing and supporting the succession of privately held companies.
We are primarily involved during succession, ownership transfer, or shareholder reorganization phases, offering solutions through equity, simple or convertible bonds, and mezzanine financing.
Locally rooted and close to entrepreneurs, we support solid companies seeking to ensure their continuity, development, or long-term succession while preserving their independence and identity.
Our History
Founded in 2008 as an independent subsidiary of the Banque Cantonale de Genève, Capital Transmission is built on a strong Swiss foundation and a pragmatic entrepreneurial culture.
Since its inception, the company has supported numerous family-owned businesses and SMEs in Switzerland and across Europe with their succession and growth projects, providing flexible financial solutions tailored to each situation.
Thanks to its experience and stable resources, Capital Transmission has established itself as a trusted partner for entrepreneurs and investors seeking to ensure business continuity and secure long-term succession.
Our Mission and Values
Our mission is to support the succession and growth of Swiss companies by providing tailored, stable, and responsible financing solutions.
We assist entrepreneurs and shareholders who are committed to ensuring the long-term sustainability and continuity of their businesses while preserving their independence, culture, and identity.
Our approach is based on partnership, trust, attentive listening, and ongoing availability — allowing us to craft solutions suited to each situation without interfering in day-to-day management.
Our values reflect the way we invest and collaborate:
We are curious, because every company has a story and ambitions that deserve to be deeply understood.
We are patient, because creating lasting value takes time and relies on stable relationships.
We are humble, because our role is to be a discreet and constructive partner, serving management teams.
And we are demanding, in the quality of our analysis, our decisions, and our commitments — ensuring strong and enduring partnerships.
Why Choose Capital Transmission?
A Partnership-Based Approach
- Autonomy of management teams: we fully respect existing governance structures and do not interfere in operational or strategic decisions.
- Independence of the Board of Directors: our involvement comes with no requirement for representation within management or governance bodies.
- Alignment of interests: we ensure consistent alignment with the goals of the management teams we support.
Financial Flexibility Serving Ambition
- Immediate availability of funds: we can quickly mobilize the necessary resources to support projects.
- Wide range of investment instruments: minority equity participation, convertible bonds, and mezzanine loans.
- Investment amounts: between CHF 2 and 15 million per transaction.
A Long-Term and Responsible Partnership
- Controlled leverage: we favor sound financial structures conducive to sustainable growth.
- Strategic autonomy: management teams have the time and resources needed to implement their vision.
- Flexible exit horizon: our approach adapts to the company’s needs without rigid legal constraints.
Investment Strategy
We adopt a selective and patient approach focused on long-term value creation.
Each investment is based on a deep understanding of the company’s business model and growth drivers.
Our goal: to support ambitious entrepreneurs in their development or succession projects by providing stable and tailored capital.
Target Profiles
We back committed leaders driven by a clear vision for the future and seeking a trusted financial partner.
Beyond numbers, we value strong human relationships founded on transparency, complementarity, and shared ambition.
Value Creation
Our added value lies in a measured yet active involvement:
We provide our expertise in financial structuring and strategic insight to help companies reach new milestones.
We foster constructive dialogue with management teams, guided by a spirit of long-term and balanced partnership.
Based in Geneva and Zurich, we combine local expertise with a European perspective.
At the crossroads of entrepreneurial finance and institutional investment, Capital Transmission stands out for its flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to design tailor-made solutions.
Our positioning is built on lasting trust with management teams and shareholders, and on a pragmatic approach aimed at long-term value creation.
Market Positioning
Based in Geneva and Zurich, we combine local expertise with a European perspective.
At the crossroads of entrepreneurial finance and institutional investment, Capital Transmission stands out for its flexibility, responsiveness, and ability to design tailor-made solutions.
Our positioning is built on lasting trust with management teams and shareholders, and on a pragmatic approach aimed at long-term value creation.
Our Expertise & Approach
Our solutions
Supporting Long-Term Growth and Business Succession
Capital Transmission finances the long-term development and succession of privately held companies through minority equity stakes or tailored debt instruments.
Our role is to provide flexible and sustainable financing solutions without intervening in the operational management of the companies we support. We focus on financially sound businesses led by experienced management teams with a clear strategic vision.