Nexus Avocats Leads Nuavo's First Investment in Domofen Acquisition
Deal News | Feb 26, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss
Nexus Avocats recently advised the entrepreneurial investment firm Nuavo on the acquisition of a majority stake in Domofen, a Swiss manufacturer of PWC doors and windows. This acquisition marks Nuavo's first investment as the firm aims to acquire majority stakes in Swiss SMEs. Founded by Philipp Ries, Raphael Gindrat, and Gregor Plattner, Nuavo completed the Domofen acquisition in partnership with Swiss entrepreneurs. The financing phase of the deal saw participation from UBS. The Nexus team leading the transaction included a prominent partner specializing in corporate M&A along with Grgoire Henriod.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Manufacturing
- Legal Advisory
Geography
- Switzerland – The transaction involves Swiss parties including Nuavo, Domofen, and Nexus Avocats, and takes place in Switzerland.
Industry
- Private Equity – Nuavo is an entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring stakes in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
- Manufacturing – Domofen operates in the manufacturing sector, producing PWC doors and windows.
- Legal Advisory – Nexus Avocats provided legal advisory services for the transaction.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuavo | Bidding Company | Company | An entrepreneurial investment firm focused on acquiring majority stakes in Swiss SMEs. |
| Domofen | Target Company | Company | A Swiss manufacturer of PWC doors and windows. |
| Nexus Avocats | Legal Advisor | Company | Advised Nuavo on the acquisition transaction. |
| UBS | Financing Partner | Company | Participated in the financing phase of the deal. |
| Philipp Ries | Founder | Person | Co-founder of Nuavo. |
| Raphael Gindrat | Founder | Person | Co-founder of Nuavo. |
| Gregor Plattner | Founder | Person | Co-founder of Nuavo. |
| Grgoire Henriod | Partner - Corporate M&A | Person | Partner at Nexus Avocats who worked on the transaction. |