Winterberg Launches New TIC Platform in Switzerland
Deal News | Dec 19, 2024 | PR Newswire Cision TIC Holding Schweiz AG
Winterberg Investment X, managed by Winterberg Advisory GmbH, has launched a new Swiss platform focused on the accredited Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services sector. Following the acquisition of its first nucleus asset, Winterberg plans to further develop this new Buy, Build and Technologize platform with future acquisitions of 3-7 SMEs over the next five years. In partnership with Yana Investment Partners, they have established TIC Holding Schweiz AG to consolidate and lead the Swiss TIC market. The strategic focus is driven by the TIC sector's resilience and growth potential, augmented by increased demand for quality, safety, and environmental compliance. This initiative follows Winterberg's similar venture in the healthcare sector and demonstrates their strategy of capitalizing on Switzerland's economic stability and innovative environment for small-cap enterprises.
Sectors
- Private Equity
- Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC)
Geography
- Switzerland – The focus is on the Swiss market, where TIC Holding Schweiz AG will lead operations to consolidate the TIC sector.
- Europe – Yana Investment Partners and Winterberg operate in the European investment landscape, often targeting European markets like Switzerland.
Industry
- Private Equity – Winterberg and Yana Partners are private equity firms that invest in small-cap successions and build Buy, Build and Technologize platforms.
- Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) – The article focuses on establishing a new platform in the TIC sector, emphasizing its non-cyclical nature and significant investment potential.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterberg Investment X | Fund | Company | A fund advised by Winterberg Advisory GmbH focusing on building Buy, Build, and Technologize platforms. |
| Winterberg Advisory GmbH | Private Equity Manager | Company | A company managing private equity investment funds with a specialization in small- and mid-cap succession strategies. |
| TIC Holding Schweiz AG | Platform | Company | A newly established platform aiming to lead in the Swiss Testing, Inspection, and Certification market. |
| Yana Investment Partners | Anchor Investor | Company | A small-cap investment specialist that partners with private equity sponsors for off-market investments. |
| Fabian Kroeher | President of the Board of TIC Holding Schweiz | Person | Responsible for launching and leading the TIC platform strategy in Switzerland. |
| Dr. Hanspeter Bader | Founding Partner of Yana Investment Partners | Person | A designated Board Member of TIC Holding Schweiz involved in the strategic investment in the Swiss TIC market. |