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Investment Management and Advisory Services

Our core activity is the identification and active management of attractive SME investments in the German-speaking region on behalf of Alpstock AG industry holding. As investment managers, we take a long-term view, supporting and guiding our portfolio companies in their continued development.

In addition, we regularly support companies and clients also outside our investments with strategy development, M&A transactions, portfolio management, and other investment-related mandates.

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SME Buy-Outs and Succession Planning

AION Partners focuses on acquiring majority shareholdings in mid-sized companies (EBITDA from approx. CHF 2 mio.) within the industrial, medtech and services sectors across the DACH-region for Alpstock AG, an industrial holding company

  • Long-term investments and value creation with no fixed exit-horizon
  • Hidden industry champions with sustainable market positions and solid growth and dividend potential
  • Stable, motivated and competent management teams
  • Succession planning and reinvestment opportunities for founders
Investment Portfolio Management

With extensive experience gained through operational roles in the industry and the  management of several successful  investment portfolios, AION Partners is a trusted partner for entrepreneurs investors, company boards and management teams in value creation and divestments

  • Board work and governance
  • Operational improvement and interim management roles
  • Buy & Build strategies
  • Exit readiness and identifying the best owner
Advisory Mandates

AION Partners offers financial, M&A and strategy advisory services to SMEs and family offices

  • Comprehensive buy- and sell-side mandates
  • Company valuations and due diligence projects
  • Market and competitive analysis
  • Strategy development
Portfolio
Alpstock industry holding
Other shareholdings
Team
Mikael Ramvall

Managing Partner

Patrick Schwyter
Managing Partner
Christoph Egger
Associate Partner
Minja Lohrer
Director
Marcel Krause
Head Portfolio Finance and IT
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Almat

A leading Swiss distributor of emergency lighting and emergency power systems, with extensive expertise in technical planning, system design and maintenance. An attractive product portfolio for both private customers and large enterprises. Head office in Tagelswangen (ZH) and four further sites with warehouse facilities. Around 50 employees.

https://www.almat.ch/

Marcel Krause

Head Portfolio Finance and IT

  • M.A. HSG Accounting and Finance
  • CFO and Head of ICT Müssig
  • Various finance and business development roles in SME-environment
  • Strong experience in scalable finance and IT set-ups, optimization of ERP/ CRM systems and AI-supported solutions

Minja Lohrer

Director

  • M.Sc. and MBA MIT
  • M.Sc. Helsinki University of Technology
  • Director BLR Capital AG/ BLR Partners AG (2018-2025)
  • Head Corporate Strategy Sulzer
  • Strategy, product management and R&D (Nokia, Samsung, Logitech)
  • Board roles in industrial and high-tech companies

Christoph Egger

Associate Partner

  • M.A. HSG Banking and Finance
  • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  • Senior Investment Manager BLR Capital (2019-2025)
  • 10 years experience in PE investment processes with SMEs in DACH-region as well as management and implementation of value creation initiatives
  • Financial analysis and business development with Zurich Insurance Group

Patrick Schwyter

Managing Partner

  • M.A. Economics HSG
  • Managing Partner BLR Capital (2018 – 2025)
  • 10 years co-owner/ CEO of SME (food sector 140/ employees)
  • Strategy consultant Bain & Company
  • Various President/ Board Member and interim CEO/ CFO roles in SMEs/ industry

Mikael Ramvall

Managing Partner

  • M.Sc. Chemical Engineering ETH
  • MBA Columbia Business School
  • Managing Partner BLR Capital BLR Partners (2014 – 2025)
  • Head BU Equipment Sulzer Metco
  • Head Strategy/ M&A Sulzer (+ previously various roles by bei Siemens, UBS, Bechtel)
  • Broad experience as President and Board Member in SMEs/ industry

FOSTAG Formenbau AG
Since 1955, FOSTAG has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance injection moulds for products in medical, diagnostic, pharmaceutical and specialty applications. Headquartered in Stein am Rhein SH, FOSTAG Formenbau AG employs 100 people.
https://www.fostag.com/

Repapress AG

Repapress AG has been one of the leading Swiss companies in the field of fall protection and personal safety equipment since 1971. As a full-service provider, the company specializes in restraint systems, personal fall protection equipment, audits  and inspection, training as well as fall arrest and safety nets. With headquarters in Amriswil TG, a training center in Bütschwil and a branch in Collombey, Repapress AG employs around 35 people.

https://www.repapress.ch/

Steinform Kistler AG
The company has been active in stone processing since 1984 and is today one of the Swiss market leaders in the sale, dimensioning, cutting and installation of kitchen worktops made of natural stone (e.g. granite), quartz composite and ceramic. With headquarters in Switzerland and a branch in Poland, Steinform Kistler AG employs 180 people.
https://steinform.com/

Müssig AG

With a 150-year heritage, Müssig AG is a leading company in railing construction and the market leader in the German-speaking part of Switzerland for the manufacturing and installation of stair and balcony railings, as well as self-supporting balconies. Headquartered in Switzerland, with a branch in Slovakia, the company employs 150 people.

https://www.muessig.ch/

Alpstock AG
A long-term oriented holding company focusing on majority shareholdings in medium-sized companies in the industrial, medtech and services sectors within the German-speaking regions.  The holding company is based in Switzerland and is financed on a long-term basis by private Swiss entrepreneurs.
https://www.alpstock.ch/