Private equity in the
Canton of St. Gallen

Roca Holding AG

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.

Roca Holding AG invests in Swiss companies and holds stakes in subsidiaries, particularly in real estate and ancillary construction. It acts as a long-term investment partner to businesses.

VP Invest AG

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.

VP Invest AG is an independent investor in small and medium-sized businesses and start-ups in future-oriented sectors. It invests its own capital and, where needed, provides expertise and advice on leadership and management.

Fortyone AG

Since 2009 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Fortyone AG is Private Equity, i.e. investing in non-listed companies, where the company, in addition to financial resources, also contributes its knowledge, experience and relationships to actively influence the company's development.

asc impact GmbH

Since 2021 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is the collective management of Special-Alternative Investment Funds (S-AIF), particularly in the area of sustainable forestry and agricultural projects, through conception, distribution, portfolio management, risk and liquidity management, as well as fund administration.

session.vc AG

Since 2021 · 11–20 empl.

session.vc is a venture capital company specializing in supporting start-ups and growth companies in the technology sector. The company's core activity is to help founders and start-up teams through mentorship, coaching, strategic consulting, and financial support to successfully scale and develop their businesses. The company's specific activities include: Strategic consulting and coaching for founders and start-up teams; Financial support through seed financing and follow-on financing; Support in the development of products and technologies; Assistance in scaling businesses and developing growth strategies; Networking and access to relevant contacts and partners. The company positions itself as 'Founders for Founders', meaning that the partners are experienced founders and entrepreneurs who use their experience and expertise to help other founders.

PeakRiver GmbH

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.

Swiss Founders Fund AG

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.·5.0(1)

Swiss Founders Fund AG is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in Pre-Seed and Seed startups. The firm is industry-agnostic and backs founders globally by providing capital and support as they build their companies.

Mountain Partners AG

Since 2002 · 1–10 empl.·1.0(2)

The core activity of Mountain Partners is investing in and managing venture capital funds, as well as supporting start-ups and growth companies in the areas of e-commerce, consumer tech, and other technology sectors. The company operates as a global multi-fund manager and invests in a variety of companies through its network of VC funds, which are active on three continents.

RB Handelsgesellschaft GmbH

Since 2024 · 1–10 empl.

RB Handelsgesellschaft GmbH operates under the name RockyBull in company and real estate transactions. It buys, develops and sells businesses and properties, and provides brokerage, M&A and private equity services.

OVE Capital AG

Since 2025 · 1–10 empl.

OVE Capital AG is a private markets investment manager providing institutional and professional investors with access to individual transactions. Its focus includes direct private equity and infrastructure investments, as well as single-asset secondary transactions.

NICONI AG

Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Niconi AG is the acquisition and long-term development of small and medium-sized enterprises in the manufacturing industry, particularly in the areas of metal processing and treatment, plastic components and niche players with proprietary products. The company invests its own capital and focuses on sustainable value creation as a reliable partner for generations.

TIE Advisory Partners GmbH

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of Winkler Venture Advisory GmbH is advising companies on venture capital and private equity matters, including fundraising, setting up PE funds, screening start-ups and financing companies in the early and growth stages.