Marc Kappeler

Specializes in belt conveyors for the automation of transport systems, assembly and manufacturing processes

Aventic Partners is a long-term, active manager which invests in innovative small and medium-sized companies in a range of sectors including life sciences, information technology, automation, conveyor systems, robotics, mechatronics (including microelectronics and precision mechanics), sensors and optics. They primarily invest in companies in Switzerland and also consider investments in neighboring countries. The firm seeks to invest CHF 1-5 million in industrial companies with a turnover of CHF 2-20 million. They typically take minority stakes and board seats in their investee companies, providing financing and coaching to help create value. Aventic Partners generally holds their investment partnerships for four to seven years, exiting in the form of trade sales and IPOs.