Capvis

Founded in 1990, Capvis originated as a division of Swiss Bank Corporation (now UBS), operating under the name SBC Equity Partners during the mid-1990s. The firm began raising capital from external investors in 1999 and officially spun off from UBS in 2003 to become a fully independent private equity firm. Since its inception, Capvis has raised approximately 3.2 billion EUR across several independent and predecessor funds.

The firm focuses on middle-market companies located in the Industrial Corridor of Europe, which includes Switzerland, Germany, Italy, and the Benelux region. Its investment activity typically involves leveraged buyouts and providing growth capital. Significant recent milestones include the closing of its middle-market fund, Capvis Equity V, at 1.2 billion EUR in 2018.

Capvis has a history of acquiring established brands and industrial companies. Notable transactions include the acquisition of the swimwear brand Arena in 2013 and the purchase of the Tertianum Group from Swiss Prime Site in 2019. The firm is currently headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, and maintains a team of over 40 employees.