Capvis AG
Private equityBaar · Growth–Late Stage
Also known as Capvis · CAPVIS AG, FORMERLY CAPVIS EQUITY PARTNERS AG
Investment thesis
Capvis operates as a leading mid-market investor based in Europe, focusing on global niche market leaders and regional champions. Since 1990 it has developed companies with the aim of creating regional and global champions. The firm partners with management teams to unlock a company's full potential, generating value through market knowledge, clear strategy and a long-term perspective. Capvis is entrusted with long-term capital by renowned investors, including many pension funds.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 11, 2026.
What they invest in
from 13 of 53 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×6Hardware ×5New Materials ×4E-commerce ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Consumer ×2Enterprise Software ×2IoT ×2
HQs:Switzerland×4Germany×3
Investments · 53 tracked
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AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise Software
Innovator and full-service provider in digital dental prosthetics and CAD/CAM technology, headquartered in Koblach, Austria.
Amann Girrbach develops dental technologies including high-precision machines and materials for digital dentistry, serving dental technicians and practitioners.
Advanced ManufacturingHardwareMedical Devices
European leader and global number two in lightweight conveyor belts, founded 1950 in the Netherlands.
Specialist in components and solutions for spraying, weeding and precision farming, headquartered in Rubiera, Italy.
Premium brand of high-quality competitive swimwear and equipment, headquartered in Tolentino, Italy.
Arena sells swimwear, swim racing suits, training gear, and accessories for competitive swimmers, triathletes, and open-water athletes, along with beach, running, and gym apparel.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Provider of industrial safety technology for environments with hazardous substances.
BSI provides an integrated CRM and customer experience platform with built-in AI, offering a choice of cloud infrastructures and AI models with a focus on European data sovereignty and regulatory compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSBaar, CH
Provider of electrical installations for commercial, industrial and infrastructure facilities.
Manufacturer of quick-release hydraulic couplings for agricultural and construction equipment.
Solution provider in cold forming for the automotive industry and lightweight construction.
Manufacturer of automotive door interior systems and components.
Wholesale distributor of heating and plumbing systems and related services.
One-stop-shop developer and manufacturer of colouring cosmetics for the global cosmetics industry, based near Milan.
hessnatur is a retailer of organic and natural-fiber clothing, offering apparel for children and adults made from certified materials such as organic cotton, organic merino wool, and cashmere.
Circular EconomyConsumerE-commerce
Distributor of coffee and water dispensing machines and consumables for SMEs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Manufacturer and supplier of wire-processing machines.
Manufacturer of workspace equipment and storage systems for industrial and service sectors.
Global leading manufacturer of polyurethane transmission belts for power transmission and conveying systems, founded 1957 in Italy.
Manufacturer of power converters and transformers.
Developer and manufacturer of high-precision mechanical, micromechanical and mechatronic components.
River cruise operator in German-speaking Europe.
Leading OEM of medical pendant carrier systems for operating rooms and intensive care units.
Premium convenience food producer.
Global research services company for the pharmaceuticals industry.
Developer and producer of advanced hearing systems.
Supplier of plastic parts for the automotive industry.
Leading supplier of machines and process lines predominantly for the food industry.
Leading supplier of production machines for wet chemical surface treatment.
Producer of industrial electronic and electromechanical components.
Supplier of chlorine- and sulfur-based products.
Supplier of high pressure sealing plugs.
Manufacturer of flexible abrasives for surface finishing in trade and industry.
Provider of resistance and laser welding systems for metal packaging and automotive sectors.
Provider of customized railway vehicle production systems.
Ticketing organisation and ticketing software provider.
Market leader in high temperature insulation systems for agriculture, marine, automotive and energy applications.
tmax develops high-temperature insulation and thermal-management systems — metallic, foil, textile, and combined insulation — that reduce surface temperatures, improve efficiency, and support fire and emissions protection for engines, turbochargers, and manifolds.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
Quality measuring and control systems for the textile industry.
Engineering and manufacturing services provider for electronic assemblies, headquartered in Steinach, Switzerland.
Manufacturer of high-end vacuum valves for semiconductor and other high-tech industries.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Capvis AG invest at?
- Capvis AG invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Capvis AG's typical check size?
- Capvis AG typically writes checks of $21.6M – $108M.
- What sectors does Capvis AG focus on?
- Capvis AG focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, AgTech, Enterprise Software, Medical Devices, New Materials, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Capvis AG located?
- Capvis AG is headquartered in Baar, CH.
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