Our history
1999
The Genferberg Group, formerly known as AEM Genève, was founded with the vision of acting as a leading partner for innovative Swiss startups and SMEs. From the outset, the goal was to strategically connect promising Swiss companies with relevant stakeholders and build a diverse portfolio that would benefit all stakeholders in the long term.
Following the death of AEM Genève's founder, the company was acquired by the Bürge family and continued under the new name Genferberg Group. With a fresh entrepreneurial spirit and a clear growth strategy, a new era began – characterized by expansion, professionalization, and a targeted expansion of business activities.
As part of this expansion, not only was the headquarters relocated from Geneva to Zurich, but the range of services was also significantly expanded. The Genferberg Group evolved from a pure networking platform into a comprehensive partner for startups, investors, and companies – with a focus on capital raising, strategic consulting, and long-term support for innovative projects.
Particular attention was paid to access to growth capital for Swiss startups to actively promote technological innovation and scientific progress. By building a far-reaching network of investors, entrepreneurs, and partners, the Genferberg Group has continuously consolidated its position as a strong and trusted player in the Swiss startup ecosystem.
Today
Today, the Genferberg Group not only offers access to an extensive investor network, but also concrete financing solutions for companies that want to grow and develop further.
In addition to brokering equity and investments, we provide our partners with targeted support in structuring financing and accompany them from strategic planning through to raising capital.
Today, we are headquartered in Zurich at Talacker 41, right in the heart of the Swiss financial center. We also have another office in Winterthur—just a two-minute walk from the train station—in a listed town villa that combines tradition and modernity. Our presence is complemented by a representative office in London, further strengthening our international network access and creating cross-border investment opportunities.
This means that we are not only geographically broadly positioned, but also able to support companies flexibly, efficiently and internationally.
We are convinced that sustainable growth, innovation and responsible investment are crucial for the future of the Swiss economy — and we make an active contribution to this every day through our work.