Andreja Bernasconi

ZMM is an active private equity investment firm pursuing a buy-and-build strategy. The firm invests in direct equity participations, focusing on established mid-market industrial and consumer goods companies in Switzerland, southern Germany and Austria. They invest in corporate successions, MBOs and MBIs as well as spin-offs. They target family-owned companies with well-positioned products, annual sales between CHF 50 and 250 million, leading positions in fragmented markets, a pipeline of innovative products with significant entry barriers for competitors, positive cash flows and significant growth potential. The firm avoids investing in early-stage, venture capital or high-technology projects. They acquire controlling stakes, seek board representation and get actively involved in operations. ZMM sponsors acquisitions to strengthen their portfolio companies' market position and expand their geographic reach. Their investment horizon is four to seven years. Exit strategies include IPOs and trade sales.