Market Intelligence · Q3 2026

The Swiss SME Transfer Market, in real numbers

The Swiss SME transfer market in Q3 2026 shows 3,563 companies flagged for succession planning, representing approximately 1.2% of the top-10 canton registry base. Market activity remained positive with net registrations of 231 companies over 90 days, though bankruptcies at 1,450 exceeded deletions. The active listings market comprises 148 companies for sale at a median asking price of CHF 180,000.

Companies tracked

Swiss commercial register

Succession targets

flagged as likely to transfer

Businesses for sale

median ask CHF 180K

Net formation (90d)

new registrations − deletions

Where the companies are

Registered companies by canton — the deepest acquisition pools. Click a canton to browse.

Valuation multiple explorer

Indicative range using Swiss EBITDA multiples by sector. Adjust the inputs to see how value moves.

SectorAnnual revenue (CHF)EBITDA margin: 15%

Indicative enterprise value

CHF 750K – CHF 1.8M

Midpoint CHF 1.2M · EBITDA CHF 150K × 5–12× (IT & Software)

SaaS/recurring revenue models at top of range. Project-based IT services at bottom. ARR growth rate is primary driver.

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90-day market pulse

Commercial-register activity over the last quarter — the live signal of ownership change.

1'360

New registrations

1'129

Deletions

1'986

Director changes

1'450

Bankruptcies

The succession wave is here

3'563 Swiss companies are flagged as likely to seek succession — and thousands more owners are approaching retirement. Whether you want to acquire one or hand yours over, Alpine connects the two sides.

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Methodology and the full citable write-up are in the quarterly Swiss SME Transfer Report. Figures are indicative and for information only — not investment advice.