Active Ownership
Investments®

Dr. Felix Tschopp
Founder / Owner
Tschopp Group AG

We buy exceptional companies in difficult situations and build them to last. As entrepreneurs at heart, we know what it takes to secure a legacy. That's why we are the kind of buyer we would have wanted for ourselves.


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  • 150+ Companies
  • 25+ Industries
  • 12+ Countries

Few moments shape a company more than the choice of who owns it next.

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Every company reaches defining moments. Growth, succession, restructuring or a change in ownership can alter the direction of a business for years to come.

Tschopp Group invests where these moments require more than capital alone. We provide entrepreneurial judgement, active ownership and the willingness to take responsibility when important decisions cannot be delegated.

Having experienced ownership as entrepreneurs, investors, board members and advisers, we understand both the opportunities and the weight of these decisions. That perspective guides every investment we make.

Investment decisions are made by people, not by institutions.

Portrait

At a Glance

Entrepreneur, investor and board member with over 30 years of experience across more than 150 companies in building, growing and transforming businesses.

Expertise
  • Founder and Owner, Tschopp Group AG

    Since 1996

  • Board Positions

    Manufacturing, Commodity Trading, Financial Services, Technology, Real Estate, Energy, Health & Longevity

  • Management Positions

    CEO, CFO, Group Controller and other management positions in start-ups, established family businesses and listed companies

  • Advisory and Consulting

    International tax advisory and group audits for family-owned businesses and listed companies as Senior Advisor with KPMG Zurich

Education
  • Dr. oec. HSG

    University of St. Gallen
    International Accounting

  • Professional Development

    Private Equity, Mergers & Acquisitions, Business Succession, Board Education, Business Coaching, International Tax Planning, Group Accounting & Consolidation

  • Personal Development

    Lifelong learning through psychology, philosophy, mindfulness, yoga and meditation

Languages
  • German, English, Italian
Memberships
  • Professional & Regulatory Bodies

    Swiss Private Equity & Corporate Finance Association (SECA), Swiss Financial Services Standards Association (VQF), Network for Innovative Corporate Governance (NICG), Zug Commodity Association

  • Personal & Business Networks

    Family Business Network Switzerland (FBN), Zug Chamber of Commerce, HSG Alumni

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Not every business is the right investment. Neither is every investor the right owner.

Investment Philosophy

Capital creates opportunities, but lasting value comes from judgement, responsibility and active ownership. We invest where experience makes a real difference.

Investing beyond capital

Having built, acquired, restructured and sold businesses ourselves, we invest as entrepreneurs rather than passive financial investors. Every investment starts with understanding the company, its people and its potential. Active ownership means staying close to the business while giving management the room to lead. We focus on long-term development rather than short-term optimisation, making decisions that strengthen the business for its next stage of growth.

Looking ahead

Our investment philosophy defines what we look for in every opportunity.

Investment Criteria

A strong fit starts with more than numbers. We look for businesses where active ownership can make a meaningful difference.

Where we add value

We invest in established businesses at a turning point, whether succession without a successor, a corporate carve-out, restructuring or a new phase of growth. Industry matters less than the quality of the business, the people behind it, and the opportunity to build something that keeps growing long after we invest. The greatest opportunities are those where experience, commitment and active ownership can genuinely influence the outcome.

Beyond the numbers

The best investments are built on trust as much as on financial performance.

Why sell to us

When you sell a business, you are not just choosing a buyer. You are choosing the people who will carry it forward.

What that means for you

There is no investment committee to convince and no fund with a fixed term to exit by. Decisions can be made quickly. Our investment horizon is determined by the needs of the business, not by the lifecycle of a fund. From the first conversation through closing and beyond, you deal with the same people, not a changing deal team. That continuity shapes how we work: straightforward communication, thoughtful analysis, and a horizon measured in years, not quarters.

Built to continue

A business that changes hands should not lose what made it valuable.

Team

Every investment is different. That is why we build the right team for each situation rather than relying on a fixed organisational structure.

Expertise when it matters

Depending on the transaction, we work with experienced specialists in legal, tax, finance and operations who complement our own entrepreneurial background. This approach combines direct decision-making with the expertise required for complex situations while maintaining clear accountability throughout.

One team

The right people, at the right time, for any situation.