Artisa Group

What Artisa Group does

Artisa Group AG is a privately held, family-owned Swiss real estate development company founded in 1968 and headquartered in Zug. The company operates an integrated real estate platform spanning the full project lifecycle — from site acquisition and architecture through construction and direct sales or rentals — delivered through four wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Artisa Developer (development, acquisition, design), Artisa Architecture (architectural and engineering services), G&A (General Total Contractor for construction), and Artisa Real Estate (direct-from-builder sales and rentals). The group employs 170 specialized professionals across three Swiss offices in Zürich, Lugano, and Lausanne, with a domestic operational footprint that has expanded to cover additional Swiss cities including Geneva, Bern, Basel, Bellinzona, and Locarno.

The group serves a dual B2B/B2C customer base. On the B2B side, institutional investors (banks, funds, insurance companies) and family offices/private investors provide capital for development projects, while property owners engage Artisa for asset requalification. On the B2C side, Artisa sells and rents residential and commercial properties directly to end customers through Artisa Real Estate. The City Pop sub-brand extends this into a recurring-revenue serviced apartment concept targeting urban professionals, students, families, and travelers, with two product lines (City Pop for stays of 4+ weeks and City Pop 2Night for 1-night stays). City Pop currently operates 2,847 apartments domestically and is expanding into Germany, Italy, and the Czech Republic.

Artisa generates revenue through four primary streams: one-time development and property sale proceeds, recurring rental income from owned properties (principally via City Pop), and professional construction services via G&A. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based for custom solutions. The group currently has five major development projects in active execution targeting 2026 delivery, including residential apartment complexes in Pratteln, Lugano, San Bernardino, and Locarno, as well as a 110-room Grand Hotel in Locarno — collectively representing significant development pipeline value. Leadership is provided by the Artioli family, with Alain Artioli serving as President and Stefano Artioli as Founder.

Name

Artisa Group

Legal name

Artisa Group AG

Website

https://artisagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Artisa Group is a privately held, family-owned Swiss real estate developer that operates an integrated platform spanning development, architecture, construction, and direct property sales/rentals through four subsidiaries, serving institutional investors, family offices, and end-buyers across Switzerland with ongoing international brand expansion via its City Pop serviced-apartment sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Property investment
• Architectural design services
• General contracting
• Serviced apartments

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development: Property development from concept to completion, generating revenue through sales of developed properties
2. Property Sales: Direct sales of residential and commercial properties to buyers, directly from the builder
3. Property Rentals: Rental income from owned properties including City Pop serviced apartments
4. Construction Services: G&A provides General Total Contractor services for construction projects

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Artisa Group develops, designs, builds and markets residential and commercial real estate in Switzerland through an integrated in-house value chain that includes Artisa Developer, Artisa Architecture, Artisa Real Estate and the G&A general contractor. It also sells and rents properties directly to end customers and operates the City Pop serviced-apartment brand offering fully furnished, smart-technology-enabled apartments for flexible stays from one night to multiple weeks.

Product overview

Artisa Group operates as an integrated real estate platform offering end-to-end services through its subsidiaries: Artisa Developer (development, acquisition, design), Artisa Architecture (architectural and engineering services), Artisa Real Estate (sales and rentals), and G&A (general contracting). The group also operates City Pop and City Pop 2Night as lifestyle sub-brands offering flexible urban housing with smart technology and modern services. The company provides new construction, renovation, investment, and compartment development services across Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• City Pop: Urban living lifestyle brand offering fully furnished apartments with flexible stays from 4 weeks (City Pop) or 1 night (City Pop 2Night), featuring modern design, smart technology, and shared amenities for young professionals, students, families, and travelers.

Products and services

• City Pop City Pop is an Artisa Group lifestyle sub-brand offering fully furnished, smart-technology-enabled urban apartments for flexible medium- to long-term stays of 4 weeks or more, marketed at urban professionals, students, families and travelers.
• City Pop 2Night City Pop 2Night is the short-stay variant of the City Pop brand, offering fully furnished flexible apartments available from 1 night for short visits or business trips, with modern services and smart technology.
• New Constructions Development and construction of new buildings under the Sviluppo / Realizzazione line, designed with modern technologies for comfort, energy efficiency and residential quality, offered as customizable housing solutions in curated residential contexts in Switzerland.
• Renovations Complete renovation services under the Realizzazione line, transforming existing properties into modern, tailored spaces while combining aesthetics, functionality and energy savings from design through execution.
• Investment Services Real estate investment services under the Sviluppo line, evaluating new opportunities with transparency and dedication and managing every detail from conception through final approval for institutional investors, family offices and private clients.
• Compartment Development Innovative solutions under the Sviluppo line for reimagining and requalifying areas and compartments, creating exemplary projects that are sustainable from economic, ecological and social perspectives.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Property OwnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty owners interested in enhancing and requalifying their real estate assets partner with Artisa Group. Artisa provides development expertise to transform existing properties into modern, sustainable spaces.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest integrated real estate services and construction company, combining development, planning and execution. Closest large-cap comparable to Artisa's vertically integrated developer-contractor model.
• HRS Real Estate AG: Swiss family-owned real estate developer active across residential, commercial and hospitality projects nationwide. Highly comparable in structure, scale and Swiss regional focus.
• Losinger Marazzi AG: Swiss subsidiary of Bouygues Construction delivering development, planning and construction services. Comparable as an integrated developer-contractor operating in the same Swiss market.
• Mobimo Holding AG: Swiss real estate company active in development, portfolio management and commercial lettings. Comparable integrated approach across residential and commercial Swiss assets.
• Allreal Holding AG: Swiss-listed real estate company combining development with a portfolio of investment properties. Comparable business model to Artisa's mix of development, ownership and rental operations.
• Anliker AG: Swiss family-run real estate developer with a multi-decade track record across residential, commercial and mixed-use. Highly comparable in family ownership profile and Swiss regional coverage.
• Steiner AG: Swiss real estate developer and total contractor offering turnkey development services. Comparable to Artisa's combination of G&A general contracting with developer-led project origination.

Emerging players

• Locke (Edyn Group): Aparthotel and serviced-apartment brand across European cities offering design-led flexible stays. Closest international analog to City Pop's design and tech-driven urban living positioning.
• The Social Hub (formerly The Student Hotel): European hybrid hospitality and serviced-living operator targeting students, professionals and urban travelers. Comparable concept to City Pop's flexible-stay urban living model.

Broad incumbents

• PSP Swiss Property AG: Listed Swiss real estate company focused on prime office and commercial property investment. Comparable for Artisa's commercial real estate (67,600 sqm) and asset management orientation, though at materially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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