What Etavis does

Etavis (legally operated through VINCI Energies Schweiz AG) is a Swiss and Liechtenstein electrical engineering services provider serving private, public-sector, and commercial customers through approximately 60 regional business units. Founded with the oldest operating entity dating to 1923 and consolidated under the VINCI Energies umbrella, the company employs roughly 2,400 staff including around 450 apprentices, and reports as a privately held subsidiary of the global VINCI Group. Customer coverage spans all Swiss language regions and Liechtenstein via direct regional office contact, a 24/7 emergency hotline (0848 841 841), and quote-based project engagement.

The company's technical offering spans core electrical installation (Elektroinstallationen) for residential and industrial buildings, KNX-based building automation (Gebäudeautomation), ICT and telecommunications infrastructure (Kommunikation), datacenter electrical infrastructure, and traffic infrastructure. Energy transition is a deliberate focus area: the energy2050@etavis program and an online Solarrechner support residential and commercial solar (Solaranlagen), E-mobility charging infrastructure, heat pumps (Wärmepumpen), and energy efficiency consulting. Adjacent capabilities include custom switchgear manufacturing (Schaltanlagenbau), safety inspections (Elektrokontrollen, coordinated via ETAVIS Services AG), and event technology. Swiss-specific compliance inspections and recurring maintenance provide recurring engagement.

Commercially, Etavis operates a project-based, quote-driven professional services model across two primary segments: private customers (Privatkunden) seeking residential installations, smart home, and renewable upgrades, and business customers (Geschäftskunden) ranging from start-ups and SMEs to large corporations across verticals including public infrastructure (e.g., Festhalle Bern, 740 km of cable), healthcare, education (schools), financial services, and hospitality. Pricing is non-transparent and customized by regional office; the company reaches customers via its website, solar calculator, social channels (Instagram, TikTok), and direct regional sales relationships rather than e-commerce self-service. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Etavis

Legal name

VINCI Energies Schweiz AG

Website

https://etavis.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1923

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Etavis, a subsidiary of VINCI Energies Schweiz AG, is a Swiss and Liechtenstein electrical engineering services provider delivering installations, building automation, ICT, datacenter, renewable energy, and 24/7 emergency services through approximately 60 regional business units serving both private and business customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting and Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (237130)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Testing, Inspection, Certification & Commissioning (TICx) Technical Services (BPAHAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Switchgear, Breaker & Buswork Retrofit Services (AIS/GIS) (EUAEALAF)

Keywords

• Electrical installation services
• Building automation systems
• Renewable energy solutions
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Switchgear construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electrical Installation Services: Core revenue from electrical installations for residential and commercial properties, including new construction, renovation, and maintenance
2. Building Automation & Communication: Design, installation and maintenance of building automation systems, telecommunications infrastructure, and ICT solutions
3. Renewable Energy Solutions: Solar panel installation, energy storage systems, heat pumps, and energy efficiency consulting for sustainable energy solutions
4. 24/7 Emergency Services: Round-the-clock on-call service for electrical emergencies, including power outages and urgent repairs
5. Switchgear Construction (Schaltanlagenbau): Custom switchgear and control panel manufacturing for industrial and commercial applications

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Etavis is a Swiss electrical engineering and contracting company that designs, installs, and maintains electrical systems, building automation, telecommunications and ICT infrastructure, and renewable energy solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure customers. Operating through approximately 60 regional business units across Switzerland and Liechtenstein, the company delivers project-based services including electrical installations, KNX smart building systems, datacenter infrastructure, switchgear construction, solar/EV charging/heat pump solutions, and 24/7 emergency support.

Product overview

ETAVIS is a comprehensive electrical engineering company operating in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, offering a broad portfolio of integrated services for both residential and commercial customers. The company provides core electrical installation services (Elektroinstallationen), building automation (Gebäudeautomation) including KNX smart building systems, communications and ICT infrastructure, datacenter solutions, renewable energy systems (solar installations, E-mobility charging infrastructure, heat pumps), and specialized services such as switchgear construction (Schaltanlagenbau), electrical inspections, 24/7 emergency services, event technology, and traffic infrastructure. As part of the VINCI Energies Group, ETAVIS operates through approximately 60 business units across Switzerland and Liechtenstein, combining regional presence with global corporate resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Elektroinstallationen (Electrical Installations) Design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, including new installations, renovations, and repairs. Offered under separate Privatkunden and Geschäftskunden tracks.
• Kommunikation / ICT (Communication Systems) ICT infrastructure, telecommunications, network solutions, voice/UCC, IPTV and multimedia systems, and telematics services for buildings and facilities.
• Gebäudeautomation (Building Automation) Smart building control systems including KNX-based automated lighting, HVAC, shading, and facility management for residential and commercial buildings.
• Datacenter Services Electrical infrastructure design and implementation for data centers, including power distribution, backup systems, and critical-environment installations.
• Eventservice (Event Technology) Technical support and installation services for events including event technology, lighting, and power infrastructure for venues such as the Festhalle Bern.
• Ladeinfrastruktur für E-Mobility (E-Mobility Charging Infrastructure) Installation and integration of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including home wallboxes, commercial charging stations, and fleet charging solutions.
• Infrastruktur Verkehr (Traffic Infrastructure) Electrical systems and automation for traffic management and transportation infrastructure, including signalization, tunnel, and rail-adjacent installations.
• Solaranlagen (Solar Energy Systems) Planning and installation of photovoltaic systems for generating solar electricity, including battery storage solutions, supported by an online Solarrechner (solar calculator) tool.
• Wärmepumpen (Heat Pump Systems) Installation and integration of heat pump systems as part of sustainable energy and heating solutions for residential and commercial buildings.
• Smart Home Solutions Intelligent home automation systems integrating lighting, security, climate control, and energy management for residential customers.
• Schaltanlagenbau (Switchgear Construction) Design and manufacturing of custom electrical switchgear and control panels for industrial and commercial applications.
• Elektrokontrollen (Electrical Inspections) Safety testing, compliance inspections, and certification of electrical installations according to Swiss standards.
• 24/7 Pikettdienst (24/7 Emergency Service) Round-the-clock emergency electrical services available via the 0848 841 841 hotline, including weekends and public holidays, for urgent repairs and power outage response.
• Energieeffizienz (Energy Efficiency Consulting) Consulting and solutions for optimizing energy consumption in buildings, including energy audits and energy management systems.
• Projektmanagement (Project Management) End-to-end project management for complex electrical, automation, and infrastructure projects, from planning through execution and handover.
• Planung (Planning & Engineering) Technical planning and engineering services for electrical projects from concept through implementation, available to both private and business customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 740km of cable successfully installed for Festhalle Bern

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• VINCI EnergiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerETAVIS is a subsidiary of VINCI Energies, part of the global VINCI Group. This partnership provides ETAVIS with access to global innovations, best practices, and resources while maintaining regional autonomy and local market focus.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Burkhalter Group: Listed Swiss electrical engineering and installation group serving residential, commercial and industrial customers across Switzerland with regional branch offices. Directly comparable in services, customer mix (Privatkunden / Geschäftskunden), multi-branch operating model, and Swiss-only geographic scope, and is the most-cited public reference point for valuing Etavis.
• Kummler+Matter: Swiss specialist in electrical infrastructure for railway, traction power and energy networks; long-standing Swiss electrical engineering firm. Closely comparable in domestic Swiss electrical contracting heritage and complex project execution, with stronger tilt toward rail/transport electrification.
• Hügli + Partner: Mid-sized Swiss electrical installation company serving residential and commercial customers in German-speaking Switzerland. Overlaps with Etavis on Elektroinstallationen, building automation and service/maintenance work in overlapping regional footprints.
• Elektro Bühler: Swiss regional electrical installation and building services firm with comparable offerings (residential, commercial and renovation projects, smart home, EV charging). Similar size band to a single Etavis regional subsidiary - useful single-region comparison point inside Etavis's branch network.

Broad incumbents

• Bouygues Energies & Services: Multi-national electrical, HVAC and digital services group with Swiss operations competing for the same commercial, datacenter and infrastructure accounts. Larger, broader portfolio outside electrical pure-play; competes head-to-head with Etavis on key account projects.
• Equans Switzerland: Engie spin-off multi-tech building and energy services provider with material Swiss presence in electrical, HVAC and facility management. Overlaps Etavis's KNX, datacenter and energy-efficiency offerings as part of a wider services portfolio.
• ABB Switzerland: Swiss-domiciled global electrification, motion and industrial automation leader. Comparable in electrical infrastructure, switchgear and building-electrification ecosystem where Etavis is the installer and ABB is a major upstream equipment supplier; positioned on opposite sides of the same value chain.
• Schneider Electric Switzerland: Global energy management and automation player with Swiss market footprint across electrical distribution, building automation and EV charging. Competes with Etavis on KNX-style building automation and EV-charging deployments while supplying low-voltage hardware Etavis installs.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens division covering building automation, energy management and electrical infrastructure for commercial and industrial customers. Overlaps Etavis's building automation, switchgear and datacenter offerings at the systems-and-solutions level rather than local installation.

Others

• AFRY (formerly ÅF / Pöyry): European engineering, design and consulting firm with a Swiss practice spanning energy, infrastructure and industrial projects. Adjacent rather than directly competitive - comparable as an engineering/technical-services counterparty on complex Swiss infrastructure tenders Etavis also bids into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/lehre.etavis
• TikToktiktok.com/@etavis.talent?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/etavis

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles32 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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