Plazza
PLAZZA AG is a Zürich-based, SIX Swiss Exchange-listed Swiss real estate company that plans, develops, manages, and markets residential and commercial properties in Zürich and Lausanne, operating a CHF 1.3 billion portfolio for its own account and for third parties.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersZürich, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Plazza does
PLAZZA AG is a Swiss real estate company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ticker: PLAN) since June 2015 and headquartered in Zürich. It plans, develops, markets, and manages residential and commercial properties in Swiss economic centers, primarily Zürich and Lausanne, operating both for its own portfolio and on a third-party services basis. The vertically integrated model combines portfolio management, development project execution (notably the L'Orée project in Crissier and developments in Regensdorf and Affoltern am Albis), and rental operations under a single platform with a small headcount of 11–50 employees.
The portfolio was valued at CHF 1.3 billion in fixed assets at year-end 2025 (up from CHF 1.1 billion in 2024) and is concentrated in centrally-located, well-connected sites. Operating performance has strengthened: the operating result before depreciation and revaluation reached CHF 31.3 million in FY2025 (+19% year-over-year), and FY2025 profit of CHF 60.7 million included a CHF 44.5 million revaluation gain. Vacancy in existing properties stood at 2.7–2.9%, and portfolio-level greenhouse gas intensity of 6.1 kgCO2eq/m² was below the industry average.
The business model is anchored in recurring rental income supplemented by episodic development sales and third-party property services. PLAZZA finances growth through Swiss capital markets, having placed two CHF 100 million bonds (1.775% coupon in October 2024; 1.25% coupon in January 2031 maturity) and acquired A. Schönbächler & Co AG in 2025 to add 140 apartments to the Zürich-canton portfolio. Shareholder returns are emphasized via annual dividends (proposed CHF 10.00/share A and CHF 2.00/share B for 2026). There is no disclosed AI, proprietary technology stack, or software product; the company relies on standard enterprise IT for property and portfolio management.
Plazza firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Plazza
- Legal name
- PLAZZA AG
- Website
- https://plazza.ch
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- PLAZZA AG is a Zürich-based, SIX Swiss Exchange-listed Swiss real estate company that plans, develops, manages, and markets residential and commercial properties in Zürich and Lausanne, operating a CHF 1.3 billion portfolio for its own account and for third parties.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Plazza industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Real Estate Development & Management
- NAICS
- Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)
- SIC
- Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Residential Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Commercial Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAB), Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization) (BPAJAMAL)
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Where Plazza is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zürich
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Plazza business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Rental Income: Rental income from residential and commercial properties in the company's portfolio. Properties are located in Swiss economic centers, primarily Zürich and Lausanne.
- Property Sales: Occasional sales of properties at market prices, as evidenced by the sale of office/activity spaces in Brig-Glis and Wallisellen.
- Development Services: Planning, realization, and marketing of real estate development projects, including services for third parties.
- Development Project Revenue: Revenue from development projects such as Crissier (L'Orée) and Regensdorf, including sold construction fields and completed developments.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Annual | Dividend for registered shares A |
| Other | Annual | Dividend for registered shares B |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Plazza product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PLAZZA AG plans, develops, markets, and manages residential and commercial properties and real estate projects in Switzerland, with a geographic focus on the economic centers of Zürich and Lausanne. Beyond managing its own portfolio, the company also provides property development and management services for third-party property owners.
Product overview
PLAZZA AG operates as a vertically integrated real estate company offering a unified platform of property-related services. The core offering encompasses portfolio management of residential and commercial properties (Portfolio Management), the planning and execution of development projects (Immobilienprojekte), and rental property services (Mietobjekte). The company also extends property management services to third parties. The portfolio focuses on residential and commercial properties in the economic centers of Zurich and Lausanne, with development projects including the 'L'Orée' residential complex in Crissier, Regensdorf, and Affoltern am Albis. The company is listed on SIX Swiss Exchange (Ticker: PLAN) and maintains a CHF 1.3 billion property portfolio.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- PLAZZA Portfolio Management Comprehensive management of residential and commercial properties in Zürich and Lausanne, including portfolio administration, tenant management, and property optimization for the company's own portfolio.
- Immobilienprojekte (Development Projects) Planning, realization, and marketing of real estate development projects in Switzerland, including residential complexes such as the 'L'Orée' project in Crissier and developments in Regensdorf and Affoltern am Albis.
- Mietobjekte (Rental Properties) Rental property services offering residential and commercial spaces at centrally-located, well-connected sites in Swiss economic centers, serving individual tenants and businesses.
- Third-Party Property Services Property development, marketing, and management services provided to third-party property owners, complementing the company's own property operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Portfolio value growth from CHF 1.0 billion to CHF 1.3 billion over recent years
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Plazza
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Plazza technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Plazza partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- A. Schönbächler & Co AGcorePLAZZA acquired 100% of A. Schönbächler & Co AG shares, based in Affoltern am Albis. The acquisition added a property portfolio of approximately 14,500 m² with 48 apartments and development land for 92 additional units.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Plazza competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mobimo Holding AG: Swiss listed real estate company with a comparable mix of commercial and residential properties in prime Swiss economic centers, including development projects. Closest direct peer to PLAZZA in scale and business model.
- PSP Swiss Property AG: Swiss listed real estate company specializing in prime commercial properties in major Swiss economic centers, with active portfolio management. Highly comparable in Swiss prime-location strategy and SIX-listed REIT-like structure.
- Allreal Holding AG: Swiss listed real estate company combining real estate development with a residential and commercial portfolio in Swiss economic centers. Closely comparable development-plus-rental model and Swiss focus.
- Fundamenta Real Estate AG: Swiss listed real estate company focused on residential and mixed-use properties in German-speaking Switzerland, with a development pipeline. Comparable residential and mid-size scale to PLAZZA.
- Warteck Invest AG: Small-cap Swiss listed real estate company with a residential and commercial portfolio and active development in the Basel region. Comparable in size, listed structure, and Swiss-focused portfolio approach.
- HIAG Immobilien Holding AG: Swiss listed real estate company with a portfolio of commercial and industrial properties plus development projects across German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable active development pipeline and SIX listing.
- Intershop Holdings AG: Swiss listed real estate company focused on commercial properties with development pipeline in German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable size, listed structure, and Swiss prime real estate development focus.
Broad incumbents
- Swiss Prime Site AG: Switzerland's largest listed real estate company with a diversified prime Swiss portfolio across commercial, retail, and residential. Larger, broader incumbent in the same Swiss prime real estate space.
Regional players
- Zug Estates AG: Swiss listed real estate company developing and managing premium properties primarily in the Zug region, adjacent to PLAZZA's Zürich focus. Comparable small-cap listed Swiss real estate developer with mixed-use and residential focus.
Emerging players
- Peach Property Group AG: German-speaking residential real estate company focused on mid-price housing in Switzerland and Germany, with active development. Comparable residential focus and similar end-tenant segment.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Plazza social profiles
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Plazza leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Plazza subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Plazza funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Plazza M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Plazza
What does Plazza do?
PLAZZA AG plans, develops, markets, and manages residential and commercial properties and real estate projects in Switzerland, with a geographic focus on the economic centers of Zürich and Lausanne. Beyond managing its own portfolio, the company also provides property development and management services for third-party property owners.
Is Plazza a public or private company?
Plazza is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Plazza founded?
Plazza was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Plazza based?
Plazza is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Plazza make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Rental Income is the primary driver. The others are property Sales, development Services and development Project Revenue.
Who are Plazza's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mobimo Holding AG, PSP Swiss Property AG, Allreal Holding AG, Fundamenta Real Estate AG, Warteck Invest AG, HIAG Immobilien Holding AG and Intershop Holdings AG. Swiss Prime Site AG is listed as a broad incumbent. Zug Estates AG is listed as a regional player. Peach Property Group AG is listed as an emerging player.
Does Plazza have an API?
No public API is recorded for Plazza.
What industry is Plazza in?
Plazza's product category is Real Estate Development & Management. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJAMAA, Residential Real Estate Asset Management, with a secondary code of BPAJAMAB, Commercial Real Estate Asset Management. Its NAICS code is 53131 and its SIC code is 6531.