Meili Unternehmungen

What Meili Unternehmungen does

Swiss family-owned enterprise headquartered in Zollikon, Switzerland, founded in 1996 by Dr. Alfred Meili and now led by the family's second generation under Chairman Dr. Raffael Meili. The company operates three integrated business lines: real estate development, long-term portfolio management, and hospitality/hotel operations, serving residential condominium buyers, commercial and residential tenants, and hotel guests primarily in the Swiss German-speaking premium leisure and urban markets. With 101-250 employees and a dedicated hospitality vehicle (Meili Hotels AG), it is a mid-sized multi-generational operating company rather than a purely asset-holding entity.

Real estate activities span project development and asset management across multiple Swiss cantons. Portfolio weighting is roughly 35% Nordwestschweiz, 32% Zürich, 21% Ostschweiz, 7% Bern, and 5% Zentralschweiz. Active and pipeline projects include condominium and mixed-use schemes in Klosters, Biel, Rorschach, Mettmenstetten, and Zollikofen (the latter via a joint venture with the municipality and institutional partners CS and GVB). The development methodology emphasizes sustainable construction standards including Minergie-P, GEAK AAA ratings, heat pump installations, and photovoltaic integration. Recurring revenue is generated through condominium sales, rental income from the managed portfolio, and hotel operations.

The hospitality segment operates under Meili Hotels AG and includes Hotel Piz Buin (4-star Superior, Klosters, 53 rooms plus 7 apartments) and Hotel Sport (Klosters, 28 rooms plus 18 apartments), complemented by Hotel Seehof, Hotel Rössli, Hotel Felix (opened September 2020, 56 rooms), Opera Hotel, and the Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador in Zürich. The 2020 expansion into Zürich - through the acquisitions of the Ambassador and Opéra hotels and the opening of Hotel Felix - meaningfully diversified the group beyond its Klosters mountain-resort heritage. Governance is provided by Chairman Dr. Raffael Meili, authorized representative Yves Meili, Head of Development Marc Holle, and CFO Thomas Sieber, with board members Mirko Käppeli, Richard Lauber, and Christian Frei.

Name

Meili Unternehmungen

Legal name

Meili Unternehmungen AG

Website

https://meili-unternehmungen.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Swiss family-owned enterprise operating real estate development, long-term portfolio management, and hotel businesses across German-speaking Switzerland, with hospitality assets concentrated in Klosters and Zürich and a multi-canton residential and commercial real estate portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development and Hospitality

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB), Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC), Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Portfolio management
• Hotel operations
• Ownership condominiums
• Commercial property leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Zollikon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Development and Sales: Development and sale of ownership apartments (Eigentumswohnungen) and multi-family residential buildings. Revenue generated from property sales to end buyers.
2. Rental Income from Investment Properties: Portfolio of residential and commercial properties generating stable rental income. Focus on business areas of real estate development, portfolio management and hospitality.
3. Hotel Operations: Ownership and operation of hotels including Hotel Piz Buin (Klosters), Hotel Sport (Klosters), Hotel Seehof (Zürich), Hotel Rössli (Zürich), Hotel Felix (Zürich), Opera Hotel (Zürich), and Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador (Zürich).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Meili Unternehmungen develops and sells residential real estate (ownership condominiums, single-family homes, and apartment buildings), manages an investment portfolio of residential and commercial properties for stable returns, and owns and operates a portfolio of hotels primarily in Zürich and Klosters, Switzerland. The company is active across German-speaking Switzerland with projects emphasizing sustainable construction techniques and quality architecture.

Product overview

Meili Unternehmungen AG is a Swiss family-owned real estate development and hotel management company operating in its second generation. The company offers three interconnected core services: (1) Real Estate Development - creating ownership condominiums, single-family homes, and apartment buildings across German-speaking Switzerland; (2) Portfolio Management - managing investment properties including residential buildings, commercial properties, and hotels for stable returns; and (3) Hotels - operating a portfolio of hotels including Hotel Piz Buin (4-star Superior), Hotel Sport, Hotel Seehof, Hotel Rössli, Hotel Felix, Opera Hotel, and Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador. The portfolio is geographically concentrated in the Zurich region (32%), Northwestern Switzerland (35%), Eastern Switzerland (21%), with additional properties in Bern (7%) and Central Switzerland (5%).

Differentiator

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Brands

• Meili Selection: A hospitality brand operated by Meili Unternehmungen covering their hotel portfolio including properties in Zurich and Klosters.

Products and services

• Real Estate Development (Immobilienentwicklung) Development and construction of residential properties including condominiums (Eigentumswohnungen), single-family homes (Doppeleinfamilienhäuser), and apartment buildings for sale to end buyers. Targeted at affluent individuals and families seeking premium Swiss real estate.
• Portfolio Management (Portfoliomanagement) Management of investment properties including residential buildings, commercial properties, and hotels that generate stable rental income returns. Includes commercial properties such as Freiestrasse Zürich, Falkenstrasse Zürich, and Bahnhofstrasse Amriswil.
• Hotels (Hotellerie) Ownership and operation of hotels in Switzerland, primarily in Klosters and Zürich areas, including Hotel Piz Buin, Hotel Sport, Hotel Seehof, Hotel Rössli, Hotel Felix, Opera Hotel, and Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador. Serves leisure and business travelers.
• Hotel Piz Buin, Klosters 4-star Superior hotel with 53 rooms and 7 apartments in a neighboring chalet. Features indoor pool, fitness, sauna, meeting rooms, two bars, and restaurant. Located near Gotschna-Parsenn cable car.
• Hotel Sport, Klosters Family hotel with 28 rooms, 18 apartments, Feng Shui room, and 3-room vacation apartment. Located on 12,000 m2 property near Madrisa cable car with tennis court, minigolf, and gymnasium.
• Hotel Seehof, Zürich 19 stylishly furnished single and double rooms plus junior suite in maritime ambiance in Seefeld quarter near Bellevue. Features authentic Japanese restaurant on ground floor.
• Hotel Rössli, Zürich 25 individually designed rooms, junior suite, and apartment in historic building in Niederdorf. Features restaurant Il Gattopardo and Rösslibar.
• Hotel Felix, Zürich 56-room hotel opened September 2020 in Zürich Niederdorf. Each room is dedicated to a personality, renovated with clever local character by architect Naomi Hajnos.
• Opera Hotel, Zürich Hotel with digital and innovative lobby called THE LOBBY where reception is also a coffee bar. Located near Bellevue and opera house in Zürich.
• Small Luxury Hotel Ambassador, Zürich Part of former Utoschloss building built in 1898 in neobaroque style, located opposite the opera house in Zürich Seefeld.
• Sun Hill, Kilchberg 34 ownership condominiums in 8 multi-family buildings on a hilltop in Kilchberg, featuring beige quartz ceramic facades and high-quality interior materials. All 34 units sold.
• Terrazza, Küsnacht 17 ownership condominiums in 3 multi-family buildings with large terraces at Allmendboden 28, 30, and 32 in Küsnacht.
• Am Mettlenbach, Mönchaltorf 22 semi-detached single-family homes and 6 row houses (28 total) at Silbergruebstrasse in Mönchaltorf. Features central heat pump heating and photovoltaic systems for partial energy autonomy.
• Bellevue, Klosters Platz 3-5 multi-family buildings with 40-66 ownership condominiums at Monbielerstrasse in Klosters Platz. Pellet heating, photovoltaic systems, GEAK Class AAA certification.
• Am Rebberg, Meilen 16 ownership condominiums in 2 multi-family buildings at Gruebstrasse 35 and 37 in Meilen. Features include 2.5-5.5 room apartments, ground source heat pump, and photovoltaic systems.
• Alpenblick, Mettmenstetten Two multi-family buildings with 15 ownership condominiums at Bachmattstrasse 2a and 2b.
• Schönegg, Herrliberg 6 ownership condominiums with lake view at Busenhardstrasse 4 in Herrliberg.
• Kronenstrasse Trischliplatz, Rorschach Replacement new building with retail space on ground floor and 27 rental apartments (2.5-4.5 rooms) in upper floors.
• Frohalpstrasse 30, Zürich-Wollishofen 10 ownership condominiums in quiet residential location in Zürich-Wollishofen. All units sold.
• Klee, Zollikofen 180 apartments plus retail and residential studios at Zollikofen train station. Part of joint development with municipality, CS, GVB, and private developer.
• Allee-/Brühl-/Mattenstrasse, Biel 110 rental apartments and retail spaces in Biel. Large-scale development project.
• Im Kessler, Maienfeld 26 ownership condominiums in 4 multi-family buildings at beautiful location near village center with panoramic views.
• Albisstrasse, Zürich 10 rental apartments in multi-family house in Wollishofen. Minergie certified with ground source heating.
• Dolder Paradise, Zürich 8 ownership condominiums in 2 residences in green zone near Dolderwald. All delivered.
• Steinweidstrasse, Kilchberg 24 ownership condominiums in 4 elegant multi-family buildings with distinctive red brick facade. All units sold.
• Residenz Esplanade, Davos 27 modern, spacious ownership condominiums of highest quality at wonderful scenic location in Davos.
• Belle Epoque, Davos Unique ownership condominiums created from former Art Nouveau Hotel Esplanade building in Davos.
• Winzelnwies, Arbon 42 ownership condominiums in Frasnacht, Stadt Arbon TG. All units sold.
• Seeperle, Männedorf 13 exceptional ownership condominiums designed by Fischer Architekten AG. Wave-like ceramic facade with glossy engobe surface referencing the lake. Direct access to lake shore.
• Ruetistrasse, Zumikon 17 ownership condominiums in Zumikon. Emphasizes park concept with generous private outdoor spaces.
• Im Bütacher, Zumikon 3 ownership condominiums (4.5-room, 144-182 m2) at Speierweg 1 in Zumikon at sunny, unobstructed location next to open space zone.
• Parkstrasse, Frenkendorf Residential development project in Frenkendorf.
• Jonaport, Rapperswil-Jona Residential development project in Rapperswil-Jona.
• Freiestrasse 134-138, Zürich 21 ownership/rental apartments in 2 multi-family buildings in best city quarter (Kreis 7 Hottingen). Construction not yet scheduled.
• Portfolio Properties (Commercial) Commercial properties including Freiestrasse Zürich (medical office building), Falkenstrasse Zürich (retail/commercial), Bahnhofstrasse Amriswil (commercial), Marktplatz Basel (commercial), Vadianstrasse St. Gallen (school), Hauptstrasse Binningen (residential/commercial/retail), Schwanenstrasse Einsiedeln.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Hallen TC LenggminorOthers · 1 January 1992Dr. Alfred Meili founded and financed the Hallen TC Lengg in 1992. The tennis facility has grown to include 9 outdoor courts and 13 indoor courts. The facility operates as National Partner Academy of Swiss Tennis with approximately 800 junior players training there. Meili Unternehmungen continues to support this initiative.
• Theater ZollikonminorOthersCultural support partnership
• Madrisa Stiftung Erlebnis mit HerzminorOthersSupport for Madrisa Foundation focused on experiences with heart
• Cleven StiftungminorOthersSupport for Cleven Foundation
• Pro LibertateminorOthersSupport for Pro Libertate organization

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest construction and real-estate services group, active in new-build residential, civil engineering and property development; larger and broader than Meili but overlapping in core segments.

Direct peers

• Steiner AG: Swiss general contractor and real estate developer active in residential and commercial construction across Switzerland, with a vertically integrated build-develop portfolio.
• Allreal Holding AG: Swiss residential real estate developer and general contractor active in German-speaking Switzerland, combining build-to-sell condominiums with a let portfolio closely matching Meili's model.
• Mobimo Holding AG: Swiss-listed real estate company developing and managing residential and commercial properties across German-speaking Switzerland, with a similar investment-property portfolio model.
• PSP Swiss Property AG: Swiss real estate company owning prime commercial and residential assets in Zürich and other major Swiss cities, comparable in market positioning and asset-class mix.
• Swiss Prime Site AG: Switzerland's largest listed real estate group with a mixed residential/commercial portfolio and development pipeline in the same German-speaking-Switzerland markets Meili targets.
• Sunstar Hotel AG: Family-owned Swiss hotel group operating 4-star hotels in alpine and city destinations including Switzerland, comparable to Meili Selection's boutique-city + alpine model.
• Sorell Hotels (Zürich-based hotel group): Swiss boutique/lifestyle hotel collection with multiple Zürich and regional properties under one brand, directly comparable to the Meili Selection hotel portfolio.
• Halter AG: Swiss developer and total contractor active in residential and commercial projects across German-speaking Switzerland, comparable in scale and integrated delivery model.

Emerging players

• Hans Imfeld Bauunternehmung AG / Losinger Marazzi AG: Swiss construction and real-estate developers active in residential and commercial projects in German-speaking Switzerland; similar mid-scale developer profile with overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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