What Trinamo does

Trinamo AG is a private Swiss social enterprise (Aktiengesellschaft) headquartered in Aarau, Canton Aargau, founded in 2001. The organization provides professional and social integration services for individuals facing barriers to employment, including IV (disability insurance) beneficiaries, RAV-referred unemployed job seekers, social welfare recipients, NEET youth, asylum seekers (N-status), and individuals in criminal justice measures (Massnahmenvollzug). Its core offering spans integration programs (AMIplus, also!, PvB, GAP, SEMO level5, Time-Out, Arbeitsexternat, Asyl), individual coaching, vocational education (Bildung), and IV-funded apprenticeships (PrA, EBA, EFZ).

Operationally, Trinamo AG runs more than 20 workshops (Arbeit & Produktion) — including Bikes2Go, Textilzone, KV (commercial/administrative training), Schreinerei, Glas & Design, Näherei, Metallverarbeitung, Elektromontage, Logistik, Konfektionierung, and Velostation — alongside 8 gastronomy/hotel locations (Ascott, Barracuda, Cantina, Mojo Food, Ring25, Roter Turm, Spule1, Stadtbad) and 2 supported housing facilities (Villa Gartenweg, WG-Lenzburg). The technical stack is limited to standard productivity tools (Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, WordPress) and Abacus ERP for the KV workshop's practice firm (Praxisfirma NOVATRI) operations.

The business model is revenue-diversified across four streams: (1) government-commissioned integration programs billed monthly per participant to referring institutions (IV, RAV, municipalities) via cost-coverage agreements; (2) gastronomy and hospitality transactional revenue (meals at CHF 13.50-15.50, catering, hotel stays, meal delivery); (3) workshop product/service revenue (laser engraving at CHF 50/hr, slide digitization at CHF 0.20-0.35/slide, textile cleaning, costume rental); and (4) accommodation services in supported housing partially subsidized by the canton. The go-to-market is institutionally driven — referral-based from public-sector authorities — with complementary direct employer outreach for external work placements.

Name

Trinamo

Legal name

TRINAMO AG

Website

https://trinamo.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Trinamo AG is a Swiss social enterprise in Aarau providing professional and social integration programs for disabled, unemployed, welfare-dependent, and at-risk individuals, funded primarily through IV, RAV, and municipal commissioning, supported by 20+ workshops and 8 gastronomy locations across Aargau.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Enterprise Integration Services

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Health Access & Social Care Innovations (Community Health, Telehealth for Underserved) (BPAGALAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB)

Keywords

• Social integration services
• Vocational rehabilitation programs
• Supported employment workshops
• Professional reintegration coaching
• Sheltered work environments

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-Commissioned Integration Programs: Trinamo AG is commissioned by cantonal and municipal authorities (RAV, IV, social services, municipalities) to deliver professional and social integration programs. Revenue is generated through program fees charged to referring/cost-bearing institutions, structured as monthly per-participant rates. Programs include AMIplus (collaboration of disability and unemployment insurance with municipalities), also! (social welfare recipients), PvB/RAV (unemployed job seekers), and others. Cost-coverage agreements (Kostengutsprache) govern the financial relationship.
2. Gastronomy and Hospitality Revenue: The organization's restaurants, bistros, and hotels serve external customers (individuals, companies, event organizers) through meal sales, catering, event hosting, and hotel stays. 8 operating locations: Ascott (Rombach), Barracuda (Lenzburg), Cantina (Aarau), Mojo Food (Aarau), Ring25 (Wohlen), Roter Turm (Baden), Spule1 (Baden), and Stadtbad (Olten). Additionally, meal delivery to Kitas and firms is offered.
3. Workshop Products and Services: Workshop divisions produce goods and services for external B2B and B2C customers: Bikes2Go (bicycle sales/repairs), Velostation (bicycle parking), Textilzone/Schneewiiss und Rosarot (textile cleaning), Glas & Design (glass products), Schreinerei (woodworking with laser engraving), Konfektionierung/Montage, Elektromontage, Metallverarbeitung, Näherei, Kostümverleih (costume rental), Grafik & Web (digital services), Dia digitalization, Hausräumung & Transport, Voilà (velo delivery service), and KV/Administration services.
4. Accommodation Services: The organization operates supported housing (Begleitetes Wohnen) at Villa Gartenweg in Rombach and WG-Lenzburg. Residents pay for accommodation; costs are partially covered via cantonal subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Trinamo AG is a Canton Aargau social enterprise that combines a portfolio of 20+ production workshops (covering textiles, metalwork, carpentry, electronics, glass, bicycle repair, logistics, IT, sewing, and more) and 8 gastronomy/hotel locations with a suite of government-commissioned professional and social integration programs. Its core service is delivering structured work integration, coaching, education (German, mathematics, ICT, application support), protected workplaces, supported housing, and external work placements to individuals with barriers to employment, funded through cost-coverage agreements with the Swiss Disability Insurance (IV), Regional Employment Centers (RAV), municipal social services, and the Office of Justice Execution (AJV).

Product overview

Trinamo AG is a social enterprise headquartered in Aarau, Switzerland, that operates a diversified portfolio of professional and social integration services. The organization functions as a platform-plus-modules structure, combining core integration programs (Coaching, Bildung, GAP, PvB) with extensive workshop operations (Arbeit & Produktion) offering over 20 distinct workshops including Bikes2Go, Textilzone, KV, Schreinerei, Grafik & Web, and others. The company also operates a hospitality division (Gastronomie & Hotel) managing restaurants, bistros, and hotels, and provides assisted living services (Wohnen). Target populations include job seekers, IV (disability insurance) beneficiaries, social welfare recipients, youth, asylum seekers, and individuals in penal measures. The portfolio includes specialized programs like also!, AMIplus, SEMO, and Time-Out, each addressing specific integration needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bikes2Go: Bicycle workshop offering repairs, service and sales of new and used bicycles including e-bikes, located at Aarau station
• Textilzone
• Voilà Hauslieferdienst
• Velostation
• Cantina
• Mojo Food
• Ring25
• Barracuda
• Ascott
• Roter Turm
• Spule 1
• Stadtbad
• Villa Gartenweg
• WG-Lenzburg
• Kostümverleih Wohlen
• Schneewiiss und Rosarot
• SEMO level5
• AMIplus
• also!
• GAP

Products and services

• Coaching (Individual Integration Coaching) Individual integration coaching coordinated with IV, RAV, the Canton and municipalities to support unemployed people and persons with disabilities in returning to employment.
• Bildung (Education) Educational modules for participants covering German language, mathematics, ICT (Word, Excel, Microsoft Office), and job application support, tailored to individual resources and learning needs.
• also! (Social Assistance Integration Program) Integration program for social welfare recipients (Sozialhilfe), offering assessment month, basic, integration, part-wage, long-term work placements and supervised apprenticeship (Begleitete Lehre) modules, with monthly fees (CHF 750–2,300/person).
• AMIplus (Cooperation Labor Market Program) Cooperation program supporting social welfare recipients in cooperation with the IV and RAV, offering phased integration into the primary labor market via 1-day and 2-day education modules, integration program, potential assessment and youth Integration-Ready module (CHF 950–3,200/month).
• SEMO level5 (Motivation Semester) Motivation semester for youth aged 15–21 combining practical work, job application support, and education to prepare for apprenticeships or other career solutions.
• Time-Out (Youth Program) Supervised program for teenagers requiring temporary school exclusion (up to 6 weeks), offering meaningful employment and reflection opportunities with the goal of returning to school. CHF 95–140 per day depending on variant.
• GAP (Geschützte Arbeitsplätze / Protected Workplaces) Protected workplaces for people receiving IV (disability) pensions, offering structured work in Trinamo's workshops or external placements with continued Trinamo employment.
• PvB (Programm für vorübergehende Beschäftigung / Temporary Employment Program) Temporary employment program for job seekers from RAV, offering internal or external placements for 3–6 months with coaching and training support.
• Arbeitsexternat (Penal External Work Placement) External work program for persons in penal execution measures, supporting gradual reintegration into the labor market with personal coaching, in coordination with the AJV.
• Asyl & Reintegration (Asylum Program) Program for asylum seekers with N-status (provisionally admitted and protected persons), providing daily structure and insight into Swiss working life with practical work and basic safety/health training.
• Bewerbungsdossier-Werkstatt (BDW) / Application Workshop Free application support service at three locations (Aarau, Wohlen, Rheinfelden) providing workspace with computers, printers, and expert help with resumes and cover letters, including RAV eServices registration support.
• IV-Lehrstellen (IV Apprenticeships) IV-funded training positions in various fields at PrA, EBA and EFZ levels, providing vocational education for people with disabilities.
• Wohnen (Supported Living) Assisted living services at Villa Gartenweg in Rombach and WG-Lenzburg (ambulant model) for adults with special needs, supporting maximum independence in daily life, partly funded via cantonal subsidies.
• Gastronomie & Hotel (Hospitality Operations) Eight restaurants, bistros and hotels across Canton Aargau: Ascott (Rombach), Barracuda (Lenzburg), Cantina (Aarau), Mojo Food (Aarau), Ring25 (Wohlen), Roter Turm (Baden), Spule1 (Baden), Stadtbad (Olten), providing walk-in meals, catering, event hosting and hotel accommodation.
• Mahlzeitenservice (Meal Delivery for Companies and Kitas) Meal delivery service to Kitas and firms (minimum 20 portions) across Aarau, Lenzburg, Wohlen, Baden, Möhlin and neighboring cantons, plus catering and event venue hosting at restaurant locations.
• Bikes2Go (Bicycle Sales, Repair and Service) Bicycle workshop offering repairs, service and sales of new and refurbished bicycles including e-bikes, using high-quality recycled components from used bikes; relocated to a new Aarau site in 2025.
• Velostation Bahnhof Aarau (Bicycle Parking Station) Protected bicycle parking station at Aarau train station including a small workshop for repairs and maintenance.
• Voilà Hauslieferdienst (Bicycle-Based Home Delivery Service) Eco-friendly home delivery service using bicycles for groceries and goods from retailers in the Aarau area, plus grocery shopping service.
• Textilzone (Professional Textile Care) Professional textile care and cleaning at four locations (Aarau, Baden, Wohlen, Wettingen) including washing, ironing, delivery, shirt subscription, sewing service and linen leasing; Schneewiiss und Rosarot laundry in Wettingen.
• Grafik & Web (Graphic Design and Web Services) Graphic design and web workshop offering communication solutions, media production, slide digitization and product photography using Adobe Creative Cloud and WordPress/Elementor; relocated to new office premises in 2024.
• KV (Commercial Office and E-commerce Workshop) Commercial office workshop covering classic commercial tasks, e-commerce (kostbar.ch and tischfussballshop.ch), Industry 4.0, online shop management, tax preparation, archiving, and practice firm operations using Abacus ERP within the NOVATRI national practice firm network.
• Dias Digitalisieren (Slide Digitization) Conversion of 35mm analog slides to digital JPG at 3208x2152 resolution with optional color corrections, starting at CHF 0.20 per slide.
• Schreinerei (Carpentry and Laser Engraving) Carpentry workshop producing furniture, decorative materials, cutting boards and games, with laser engraving capabilities (CHF 50/hr laser + CHF 15/hr packaging) and CNC machining.
• Glas & Design (Glass Production and Creative Decoration) Glass production and creative decoration workshop in Wohlen producing glass products, wind lights, storage jars, glass mosaics, leather products, and upcycled items.
• Näherei (Sewing Workshop) Sewing workshop producing accessories, bags, cases and series production from various fabrics including waxed cloth, leather, and synthetic materials.
• Betriebsunterhalt & Hausdienst (Facility Maintenance) Facility maintenance and housekeeping services including grounds care, cleaning, building maintenance, waste management, and technical systems.
• Elektromontage (Electronics Assembly) Assembly and mounting of electrical and mechanical components with wiring, cable processing, quality controls, and packaging/labeling services.
• Metallverarbeitung (Metalworking) Metal processing including aluminum profile cutting, milling, drilling, soldering, and quality control of smaller components.
• Logistik (Logistics Services) Logistics services including warehousing, labeling, packaging, shipping preparation, and commissioning for internal and external customers.
• Hausräumung & Transport (Moving and Disposal Services) Moving, relocation, disposal and transport services for households and businesses in Aargau including office moves, apartment moves, and non-hazardous waste disposal.
• Kostümverleih Wohlen (Costume Rental) Costume rental service with a diverse inventory for private occasions, clubs, schools, institutions and companies, including crime dinner experiences; acquired and integrated by Trinamo AG in summer 2025.
• Zivildienst (Civilian Service Placements) Civilian service placement positions in various areas including the KV workshop, household moves, transport, bicycle station, electrical assembly, and graphic/web workshop.

Quantifiable outcome

• High utilization (occupancy) across integration programs in 2025, with successful program continuation and new perspectives created for participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• RAV – Regionales Arbeitsvermittlungszentrum (Regional Employment Centers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe RAV (Regional Employment Centers) are a core institutional partner referring unemployed job seekers to Trinamo AG's PvB (Program for Temporary Employment) programs. This partnership enables 3–6 month work integration placements for registered unemployed persons in the canton of Aargau. The RAV also participates in AMIplus, the unique Aargau-wide collaboration between disability insurance, unemployment insurance, and municipalities.
• IV – Invalidenversicherung (Swiss Disability Insurance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IV (Swiss Disability Insurance) is a foundational institutional partner. It funds and refers individuals with disabilities to Trinamo AG for integration programs, protected workplaces (GAP), subsidized apprenticeships (PrA, EBA, EFZ), and external work placements. The IV Strategy 'Eingliederung vor Rente' (reintegration before pension) aligns directly with Trinamo's mission. Cost-coverage agreements (Kostengutsprache) are signed between Trinamo, the IV, and cantonal/municipal authorities.
• Municipal Social Services (Gemeinden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal and municipal social services are key partners referring social welfare recipients to Trinamo AG's also! programs and AMIplus (via Kooperation Arbeitsmarkt). Municipalities provide cost-coverage agreements for participants and benefit from reduced welfare dependency as outcomes of successful integration. The partnership covers multiple municipalities across the canton of Aargau.
• Kooperation Arbeitsmarkt AargaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 'Kooperation Arbeitsmarkt' is a unique nation-wide collaboration in the canton of Aargau, combining disability insurance (IV), unemployment insurance (ALV), and interested municipalities. From this collaboration, the AMIplus service was created, enabling municipalities to commission RAV to support social welfare recipients' reintegration. Trinamo AG is a key implementation partner providing AMIplus programs across multiple modules.
• Amt für Justizvollzug (AJV) – Office of Justice ExecutioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe AJV (Office of Justice Execution) refers individuals serving criminal justice measures (Massnahmenvollzug) to Trinamo AG's Arbeitsexternat (external work placement) program. This partnership enables supervised work reintegration as part of the justice execution process. Trinamo coordinates with the originating institutions and provides regular progress reports to AJV.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• AOZ (Asyl Organisation Zürich): Zürich-based non-profit delivering integration, housing, and employment programs for asylum seekers, refugees, and welfare recipients. Directly comparable to Trinamo's Asyl, also!, and Wohnen programs, at larger canton scale.
• Stiftung Rossfeld: Bern-based social enterprise providing vocational training, protected workplaces, and supported housing for people with disabilities. Overlaps directly with Trinamo's IV-funded integration programs, GAP workplaces, and Begleitetes Wohnen offerings.
• Stiftung Brückendienst: Swiss social enterprise delivering professional and social integration programs in the Canton of Bern. Operates the same RAV/IV/Sozialhilfe commissioning structure with workshops and supported employment — a near-twin model to Trinamo.
• Orif: Vaudois social enterprise delivering work integration, vocational training (AFP/CFC), and protected employment for people with disabilities — directly comparable to Trinamo's IV programs, GAP, and Lehrstellen offerings.
• Stiftung Battenberg: Aargau-based social enterprise operating workshops and integration programs for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. Operates the same IV/RAV/municipal commissioning model within the same canton, making it Trinamo's closest geographic and operational peer.
• Profil – Arbeit & Marketing: Winterthur-based social enterprise delivering work-integration programs (RAV, IV, Sozialhilfe) combined with commercial workshops. Closely comparable business model to Trinamo across programs and productive operations, in a different canton.
• Stiftung Ragusa: Lucerne-based social enterprise combining workshops, gastronomy, and integration programs for people with disabilities and unemployment clients. Highly comparable operational model to Trinamo's workshop + gastronomy + integration combination.

Others

• Pro Infirmis: Swiss-wide disability advocacy and support organization. While it does not run workshops itself, it serves as an indirect funder/referrer in the IV ecosystem Trinamo operates in, and competes for attention and resources on disability employment policy.

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Schweiz: Swiss-wide social services organization offering integration, employment support, and humanitarian aid programs at much larger scale. Overlaps with Trinamo's mission in social integration and refugee/migration programs but operates as a broad federation rather than a single work-integration operator.

Regional players

• Heime + Werkstätten Thurgau (H+W Thurgau): Thurgau-based social enterprise combining supported housing (Heime) and productive workshops (Werkstätten) for people with disabilities. Operates a comparable workshop + housing dual model to Trinamo but in a separate canton, without direct geographic overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@trinamoag7843
• LinkedInch.linkedin.com/company/trinamo-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/trinamo_ag_aargau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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