What Tarchini Group does

Tarchini Group is a privately held, family-owned Swiss real estate conglomerate headquartered in Manno, Ticino, operating under the legal entity Tarchini Consulting SA. Founded in 1980 (with some sources citing 1977), the group has developed and managed over 200,000 m² of commercial and industrial space across Ticino, eight residential properties including heritage assets such as Palazzo Adler and Palazzo Gargantini, and operates across hospitality (Resort Collina d'Oro, Hotel Europa in St. Moritz), retail (FoxTown Factory Stores with 160+ shops and 250+ brands), data infrastructure (Bancadati Tier 3 data center in Manno with 60 PB storage and 99.995%+ uptime), niche storage (Classic & Sport Cars Storage in Bioggio and Bergamo), and energy infrastructure (Swiss Energy Program targeting 150+ BESS installations). Vertically integrated subsidiaries include SPM SA for facility management, GIG Europe SA for renewable energy systems, and Bancadati.ch SA for data center operations.

The group's core technology stack spans integrated real estate management, a Tier 3 redundant data center architecture, Battery Energy Storage System engineering for grid stabilization, and climate-controlled vehicle storage facilities. Its business model rests on five recurring revenue streams: real estate rental (residential, industrial, commercial, office, warehouses), data center colocation and cloud storage fees, vehicle storage subscriptions, retail and entertainment income (FoxTown, The Sense Gallery, FoxPark), and energy infrastructure services. Customer segments span industrial and commercial businesses, professional services firms, tourism and hospitality, classic car owners, and IT/digital businesses — distributed across Ticino, Engadin (St. Moritz), and Lombardy (Bergamo). Go-to-market is exclusively direct, with no intermediaries: properties are listed on the corporate website with search functionality, virtual tours, and inquiry forms, supplemented by LinkedIn, MailChimp newsletters, and regional press coverage.

Name

Tarchini Group

Legal name

Tarchini Consulting SA

Website

https://tarchinigroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tarchini Group is a Swiss family-owned real estate conglomerate in Ticino developing and managing over 200,000 m² of commercial, industrial, and residential space, while also operating FoxTown outlet mall, Bancadati data center, Classic & Sport Cars Storage, and the Swiss Energy Program for battery storage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development and Property Management

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Storage Property Management (BPAJAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

District Heating & Cooling Thermal Storage (Network-Integrated TES) (EUAFANAH), Lithium-Ion Batteries & Energy Storage Materials Warehousing (TLALAHAJ)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• Property management
• Facility management services
• Data center colocation
• Commercial property leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Manno

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Rental: Long-term and short-term rental of residential apartments, industrial buildings, commercial spaces, warehouses, and office spaces throughout Ticino region. Revenue generated from monthly rental payments.
2. Data Center Services: Colocation, server housing, and cloud storage services provided through Bancadati data center. Revenue from recurring service fees for infrastructure hosting and data management.
3. Vehicle Storage Services: Secure garage and storage services for classic and sports cars at Bioggio (Lugano) and Bergamo locations.
4. Retail and Entertainment: FoxTown Factory Stores outlet mall operations and The Sense Gallery immersive experience venue, generating retail traffic and commercial rental income.
5. Energy Infrastructure: Swiss Energy Program development and operation of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) for grid stabilization services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tarchini Group is a privately held Swiss real estate conglomerate that develops, owns, and manages a diversified portfolio of residential, industrial, commercial, and office properties across Ticino, Switzerland. Through its subsidiaries, it additionally provides specialized infrastructure services including Tier 3 data center colocation (Bancadati), secure classic and sports car storage, immersive entertainment (FoxTown Factory Stores outlet mall, The Sense Gallery), parking (FoxPark), facility management (SPM SA), and battery energy storage systems for grid stabilization (Swiss Energy Program via GIG Europe SA).

Product overview

Tarchini Group is a Swiss real estate development and management company with over 40 years of experience in Ticino. The company operates as a diversified conglomerate with a portfolio of distinct products and services: Real Estate (residential, industrial, commercial properties including Palazzo Adler, Palazzo Gargantini, Residenza Cittadella, Resort Collina d'Oro, Tenuta Tarchini, and Residence Vecchio Torchio); Furnished Offices and Conference Rooms for business rentals; FoxTown Factory Stores (outlet retail); Bancadati (Tier 3 data center with colocation and backup); Classic & Sport Cars Storage; The Sense Gallery (immersive experience); FoxPark (parking). Subsidiaries include SPM SA (facility management with 40 staff) and GIG Europe SA (sustainable energy). The Swiss Energy Program represents expansion into energy infrastructure via BESS installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bancadati: Tier 3 data center providing colocation, cloud storage, and backup services in Switzerland
• FoxTown
• The Sense Gallery
• FoxPark
• Classic & Sport Cars Storage
• SPM SA
• GIG Europe SA
• Swiss Energy Program

Products and services

• Real Estate Development and Rental Development, rental and management of residential, industrial, commercial and office properties across Ticino, Switzerland.
• Palazzo Adler Historic Belle Époque residence with 7 floors offering luxury residential and commercial units with lake views and private garden in central Lugano.
• Palazzo Gargantini Historic 1927 building with 6 floors featuring lakeside residential and commercial units, concierge service, and internal laundry service.
• Residenza Cittadella 7-floor residential building designed by Mario Botta in Lugano center with modern kitchens, EV charging, 200MBs WiFi, heat pumps and rooftop photovoltaics.
• Residenza Martina Senior living residence in Riva San Vitale without architectural barriers, offering care assistance options.
• Residenza Silvia Residential building 100m from Lake Ceresio in Riva San Vitale with 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5 room apartments featuring sustainable energy systems.
• Resort Collina d'Oro Luxury residential and hotel complex in Collina d'Oro near Lugano with apartments from 113-326 sqm, full hotel services including SPA, pool, restaurant and concierge.
• Tenuta Tarchini Residential complex in Coldrerio with 4 units of 43-122 sqm surrounded by vineyards, featuring air-water heat pumps and sustainable design.
• Residence Vecchio Torchio Residential complex in Lugano Viganello with restaurant, fitness room, parking and proximity to Lugano center.
• Hotel Europa - St. Moritz Furnished holiday chalet-style apartments in Champfèr-St. Moritz with 41-43 sqm units, hotel services including 24/7 concierge, SPA and restaurant.
• Industrial Buildings Over 200,000 sqm of industrial and commercial spaces including Centro Galleria, Centro Nord Sud Bioggio, Centro Vedeggio, and others for production, logistics and warehousing.
• BOX 63 Customizable modular units in Bironico from 119-575 sqm for workshops, warehouses, offices and showrooms with 24/7 access.
• Furnished Offices Fully furnished office spaces from 17-60 sqm in Office Centers with WiFi, parking, meeting rooms, and renewable energy at Office Center Vecchio Torchio and Galleria 2.
• Conference Rooms Conference and meeting spaces in Lugano and Manno with projector, audio system, high-speed internet, configurable furniture, parking and catering.
• Warehouses Warehouse rental services in strategic Ticino locations with flexible sizing options.
• Commercial Spaces Commercial property rental solutions across Ticino.
• FoxTown Factory Stores International outlet shopping destination in Mendrisio with 160+ shops and 250+ brands, featuring dining, entertainment and The Sense Gallery.
• Bancadati Data Center Tier 3 data center in Manno offering colocation, server housing, and cloud backup with 60 petabyte storage and 99.995%+ uptime.
• Classic & Sport Cars Storage Secure vehicle storage facilities in Bioggio (Lugano) and Bergamo for classic and sports cars with 24/7 security and climate control.
• The Sense Gallery First Swiss immersive multisensory experience with 6 rooms featuring light displays and optical illusions, located in FoxTown Factory Stores.
• FoxPark Park & Ride facility in Mendrisio with 1,200 CHF annual subscription, bicycle storage, and café.
• Swiss Energy Program Energy infrastructure initiative developing over 150 Battery Energy Storage Systems (5MW/10MWh each) across Switzerland to stabilize the national power grid and integrate renewable energy.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• SPM SAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSPM SA is a subsidiary focused on property maintenance and technical management, providing construction work, maintenance and repairs, carpentry, heating and cooling systems, plumbing, electrical installations, ceiling and partition assembly, and gardening services. Approximately 40 employees support customers and configure spaces according to requirements.
• GIG Europe SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIG Europe SA handles the design, development, and management of green energy systems including photovoltaic plants, district heating systems, and BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) facilities. Part of Swiss Energy Program initiative.
• Bancadati.ch SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationBancadati operates a Tier 3 redundant design data center with 60 Petabyte cloud storage capacity and 99.995%+ uptime. Provides colocation, server housing, and backup services to businesses requiring secure Swiss data infrastructure.
• FoxTown Factory StoresflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFoxTown Factory Stores is a leading international outlet center with over 160 shops and 250+ brands. Has developed into a multifunctional center combining retail, dining, entertainment, and new immersive experiences including The Sense Gallery.
• Classic & Sport Cars StoragecoreTechnology or IntegrationClassic & Sport Cars Storage develops and operates facilities for storing classic, sports, and high-value vehicles, ensuring security, discretion, and optimal preservation conditions. Locations in Bioggio (Lugano) and Bergamo with 24/7 security.
• Distribution Network Operators (DSOs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistribution System Operators collaborate with Swiss Energy Program to identify suitable substations and areas for BESS installation, evaluate technical suitability of sites, and integrate storage systems according to grid requirements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BKW Energie: Swiss energy company expanding into distributed energy infrastructure including storage and grid services. Comparable to GIG Europe SA / Swiss Energy Program in the Swiss battery energy storage and grid services space.

Broad incumbents

• Swisscom: Switzerland's leading telecom with significant data center operations. Comparable to Bancadati as a broad incumbent in Swiss data center services, with overlap on colocation and cloud storage offerings.
• Implenia: Switzerland's largest construction and real estate services company. Comparable to Tarchini Group as a broad incumbent in Swiss real estate development, with overlap on property construction and development activities.

Direct peers

• Swiss Prime Site: One of Switzerland's largest listed real estate companies, focused on commercial properties and real estate services. Comparable to Tarchini Group as a diversified Swiss property owner and developer operating across multiple real estate categories.
• Allreal Holding: Swiss real estate company combining real estate development with general contracting. Comparable to Tarchini Group's integrated approach of developing, owning, and managing properties across residential, commercial, and office categories.
• McArthurGlen Group: Europe's leading owner, developer, and manager of designer outlet villages. Directly comparable to FoxTown Factory Stores as a major outlet center operator serving premium brand retailers.
• Value Retail: Operator of luxury outlet shopping villages across Europe and China. Comparable to FoxTown Factory Stores as a competitor in the European outlet retail destination segment.
• Mobimo Holding: Swiss real estate company with commercial and residential property portfolio. Comparable to Tarchini Group as a vertically integrated Swiss property owner with mixed-use and commercial real estate focus.
• PSP Swiss Property: Leading Swiss commercial real estate company with a portfolio of office and commercial properties. Comparable to Tarchini Group's commercial property ownership and management in Ticino and similar Swiss regions.

Regional players

• Halter AG: Swiss real estate developer with strong regional presence. Comparable to Tarchini Group as a Swiss real estate developer focused on regional commercial and residential projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tarchini-group

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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