Connect Com

What Connect Com does

Connect Com AG is a privately held Swiss fiber optic infrastructure manufacturer founded in 1993 and headquartered in Rothenburg, Canton of Lucerne, with wholly-owned subsidiaries in Gland (Western Switzerland) and Oberboihingen, Germany. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive portfolio of LWL (lightwave) and copper communication infrastructure products, including fiber optic cables (notably the proprietary Spider Web Ribbon SWR® ribbon technology), MTP/MPO multifiber systems, passive optical components, pre-terminated assemblies (SpiderLINE, ODC Harsh Environment), splice enclosures, optical distribution frames (CARMA® ODF Rack), cable management systems (CMS, FiberLANE®), and active network equipment (LANactive switches, media converters, industrial UPS, mobile routers). It also offers fiber-optic sensor technology under the FiberSECURE brand and splice-less FTTH solutions under the Connect 'n' go brand.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise sales, a B2B e-commerce shop, and an online cable configurator for custom assemblies. Customers span seven verticals — broadband, building cabling, data centers, energy, transportation, surveillance, and industry — with named enterprise and government clients across Swiss railways (RHB, SOB, Swissrail), energy utilities (EW Zermatt, Energie Belp), municipalities (Gemeindebetriebe Muri), telecoms (NSNW AG, Isatel), and notable industrial counterparties including Prysmian and Huber & Suhner. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (cables, passive and active components, enclosures) supplemented by professional services (Konfektion, Montage, splicing/measurement, logistics, custom manufacturing, OT services, and LWL training). Pricing is quote-based for custom and specialty items with standard products available through the B2B shop.

Connect Com employs approximately 180 staff across Switzerland and Germany, holds 14 registered brand identities covering its product ecosystem, and is a member of the UN Global Compact. Operations remain DACH-focused with no disclosed external funding rounds, PE/VC backing, or public listing.

Name

Connect Com

Legal name

Connect Com AG

Website

https://ccm.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Connect Com AG is a Swiss-founded (1993) fiber optic cable and LWL infrastructure manufacturer serving broadband, rail, energy, data center, and industrial customers in Switzerland and Germany with proprietary cabling, connectivity, enclosure, and active network products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic Infrastructure & Cabling

NAICS

Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Communication and Energy Wire and Cable Manufacturing (33592), Electronic Connector Manufacturing (334417), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Electronic Connectors (3678), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro primary industry

Data, Communications & Fiber Optic Cable (IMADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fiber Optic Cabling (Singlemode/Multimode) (HDAFALAB), Cable Assemblies & Patch Cords (Copper/Fiber) (HDAFALAF), Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes) (EUADADAC), Fiber-Optic Interconnects (Connectors/Cables/Transceivers Interfaces) (HDAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Fiber optic cables
• LWL infrastructure
• Fiber optic connectivity
• Passive optical components
• Active network equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Rothenbürg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fiber Optic and Copper Cable Products: Revenue from manufacturing and selling fiber optic cables, patch cables, pre-configured cables, and copper cabling systems including OTO connection boxes, splice enclosures, and network distribution equipment.
2. Passive Optical Components: Revenue from passive transmission components, MTP/MPO systems, adapters, pigtails, and related connectivity products.
3. Network Technology Products: Active network systems including LANactive switches, media converters, industrial UPS, and mobile routers for network infrastructure.
4. Professional Services: Cable assembly (Konfektion), mounting/assembly services, splicing and testing services, logistics center operations, custom product manufacturing, and OT service offerings.
5. Training Services: Fiber optic (LWL) training programs for customers and partners.
6. Pipe Systems and Blown Fiber: Micro cable duct systems and blown fiber installation solutions for network infrastructure deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Connect Com manufactures and supplies fiber optic cables, cable accessories, fiber optic connectivity components, and optical splitters for LWL (lightwave) communication networks. The offering spans fiber optic cables (including proprietary Spider Web Ribbon SWR®), MTP/MPO cabling systems, passive optical components, splice enclosures, ODF rack systems, active network equipment (LANactive switches, media converters, industrial UPS, mobile routers), and complementary services such as cable assembly, splicing, testing, and training.

Product overview

Connect Com is a Swiss fiber optic infrastructure company founded in 1993 offering a comprehensive portfolio of physical products and solutions for LWL (lightwave) communication networks. The product portfolio is organized as a platform-plus-modules architecture centered on fiber optic cables (Glasfaserkabel including Spider Web Ribbon SWR®) and passive optical components, supported by active network equipment (LANactive switches, media converters, industrial routers, UPS systems), cable management systems (CMS, FiberLANE®), and enclosure solutions (CARMA® ODF racks, BELUGA® splice/patch housings, multifunction enclosures, FiberCUBE® PoP-Stations). Pre-terminated cable assemblies (SpiderLINE, ODC® Harsh Environment) and installation accessories (cleaning tools, splice sleeves) complement the offering. Solutions span broadband/FTTH, building cabling, data centers, energy, transport, surveillance, and industrial sectors, with services including custom assembly, installation, splicing, measurement, training, and logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glasfaserkabel (Fiber Optic Cables) High-performance fiber optic cables for data transmission, including standard variants and proprietary Spider Web Ribbon SWR® ribbon cables for high fiber density applications. Used by telecom operators, broadband providers, data centers, and utilities.
• LWL-Patchkabel (Fiber Patch Cables)

Quantifiable outcome

• Swiss manufacturing and local warehouse ensure delivery reliability despite high demand

Named customers17 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConnect Com is a member of the UN Global Compact and aligns its operations with the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The company commits to the ten principles covering human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption, and requires the same standards from its suppliers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HARTING: German family-owned manufacturer of industrial connectors, cabling, and network infrastructure for industrial automation, transportation, and energy markets. Highly comparable in product scope (connectivity, cabling, enclosures) and DACH-centric industrial customer base, though larger in scale.
• Rosenberger: German privately held manufacturer of RF, fiber optic, and high-speed connectivity solutions serving telecom, test & measurement, automotive, and industrial customers. Comparable mid-market DACH specialist with overlapping fiber interconnect and harsh-environment connector portfolio.
• Telegärtner: German privately held manufacturer of coaxial and fiber optic connectivity, structured cabling, and network components for telecom, broadband, and industrial applications. Comparable in scale, geography (DACH), and product mix to Connect Com's connectivity and cabling portfolio.
• Reichle & De-Massari (R&M): Swiss-headquartered manufacturer of fiber optic connectivity, cabling, and network infrastructure solutions serving telecom, data center, and enterprise customers across Europe. Highly comparable to Connect Com given overlapping DACH-centric fiber optic portfolio, similar Swiss manufacturing heritage, and comparable customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Huber+Suhner: Swiss-listed global manufacturer of fiber optic cables, RF connectivity, and low-frequency cabling serving telecom, transportation, and industrial markets. Larger and more diversified than Connect Com but with overlapping Swiss manufacturing roots, DACH customer base, and similar fiber/copper portfolio — also listed as a Connect Com customer/partner.
• CommScope: US-listed global manufacturer of network infrastructure including fiber optic cabling, connectivity, and active systems for telecom, data center, and broadband markets. Comparable in product categories but with vastly larger scale and global reach than Connect Com.
• Corning Incorporated: US-listed global leader in optical fiber, fiber optic cable, and connectivity solutions with a strong European footprint across telecom, data center, and enterprise markets. Represents the global-scale incumbent against which Connect Com's specialty DACH portfolio competes on differentiation rather than volume.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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