Soda Fresh Switzerland

What Soda Fresh Switzerland does

Soda Fresh Schweiz AG is a Seon-headquartered (location subsequently closed) Swiss manufacturer and distributor of soda water dispensing equipment, founded by Urs Jäger and operating since 1986 in water products and since 1992 in sparkling water solutions. The product portfolio centers on the Aurora Single Armatur supplementary kitchen faucet (delivering filtered ambient, chilled, sparkling, and hot water), the AquaSi P12 and P40 rental dispensers for office and gastro use, combination and single faucet systems, and the proprietary JÄGER CO2 cylinder and filter consumable line. Distribution is hybrid: direct-to-consumer via the soda-fresh.ch e-commerce platform and e-shop, plus physical JUMBO retail and partner exchange points across Switzerland (including Arlesheim and Reinach). The company operates three revenue streams: one-time hardware sales across Home, Office, and Gastro segments; a 48-month subscription rental program ("MIETE statt Kauf") with monthly fees from CHF 66 (P12) and CHF 95 (P40); and recurring consumables revenue from CO2 cylinder exchange and replacement filters, supplemented by a Soda Fresh Service ABO maintenance subscription. In January 2024, Soda Fresh was acquired by LAUFEN Schweiz AG, which now acts as parent and has migrated contact channels to the laufen.ch domain, suggesting integration into a larger bathroom-fixtures distribution platform.

Name

Soda Fresh Switzerland

Legal name

Soda Fresh Schweiz AG

Website

https://soda-fresh.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Soda Fresh Schweiz AG is a Swiss manufacturer and distributor of soda water dispensers, kitchen faucets, and CO2 cylinders serving home, office, and hospitality customers in Switzerland via e-commerce, rental subscriptions, and a JUMBO retail exchange network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Dispensers

NAICS

Small Electrical Appliance Manufacturing (335210)

SIC

Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)

akta.pro primary industry

Under-Sink Water Filtration Systems (CRAJAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Countertop Water Filtration Systems (CRAJAJAC), Pitcher & Dispenser Water Filters (CRAJAJAB)

Keywords

• Soda water dispensers
• Kitchen faucets
• CO2 cylinders
• Water filtration systems
• Sparkling water equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Seon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of soda dispensers, water systems, armatures/faucets, CO2 cylinders, filters, bottles, and accessories through the company's e-commerce platform. One-time purchase model with product categories spanning Home, Office, and Gastro segments.
2. Equipment Rental (MIETE statt Kauf): Rental model for soda water dispensers (AquaSi P12, P40) with a minimum 4-year contract. Pricing is per device per month (starting at CHF 66 for P12, CHF 95 for P40) with volume discounts. Includes annual service with filter replacement. Contract auto-renews unless cancelled 3 months before expiry.
3. Consumables and CO2 Cylinder Exchange: Ongoing revenue from replacement CO2 cylinders, filters, and other consumables. CO2 cylinder exchange available at JUMBO stores and partner locations across Switzerland. Additional CO2 consumption charges apply after 2,000 liters for rental customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Soda Fresh Switzerland imports and sells soda water dispensers, kitchen faucet systems (single and combination armatures), CO2 cylinders, filters, and accessories for home, office, and gastronomy segments in Switzerland. The portfolio centers on the Aurora Single Armatur supplementary kitchen faucet and the AquaSi P12/P40 dispensers, with proprietary DRV volumetric technology and JÄGER CO2 cylinders. Offerings are available through outright purchase, a 48-month rental program (MIETE statt Kauf), and a Service ABO maintenance subscription.

Product overview

Soda Fresh Switzerland operates as a Swiss manufacturer of soda water dispensers and kitchen faucet systems, established in 1986. The product portfolio centers on the Aurora Single Armatur—a supplementary faucet providing filtered ambient, cooled, sparkling, and hot water—and the AquaSi rental units (P12 for offices with ~12 users, P40 for commercial/gastro use with ~40 users). These are complemented by single and combination faucet systems, JÄGER CO2 cylinders, and filter products. The company offers two service models: a rental program (MIETE statt Kauf) with 48-month minimum contracts and tiered pricing, and a Service ABO subscription covering maintenance and filter replacement. Water dispensers are available for home, office, and commercial (gastro) segments. The company was acquired by LAUFEN Schweiz AG in January 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aurora: Single faucet system for kitchens providing filtered functional water including ambient, chilled, sparkling, and hot water options.
• AquaSi
• JÄGER-Zylinder

Products and services

• Aurora Single Armatur A supplementary kitchen faucet providing filtered functional water in up to three types: ambient (tap temperature), chilled, sparkling, and hot. All water types are continuously filtered and activated via controller or built-in buttons. Targeted at home/residential customers seeking tap-based filtered and carbonated water.
• AquaSi P12 (Office Rental Unit) Tabletop rental unit designed for approximately 12 users, providing sparkling, still, and ambient water. Includes DRV-Ei, 3M filter, and two JÄGER-SIX CO2 cylinders. Rental starts at CHF 66 per month with a 48-month minimum contract. Targeted at small offices and workplaces.
• AquaSi P40 (Gastro Rental Unit) Commercial-grade rental unit for approximately 40 users, delivering approximately 60 liters of sparkling water per hour. Includes two JÄGER-SIX cylinders, DRV, vending filter, and annual service with filter replacement. Rental starts at CHF 95 per month with a 48-month minimum contract. Targeted at restaurants, hotels, and hospitality venues.
• Single-Armaturen (Single Faucets) Individual faucet systems for dispensing soda water, available as standalone units separate from combination systems. Sold through the e-shop for one-time purchase by home and small office customers.
• Kombi-Armaturen (Combination Faucets) Combined faucet systems integrating multiple water functions (sparkling, still, hot) in a single kitchen fixture unit. Sold through the e-shop for purchase by home customers.
• JÄGER-Zylinder (CO2 Cylinders) Proprietary CO2 cylinders for carbonating water, available in standard and SIX variants, and in JUMBO and MAXI formats. Exchangeable at JUMBO stores and partner locations throughout Switzerland. Sold as consumables for ongoing carbonation needs.
• Filter / Self-Service Maintenance Replacement filters and self-service maintenance products for soda water systems, supporting ongoing water quality for dispenser and faucet installations. Sold through the e-shop.
• MIETE statt Kauf (Rental Program) Equipment rental program for soda water dispensers (AquaSi P12, P40) with a minimum 48-month duration. Allows mixed rental of multiple devices, with pricing decreasing for higher device quantities and longer terms. Includes annual service with filter replacement.
• Soda Fresh Service ABO Comprehensive service subscription covering regular maintenance, filter replacement, and technical support for soda water installations. Available as a recurring maintenance package for purchased or rented equipment.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LAUFEN Schweiz AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2024LAUFEN Schweiz AG acquired Soda Fresh Schweiz AG according to a January 2024 Aargauer Zeitung report. This acquisition brought the soda water pioneer company under the LAUFEN bathroom fixtures brand umbrella. The contact email was changed to [email protected], and LAUFEN's phone number (+41 62 769 66 44) is now used for Soda Fresh inquiries. This represents a strategic acquisition that gives LAUFEN entry into the home water dispensing market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Quooker: Specialist in instant boiling-water taps increasingly expanding into chilled and sparkling water functionality. Comparable to Soda Fresh's Aurora single armature concept of multi-functional kitchen faucets.
• Bluewater: Premium water purification and dispensing solutions for home and commercial use, with a comparable focus on replacing bottled water with on-tap alternatives.

Direct peers

• Brita (Brita GmbH): Leading consumer water filtration brand with pitchers, integrated filters, and dispensers, broadly comparable to Soda Fresh's filtration-focused home and office systems.
• Grohe Blue (LIXIL): Provider of kitchen water systems combining filtration, chilling, and carbonation integrated into the kitchen faucet. Closely comparable to Soda Fresh's Aurora single armature and Kombi-Armaturen offerings.
• BRITA Professional: BRITA's professional division offering water dispensers and filtration solutions for offices, hospitality, and food service — directly comparable to Soda Fresh's Office and Gastro segments.
• SodaStream: Global leader in home soda/sparkling water makers with countertop machines and CO2 cylinders. Direct competitor to Soda Fresh's residential and small-office offerings, including the Aurora and AquaSi P12 product lines.
• Waterlogic: Provider of bottleless water coolers and dispensers for workplace and hospitality, with subscription-based service models similar to Soda Fresh's MIETE statt Kauf rental program.
• BWT (Best Water Technology): European water technology company offering point-of-use filtration and water dispensers for home and professional use. Competes with Soda Fresh across home, office, and hospitality segments.

Broad incumbents

• Culligan: Global water treatment company with a broad portfolio of bottleless water coolers and dispensers for office and commercial customers. A larger incumbent competing most directly with Soda Fresh's AquaSi P12 and P40 commercial offerings.

Regional players

• Billi Australia: Manufacturer of under-sink and countertop water dispensers for office and home use with chilled and sparkling options — comparable product profile to Soda Fresh's AquaSi range, but focused on the Australian/NZ market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SodaFreshSchweiz
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• Instagraminstagram.com/soda_fresh_schweiz_ag
• Pinterestpinterest.de/ursjaeger
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/soda-fresh-schweiz-ag

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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