Weck, Aeby & Cie

What Weck, Aeby & Cie does

Weck, Aeby & Cie SA is a privately held Swiss real estate services firm headquartered in Fribourg and operating a regional office in Lausanne, serving western Switzerland. Founded in 1867 as a private bank by Hippolyte de Weck and Paul Aeby, the company transferred its banking activities to UBS in 1953 and has since operated exclusively in real estate. The firm offers five integrated service lines: Gérance (property management), Center Management, Expertises (property valuation), Courtage (brokerage), and Condominium Administration. A team of approximately 50 employees and managers — most holding federal diplomas in real estate, accounting and finance — delivers these services to property owners, condominium associations (PPE/STWEG), real estate buyers and sellers, and shopping center owners.

The company's technology stack is built on standard real estate management software augmented by third-party integrations: Flatfox for digital rental process automation, Klapty for 3D virtual property tours, and CasaGateway for property image hosting. A self-service website portal lists 185 available properties. The firm is a member of USPI (Swiss Union of Real Estate Professionals), ARCID (Chamber of Certified Real Estate Managers), CEI (Swiss Chamber of Expert Property Valuers), and FIABCI (International Real Estate Federation).

The business model is a hybrid of recurring management fees (property management, condominium administration) and transactional fees (brokerage) combined with managed services for shopping center mandates. Notable enterprise clients include Fribourg Centre (37 retailers, 6 million annual visitors, managed 20+ years), Pôle Sud Shopping Center (10+ years), and Investissements Fonciers SA (named "Best property manager" for two consecutive years). The group operates three wholly-owned subsidiaries — Privamob SA (Lausanne property management, acquired 2016), WA Développement SA (commercial real estate development, 70,000+ m2 built), and WA Risk Solutions SA (insurance brokerage) — extending the platform beyond traditional property management.

Name

Weck, Aeby & Cie

Legal name

Weck, Aeby & Cie SA

Website

https://weck-aeby.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1867

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Weck, Aeby & Cie SA is a privately held Swiss real estate services firm founded in 1867, providing property management, brokerage, condominium administration, valuation, and shopping center management to property owners and investors across the Fribourg and Lausanne regions of western Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Property Management

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Property Management Advisory & Leasing Administration (FSAEAJAN)

Keywords

• Property management services
• Real estate brokerage
• Condominium administration
• Shopping center management
• Property valuation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fribourg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Property Management (Gérance): Full-service property management including accounting, rental management, technical services, and building maintenance for residential and commercial properties
2. Brokerage (Courtage): Real estate brokerage services for buying, selling and renting properties, including market analysis, property marketing, viewings and transaction support
3. Center Management: Shopping center management services including concept development, tenant coordination, marketing and operational management
4. Condominium Administration: Administration of co-owned properties including accounting, common charges management, maintenance and general meetings
5. Expertise/Valuation: Property valuation and expertise services for investment analysis and market assessment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Weck, Aeby & Cie SA delivers integrated real estate services across five core modules: Gérance (full-service property management including accounting, rental management, technical service and valorization), Center Management (shopping center operations, tenant coordination, marketing and energy management), Expertises (property valuation and market assessment), Courtage (brokerage for buying, selling and renting), and Administration de copropriétés (condominium accounting, common charges and meeting coordination). The firm primarily serves property owners, condominium associations, shopping center owners and individual buyers/sellers/renters across the Fribourg and Lausanne regions of western Switzerland.

Product overview

Weck, Aeby & Cie SA operates as a unified real estate services platform offering five integrated service modules: Gérance (Property Management), Center Management, Expertises (Valuation), Courtage (Brokerage), and Administration de copropriétés (Condominium Administration). The company does not offer a software product but rather provides professional services across residential and commercial property management, shopping center operations, property valuation, and real estate transactions throughout the Fribourg and Lausanne regions in Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gérance (Property Management) Full-service property management covering accounting (rent collection, supplier payments, VAT statements), rental management (candidate search, contract drafting), property valorization (pricing, marketing, open house events), and technical service/maintenance. Designed for private and institutional owners of residential and commercial real estate in the Fribourg and Lausanne regions.
• Center Management Specialized management of shopping centers including operating concept development, tenant mix optimization, energy management, security, cost allocation, trader-association coordination, and marketing/promotion of commercial centers. Targeting shopping center owners in Switzerland, exemplified by the 20+ year Fribourg Centre mandate and 10+ year Pôle Sud mandate.
• Expertises (Property Valuation) Professional property valuation and expert appraisal services, including document collection, site visits and analysis of market conditions and optimization potential, typically prepared in collaboration with architects. Used by investors and owners for investment analysis and market assessment.
• Courtage (Brokerage) Real estate brokerage for buying, selling and renting apartments, villas and buildings, including market analysis, sales brochures, advertising, personalized visits, buyer financing assistance and transaction support. Targets individual buyers/sellers and investors in the Fribourg and Lausanne regions.
• Administration de copropriétés (Condominium Administration) Professional administration of co-owned properties including accounting, common charge allocation, maintenance coordination, budget preparation, renovation fund management and general meeting coordination. Targeted at condominium associations (PPE / STWEG).

Quantifiable outcome

• Manages properties with 6 million annual visitors (Fribourg Centre)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• USPI (Swiss Union of Real Estate Professionals)coreOthersProfessional association membership providing industry credibility, training programs, and best practices. Company employees participate in USPI-organized training including Immobase, Immotechnique, Immodéveloppement, and Immodurable courses.
• ARCID (Chamber of Certified Real Estate Managers)coreOthersMembership in the Chamber of Certified Real Estate Managers for industry standards compliance and professional development
• CEI (Swiss Chamber of Expert Property Valuers)coreOthersMembership in the Swiss Chamber of Expert Property Valuers for professional valuation standards
• FIABCI (International Real Estate Federation)minorOthersInternational real estate federation membership for global industry connections and standards
• FlatfoxcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for digital rental process management. Flatfox transforms the rental process into a structured and automated workflow, presented at RENT Switzerland 2022 event
• Privamob SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company - real estate management agency founded 1999 in Lausanne, acquired by Weck-Aeby in 2016. Operates independently with 13 employees sharing same values of ethics, customer proximity and service quality
• WA Risk Solutions SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company - independent Swiss broker specializing in comprehensive risk management and insurance solutions for businesses, investors and individuals. Teams in Fribourg and Valais
• WA Développement SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company developing commercial and administrative premises rented by quality brands. Developed over 70,000 m2 across Switzerland with turnkey services from land research to investor resale
• AEL SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacility management partner expanded with landscapers team to offer comprehensive maintenance and janitorial services
• Movare SàrlminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPhysiotherapy practice providing ergonomic workplace training to employees
• BY THE WAY AgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunication agency engaged for website redesign and new communication team development

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cushman & Wakefield Switzerland: Cushman & Wakefield operates a global real estate services platform with a Swiss presence covering commercial brokerage, valuation, and asset management. It competes with Weck-Aeby for commercial and shopping-center mandates but at national/international scale.
• CBRE Switzerland: CBRE Switzerland offers commercial real estate services including investment sales, leasing, valuation, and property management. It competes with Weck-Aeby in commercial brokerage and shopping-center management but with significantly broader geographic and capital-markets reach.
• JLL Switzerland: JLL Switzerland provides capital markets, leasing, property management, and advisory services across the country. As a global incumbent with full Swiss coverage, it overlaps with Weck-Aeby on commercial and shopping-center mandates.

Direct peers

• Naef Immobilier: Naef Immobilier is a Swiss real estate agency specializing in brokerage, property management, and valuation services, primarily in the Lake Geneva region. Its mix of recurring property management and transactional brokerage closely mirrors Weck-Aeby's service portfolio.
• Wüest Partner: Wüest Partner is a leading Swiss real estate advisory and valuation firm serving institutional clients across Switzerland. Its valuation expertise (CEI-equivalent) and property consulting services overlap with Weck-Aeby's expertise and brokerage practices.
• Régie Gonet: Régie Gonet is a long-established Geneva-based real estate firm offering property management, brokerage, and administration. Its century-plus history, French-Swiss market focus, and full-service offering parallel Weck-Aeby's profile.
• Helvetia Real Estate: Helvetia Immobilier is a Swiss regional real estate agency active in Western Switzerland with brokerage and management services. Its regional scope and product mix make it a direct peer for property owners comparing local managers.
• SPG Intercity Geneva: SPG Intercity is a full-service Swiss real estate firm offering brokerage, property management, and advisory services across Western Switzerland. Like Weck-Aeby, it serves institutional and private clients with integrated property services, making it a directly comparable regional peer.
• Livit AG: Livit is one of Switzerland's largest residential property managers, administering tens of thousands of units across the country. It competes directly with Weck-Aeby for residential condominium and rental mandates, particularly with institutional owners seeking scale.

Others

• Flatfox: Flatfox is the Swiss digital rental marketplace that Weck-Aeby integrates with to publish listings and automate workflows. While not a direct competitor, Flatfox represents the digital-first property-services model that competes indirectly with traditional broker workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/weckaeby
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/weck-aeby

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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