What Curea Elektro does

Curea Elektro AG is a Swiss electrical and telecommunications infrastructure contractor headquartered in Landquart, Graubünden. Founded in 1995 in Chur and acquired by Arnold AG in 2012, the company operates as part of the Arnold Group within BKW Infra Services (BKW Group), which spans 30+ locations and roughly 1,000 employees. Curea employs around 50 specialists and delivers network construction services across energy, telecommunications, traffic infrastructure, and water, including FTTH and FTTB fiber rollouts, tunnel safety systems, traffic light and lighting infrastructure, and 24/7 emergency response (Pikettdienst).

The company's core offering is the planning, installation, and maintenance of physical network and safety infrastructure. Projects include the Swisscom FTTH rollout in Chur (~20,000 units), the nationwide LKW FTTB build-out in Liechtenstein (~1,400 connections per year), and a ~120 km fiber deployment on the N13 highway in cooperation with ASTRA. Tunnel safety installations are delivered for ASTRA and RhB, and the company has launched a mobile solar lighting product line. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, an EcoVadis Gold rating (2022), and Safety Culture Ladder Level 3, which together pre-qualify it for ESG- and safety-screened public tenders.

Curea generates revenue primarily through project-based contracts with utility, telecom, and public-sector clients in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, with a growing tail of recurring service revenue from emergency response and solar lighting. Commercial activity is conducted under the Arnold Group brand for larger multi-region programs, leveraging shared fleet, procurement, and crew resources across the parent group's nationwide footprint. Leadership includes Marcel Rogentin (Geschäftsleiter) and Werner Sturm (Geschäftsführer).

Name

Curea Elektro

Legal name

Curea Elektro AG

Website

https://curea.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Curea Elektro AG is a Swiss electrical and telecom infrastructure contractor (~50 specialists, Landquart, Graubünden) executing FTTH/FTTB rollouts, tunnel safety systems, and network construction for utilities, telecom operators, and public-sector clients in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, as part of Arnold Group / BKW Infra Services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Landquart

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Network Construction Services: Project-based revenue from planning, building, and commissioning of energy, telecom, traffic, and water networks. One-time project fees for new construction and upgrades.
2. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance contracts including 24/7 pikettdienst (emergency response), inspection, cleaning, and retrofit services. Recurring revenue from service agreements with energy utilities and telecom companies.
3. Mobile Solar Light Rental: Rental of mobile solar lighting solutions for temporary applications such as construction sites and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Curea Elektro AG provides end-to-end network construction and maintenance services for energy, telecom, traffic, and water infrastructure, from planning and cable laying through to commissioning and 24/7 emergency service. The company specializes in fiber-optic (FTTH/FTTB) deployments for telecom operators, high-voltage cable and substation construction for energy utilities, tunnel safety systems (BSA) for rail and road operators, and supporting services such as mobile solar lighting rentals for construction sites. Customers are enterprise and government clients across Switzerland, particularly in the Graubünden region, including Swisscom, Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke, ASTRA, and Rhätische Bahn.

Product overview

Curea Elektro AG is a network construction company offering integrated infrastructure services across four core areas: Energy (anlagen and kabel), Telecom (planning and kabel), Traffic (anlagen and kabel), and Water (through Arnold Group partners). The company provides end-to-end services from planning through construction to commissioning and maintenance, with approximately 50 specialists serving Graubünden and southeastern Switzerland. Notable offerings include mobile solar lighting solutions and 24/7 emergency service capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energie (Energy) Network Construction Services Planning, construction, and maintenance of energy installations across all voltage levels, including transformer stations, outdoor facilities, GIS systems, power transformers, cable laying, and commissioning of control and protection components. Targeted at energy utilities and grid operators.
• Telecom (FTTH/FTTB Fiber) Network Construction Services Planning, construction, and maintenance of data and communication networks including fiber optic (FTTH, FTTB, FTTS), copper, and coaxial cable systems. Includes splicing, testing (OTDR, PMD, CD, Ingress), and 24/7 on-call service. Targeted at telecom operators such as Swisscom and Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke.
• Verkehr (Traffic/Transportation) Infrastructure Construction Services Construction and maintenance of transformer and distribution stations, electro-mechanical systems, traffic monitoring and control installations, public lighting, and tunnel safety systems (BSA) including ventilation, video surveillance, fire detection, and communication systems. Targeted at railways (RhB), roads/tunnels (ASTRA), and airports.
• Wasser (Water) Infrastructure Services Water infrastructure services delivered through Arnold Group sister companies (notably Hinni AG), including installation and maintenance of water supply systems, hydrant maintenance, and IT-based network monitoring and leak detection. Targeted at municipal water utilities.
• Mobile Solar Lighting (aron) Rental Autonomous solar-powered LED lighting solutions for temporary deployment at construction sites and events where grid power is unavailable. Features 150 Wp solar power, up to 100 W LED output, LiFePo4 battery with smart operation during extended bad weather, and mast heights from 4.20 to 6.20 meters.
• 24-Hour Emergency and On-Call Service (Pikettdienst) Round-the-clock emergency and on-call service for network fault resolution, maintenance, measurement and diagnostics, cleaning (including under-voltage work), hydrant maintenance, and IT-based network monitoring and leak detection. Sold to enterprise contract customers under multi-year maintenance agreements.

Quantifiable outcome

• FTTH deployment covering 20,000 residential and commercial units in Chur
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Arnold AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company that acquired Curea in 2012. Curea is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Arnold AG, which is part of BKW Infra Services (BKW Group). Arnold AG is the largest network construction company in the Swiss energy sector with 30+ locations and ~1000 employees.
• SwisscommajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint FTTH network expansion projects. Curea executes construction work while Swisscom provides network infrastructure and standards. Projects include expansions in Sargans (with SAK) and Chur (20,000 units).
• SAK (St. Gallen)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partner with Swisscom in Sargans FTTH project. SAK (St. Gallen power works) collaborated with Swisscom and Curea for network expansion.
• Liechtensteinische Kraftwerke (LKW)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for nationwide FTTB fiber network expansion in Liechtenstein. Curea handles construction including civil engineering, cable installation, splicing, and in-building installations for ~1,400 connections annually.
• Bundesamt für Strassen (ASTRA)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment client for highway infrastructure projects. Curea won competitive tender for N13 LWL transit cable project (120km fiber, 216 fibers). Also handles tunnel safety system installations and emergency repairs.
• RhB (Rhätische Bahn)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRailway infrastructure partner for St. Moritz station renewal (2014-2017). Curea delivered complete cable technology including NS cables (26km), MS/FM/signal cables (20km), and LWL cables (2.5km).
• Hinni AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSister company within Arnold Group providing specialized services including hydrant maintenance and IT-based network monitoring and leak detection systems for water infrastructure.
• Arpe AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company within Arnold Group. Contact person Heiner Joos listed as Geschäftsführer Arpe AG under Curea contact information.
• BaumelerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company within Arnold Group focused on line construction. Listed in Arnold Group footer with contact Daniel Käser.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cablex AG: Swisscom-owned telecom network construction and service company, the most direct competitor to Curea's Telecom division. Operates nationwide across FTTH/FTTB build-out, maintenance, and 24/7 service for Swisscom and other operators.
• Hinni AG: Arnold Group sister company specializing in water infrastructure (hydrants, leak detection). Directly comparable specialist operating in the same parent group on Curea's 'Wasser' service line.
• Duvoisin-Groux SA: Arnold Group sister company providing electrical and telecom network construction in French-speaking Switzerland — comparable business model and customer base, providing regional complementarity to Curea.
• Baumeler Leitungsbau AG: Sister company within the Arnold Group focused on overhead line construction; comparable in network construction scope, often co-bidding with Curea and sharing resources on high-voltage transmission projects.
• Kummler + Matter AG: Swiss mid-sized electrical infrastructure and telecom network construction company with comparable service mix (energy distribution, telecom, traffic) and regional presence. Operates as an AEVOR Holding subsidiary.
• Arnold AG: Curea's parent company and largest Swiss network construction specialist in the energy sector, with 30+ locations and ~1,000 employees. Comparable service portfolio across energy, telecom, traffic, and water.
• Burkhalter Group: Swiss electrical infrastructure services group listed on SIX Swiss Exchange, providing electrical installation, network construction, and maintenance across energy and telecom — a directly comparable publicly-traded peer with national coverage.

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest listed construction company with significant infrastructure and tunneling exposure; competes for major ASTRA and RhB contracts that overlap with Curea's tunnel safety and traffic business.
• VINCI Energies Switzerland (Bouygues / Omexom): Large international infrastructure services group with a Swiss footprint (Omexom brand for energy infrastructure). Competes for the same tenders as Curea but operates at much greater scale across multiple infrastructure verticals.
• Alpiq AG: Swiss electricity producer and energy services provider with its own network construction and maintenance capabilities (formerly Alpiq Infra Services). A broader incumbent that competes for and sometimes partners on utility-side infrastructure work.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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