Eberli

What Eberli does

Eberli AG is a family-owned Swiss real estate and construction company founded in 1949 and headquartered in Sarnen, Canton Obwalden. It operates a vertically integrated platform spanning four service pillars: project development (site acquisition, feasibility studies, investment planning), construction (total/general contracting, high-rise, civil engineering, exposed concrete), renovation and modernization (including heritage buildings), and property marketing and sales. The company serves private property buyers seeking apartments and single-family homes, commercial and institutional investors requiring development expertise, and property owners/developers needing construction services, with a portfolio of marquee projects including the 5-star Kempinski Palace Engelberg, the QUBO innovation campus co-invested with Obwaldner Kantonalbank, and the Südbreite biodiversity-certified residential area in Alpnachstad.

The business generates revenue through a mix of project development fees, construction contracts, renovation project fees, and transactional property sales, supplemented by ancillary income from QUBO meeting room and event space rentals (Q2/Q3/Q4 rooms, QLUB multifunction space, QULT bistro). Pricing for real estate services is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, while meeting room rates are published (e.g., CHF 30-50/hour, CHF 100-300/half day, CHF 150-500/full day). The GTM is enterprise field sales with direct engagement from offices in Sarnen, Rothenburg, and Cham, combined with property listings on the newhome.ch portal and a digital marketing mix spanning the company website, email newsletter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Eberli employs 130 people across its three offices, reports an annual construction volume of approximately CHF 100M, and operates through two legal entities (Eberli AG and the wholly-owned construction subsidiary Eberli Bau AG). Ownership is concentrated in the founding family with CEO Alain Grossenbacher holding the Inhaber (owner) role and Toni Eberli as Honorary President. The company has no proprietary technology platform, no public API, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities beyond generative AI used for marketing, and no patents or trademarks in the provided data. Its 75+ year operating history, family ownership continuity, EBERLI Academy training program, and Swiss Arbeitgeber Award 2026 recognition (7th place, 100-249 employees) constitute its primary competitive differentiators in the Central Switzerland market.

Name

Eberli

Legal name

Eberli AG

Website

https://eberli-ag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1949

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Eberli AG is a family-owned Swiss real estate and construction company headquartered in Sarnen, delivering integrated project development, general contracting, renovation, and property marketing services to private buyers and commercial/institutional clients across Central Switzerland, with 130 employees and approximately CHF 100M annual construction volume.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development and Construction Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Other Real Estate Property (53119)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization) (BPAJAMAL), Residential Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Real estate development
• General contracting
• Building renovation
• Property sales
• Construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarnen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Project Development: Development of residential and commercial real estate projects including property acquisition, feasibility studies, and project planning through to construction readiness.
2. Construction Services: General and total contractor services, project management, construction execution for residential, commercial, hotel, and special purpose buildings. Includes high-rise and civil engineering work.
3. Property Marketing and Sales: Marketing and sales of developed properties including apartments, single-family homes, and commercial units to end buyers.
4. Renovation and Renewal Services: Renovation, restoration, and modernization of existing buildings including heritage properties.
5. Room Rental (QUBO): Rental of meeting rooms and event spaces at the QUBO facility including Q2, Q3, Q4 meeting rooms and the QLUB multifunction space.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Eberli AG is a holistic real estate and construction company offering an integrated value chain across four pillars: Projektentwicklung (project and site development, feasibility studies), Bauunternehmung (total and general contracting for high-rise, civil engineering, and exposed concrete construction), Erneuern & Sanieren (renovation, modernization, and heritage building restoration), and Vermarktung (property marketing, sales, buyer support, and portfolio management). The company develops, builds, and markets residential and commercial real estate projects in Central Switzerland, and also rents meeting and event spaces at its QUBO innovation campus in Sarnen.

Product overview

Eberli AG operates as a holistic real estate and construction company with a multi-service platform. The core offering comprises four integrated service pillars: Projektentwicklung (project development and site analysis), Bauunternehmung (total/general contracting for high-rise and civil engineering construction), Erneuern & Sanieren (building renovation and modernization), and Vermarktung (marketing, sales, and buyer support). These core services are supplemented by QUBO Raummiete (meeting room rentals) and the EBERLI Academy (internal training). The company maintains a portfolio of current residential development projects including BALLBELLE (Ballwil), Steinbären (Triengen), Im Ebnet (Adligenswil), and am-wiberg.ch (St. Erhard), and operates through subsidiaries Eberli AG and Eberli Bau AG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QUBO: A workspace innovation hub and event venue operated by Eberli AG, featuring meeting rooms (Q2, Q3, Q4), multifunctional space QLUB, and bistro QULT. Located in Sarnen Nord as part of the company's headquarters.
• EBERLI Academy

Products and services

• Projektentwicklung (Project Development) Comprehensive project development services including potential analyses, site acquisition, feasibility studies, area and volume studies, and investment planning for real estate projects, targeting commercial investors, developers, and institutional clients in Central Switzerland.
• Bauunternehmung (General/Total Contracting Construction)
• Erneuern & Sanieren (Renovation and Modernization)
• Vermarktung (Real Estate Marketing and Sales)
• QUBO Raummiete (Meeting and Event Space Rental) Rental of meeting rooms and event spaces at the QUBO innovation campus in Sarnen, including Q2, Q3, and Q4 meeting rooms and the QLUB multifunction space, with WLAN, lockers, screens/projectors, whiteboards and optional coffee and moderation kit. QUBO tenants receive a 30% discount.

Quantifiable outcome

• Achieved 7th place at Swiss Employer Award in category 100-249 employees, demonstrating strong workplace culture.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Schweizerischer BaumeisterverbandminorOthersIndustry association membership providing access to professional standards, networking, and industry resources for construction companies in Switzerland.
• SVIT ZentralschweizminorOthersReal estate industry association membership for real estate professionals in Central Switzerland.
• Industrie- und Wirtschaftsvereinigung Unterwalden (IWV)minorOthersRegional business association representing industrial and commercial enterprises in Obwalden and Nidwalden.
• Industrie- und Handelskammer Zentralschweiz (IHZ)minorOthersChamber of commerce for Central Switzerland supporting regional economic development and business interests.
• EV ZugminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnership providing visibility at EV Zug hockey matches as part of employee benefits program.
• tüftelPark PilatusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with tüftelPark Pilatus supporting technical and creative talent development through workshops including 'Maurer-Schnupperworkshops' and 'Express-Schnuppern' programs.
• Obwaldner Kantonalbank (OKB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-investor in the QUBO innovation center project. OKB constructed a new building as part of the QUBO complex to house innovative companies and Startup Pilatus. Eberli renovated and extended their headquarters in the same complex.
• Startup PilatusminorOthersNon-profit organization that will occupy most of the OKB building in QUBO to support startups in Obwalden. Supported by OKB with space and innovation lab.
• werkunion agminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-owner of the QUBO building alongside Eberli AG and Orfida Treuhand, participating in the renovation and extension of the complex.
• Orfida Treuhand + Revisions AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-owner of the QUBO building alongside Eberli AG and werkunion ag, participating in the renovation and extension of the complex.
• Stiftung Natur & WirtschaftminorOthersFoundation that certified the 'Südbreite' residential development in Alpnachstad as the first residential area in Obwalden meeting biodiversity standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HRS Real Estate AG: Swiss real estate developer and total contractor specializing in complex construction and renovation projects. Comparable to Eberli for integrated development-plus-construction execution on mid- to large-scale Swiss projects.
• Steiner AG: Swiss general contractor and developer offering total contracting services for residential, commercial, and hotel projects. Closely comparable to Eberli as a Swiss total contractor with project development and construction integration, though operating at a larger national scale.
• Losinger Marazzi AG: Swiss general contractor and developer with total contracting services across residential, commercial, and hotel construction. Directly comparable business model to Eberli, though typically on larger urban projects.
• Anliker AG: Swiss construction and real estate company with total/general contracting and project development capabilities. Comparable to Eberli as an integrated regional Swiss builder-developer.
• Halter AG: Swiss construction and real estate company delivering total contractor and development services across residential and commercial projects. Comparable integrated developer-contractor model to Eberli.
• Alfred Müller AG: Swiss real estate developer and construction company active in residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Comparable integrated development-construction model to Eberli, primarily focused in the Zurich/Zentralschweiz corridor.
• Marti AG: Swiss construction group covering building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development. Comparable in core building-construction activities and Swiss regional execution, though substantially larger and more diversified.

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Largest Swiss general contractor and real estate developer, listed on SIX Swiss Exchange. Operates across the full Swiss construction value chain including the kinds of integrated development and contracting services Eberli offers, but at much larger national scale.
• Allreal Holding AG: Swiss listed real estate company combining real estate development with general contractor services (Allreal Generalunternehmung AG). Overlapping business model with Eberli across development and total contracting, but with broader geographic reach and public capital base.

Others

• Genossenschaft Migros Industrie: Swiss cooperative group with significant in-house real estate development activities. Adjacent comparison point given its scale of residential and commercial project pipeline in Switzerland, though operating under a fundamentally different cooperative ownership model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eberli-sarnen-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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