Swissdrive

What Swissdrive does

Swissdrive is a Swiss membership-based association founded in 2020 and headquartered in Aarau (with a Bern postal address), employing eight people, that serves road safety professionals — primarily driving instructors, WAB moderators, traffic safety instructors, and CZV instructors — across Switzerland. The organization is structured as a platform-plus-modules offering anchored by an annual CHF 50 membership that grants access to asa-recognized continuing education, networking events, and an integrated suite of operational services.

The technology backbone combines SwissdriveNET, a Microsoft Teams-based community portal for member-exclusive news, templates, and expert discussions, with Admindrive, a tiered SaaS for driving school administration covering appointment, vehicle, payment, and bank reconciliation (camt) workflows. Supplementary tools include Lexdrive (a unified search interface for Swiss road traffic law across SVG, VRV, SSV, VZV, VTS, VVV, ARV 1, ARV 2, OBG, and OBV sourced from Fedlex), Helpdrive (nationwide replacement vehicle delivery via Helvetia and commercial vehicle partners), Debdrive (debt collection), Lawdrive (traffic law expert panel), Jobdrive (jobs board), and Promodrive (branding and marketing packages). Four expert groups — Swiss Seniordrive, Swiss Handicapdrive, Swiss Abilitydrive, and Swiss Futuredrive — extend the proposition into senior, disability, accessibility, and innovation mobility segments.

The business model combines a recurring membership fee with module-based monetization: Admindrive is priced at CHF 30–60/month for members versus CHF 69.90–99.90/month for non-members; Debdrive is free for members and CHF 100 per case otherwise; and Promodrive communications packages carry member price advantages. Distribution is predominantly direct and digital — website signup with Stripe payment processing — supplemented by a help hotline for Helpdrive and self-serve online ordering for Admindrive. Strategic relationships with ASA, ASTRA, BFU, TCS, and ACS provide regulatory and industry legitimacy, while partnerships with driving schools and training centers (Driving Center Sennwald, Driving Center ASSR Regensdorf) anchor course delivery.

Name

Swissdrive

Legal name

Swissdrive

Website

https://swissdrive.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Swissdrive is a Swiss membership association serving driving instructors, WAB moderators, and traffic safety instructors with an integrated platform that bundles continuing education, driving school administration SaaS (Admindrive), traffic law search (Lexdrive), and operational services such as replacement vehicles and debt collection.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscription at CHF 50 per year with 3-month notice period. Membership is charged per calendar year, expiring December 31. Includes numerous member benefits.
2. Admindrive Subscriptions: Tiered SaaS subscription for driving school administration: Basic (CHF 0 for members/CHF 39.90 regular), Basic Plus (CHF 30 for members/CHF 69.90 regular), Premium (CHF 60 for members/CHF 99.90 regular). Optional add-on features at CHF 9.90/month each.
3. Debdrive Service Fees: Debt collection service free for members within general terms. Non-members pay CHF 100 for the service. Additional costs from specialists are charged to the debtor side in successful cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Swissdrive is a membership-based association (CHF 50/year) serving Swiss driving instructors and road-safety professionals, bundling driving school administration software (Admindrive), traffic-law research tools (Lexdrive, Lawdrive), debt collection (Debdrive), replacement vehicle delivery (Helpdrive), a job platform (Jobdrive), marketing/communication packages (Promodrive), and asa-recognized continuing education courses around a Microsoft Teams-based member portal (SwissdriveNET).

Product overview

Swissdrive is a membership-based organization serving Swiss road safety professionals (driving instructors, WAB moderators, traffic safety instructors) with a platform-plus-modules architecture anchored by Swissdrive Membership (CHF 50/year). The core membership bundles several integrated products: SwissdriveNET (Microsoft Teams-based member portal for news and discussions), Admindrive (driving school administration SaaS in three tiers), Lexdrive (Swiss traffic law search platform), Helpdrive (replacement vehicle delivery service), Debdrive (debt collection management), Lawdrive (traffic law expert panel), Jobdrive (job platform), and Promodrive (branding and marketing services). These are supplemented by driving instructor continuing education courses (asa-recognized) and specialized expert groups (Swiss Seniordrive, Swiss Handicapdrive, Swiss Abilitydrive, Swiss Futuredrive). The platform is available in German and English.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Admindrive: Complete driving school administration app with appointment management, vehicle management, training overview, time tracking, payment processing, and customer database.
• Debdrive
• Lawdrive
• Promodrive
• Helpdrive
• Jobdrive
• Lexdrive
• SwissdriveNET
• Swiss Seniordrive
• Swiss Handicapdrive
• Swiss Abilitydrive
• Swiss Futuredrive

Products and services

• Swissdrive Membership Annual membership program (CHF 50/year) bundling driving instructor continuing education, basic Admindrive access, SwissdriveNET membership, Helpdrive, Debdrive, Lawdrive, Jobdrive, Promodrive, Lexdrive, political advocacy, and member discounts for Swiss driving instructors and road safety professionals.
• Courses and Events (asa-recognized Driving Instructor Continuing Education) asa-recognized continuing education courses for driving instructors covering Modern Vehicle Technology, Emergency Competence & Vehicle Physics, and Seniors at the Wheel, delivered at Swiss training venues.
• Jobdrive Exclusive job platform for road-safety professionals (driving instructors, WAB moderators, traffic safety instructors, CZV instructors) in Switzerland, where members browse and apply to listings and employers request login or email ads to post openings.
• Helpdrive Replacement vehicle delivery service for driving schools across Switzerland; delivers an equipped category B driving school vehicle anywhere in Switzerland in case of unexpected breakdown or accident, with free delivery and collection for members.
• Admindrive SaaS driving school administration app with appointment, vehicle, training, time, and payment management plus customer database, offered in Basic (CHF 0/CHF 39.90), Basic Plus (CHF 30/CHF 69.90), and Premium (CHF 60/CHF 99.90) tiers for members and non-members.
• Debdrive Professional debt collection and management service for driving schools that handles open invoices and claims and pursues necessary legal steps including prosecution; free for members within general terms, CHF 100 per case for non-members.
• Lawdrive Expert panel of traffic lawyers, authority members, and specialists providing answers to traffic law questions, accessible directly to members via SwissdriveNET and by email for non-members.
• Promodrive External business communication service for driving schools covering brand and logo consulting, corporate design, business stationery, flyers, internet domains, web hosting, website creation, and email server setup, offered in three packages (Promodrive S, M, L) with member discounts.
• SwissdriveNET Exclusive Microsoft Teams-based digital collaboration portal for Swissdrive members providing news, templates, work documents, expert discussions, Lawdrive access, and exclusive content, plus an OpenSwissdriveNET public area with selected content.
• Lexdrive Digital search platform for Swiss road traffic law that allows users to search across SVG, VRV, SSV, VZV, VTS, VVV, ARV 1, ARV 2, OBG, and OBV from official Federal Chancellery Fedlex publications.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

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

• ASA (Association of Road Traffic Offices)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwissdrive works in exchange with authorities including ASA (Association of Road Traffic Offices). ASA is the governing body for road traffic offices in Switzerland and plays a key role in driver licensing and training standards.
• ASTRA (Federal Roads Office)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal Office of Roads operating under UVEK. Swissdrive participates in ASTRA workshops and policy discussions regarding driver education reform and traffic safety.
• BFU (Swiss Council for Accident Prevention)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational accident prevention council focused on road safety. BFU is a key authority in Swiss traffic safety initiatives and data collection.
• TCS (Touring Club Schweiz)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwitzerland's largest automobile club providing roadside assistance, travel services, and advocacy. Key stakeholder in Swiss mobility and road safety.
• ACS (Automobil Club der Schweiz)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss automobile club representing motorist interests and providing roadside assistance and advocacy services.
• Driving Center SennwaldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining facility hosting Swissdrive driving instructor continuing education courses including Emergency Competence & Vehicle Physics sessions.
• Driving Center ASSR RegensdorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDriving training center in Regensdorf hosting Swissdrive courses. Key venue for practical driving instructor training sessions.
• Helvetia InsurancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partner supporting Helpdrive replacement vehicle service. Provides coverage benefits for members through extended insurance offerings.
• Trütsch-Fahrzeug-Umbauten AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVehicle adaptation specialist partner for Helpdrive and driving school vehicle needs. Provides replacement vehicles and short-term rentals for planned downtime.
• Hächler AG NutzfahrzeugemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial vehicle partner supporting Helpdrive service with vehicle solutions for driving schools.
• Swiss SeniordrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized expert group focused on driving competence in old age. Part of Swissdrive's multi-stakeholder approach to road safety.
• Swiss HandicapdrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationExpert group addressing mobility needs for people with physical disabilities. Provides specialized resources and training for inclusive driver education.
• Swiss AbilitydrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationExpert group focused on integrative mobility promotion, ensuring accessibility in driver training and road safety education.
• JP FahrschuleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDriving school partner and supporter of Swissdrive initiatives.
• TransportschuleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransport school partner providing driving training facilities and supporting Swissdrive courses.
• PirelliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTire manufacturer partner providing promotional support and potentially product benefits for members.
• Lexdrive by SwissdrivecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital legal research platform for Swiss road traffic law. Searchable database of traffic regulations including SVG, VRV, SSV, VZV and more.
• Streetlife MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss mobility magazine that Lawdrive supports with legal question answers, expanding Swissdrive's reach to broader traffic participants.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swissdrive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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