Business Swiss

What Business Swiss does

Business Swiss GmbH is a Switzerland-based business networking and consulting firm founded by Stefan Müller in 2013 and headquartered in Zürich. The company curates and operates a portfolio of exclusive in-person networking events for C-level executives and decision-makers, including Business Breakfast, Business Lunch D4, Business Lunch Bodensee, Business Afterwork, and the Unternehmer Gruppe Zug, plus a tiered VIP Member Area offering priority access to deal flow, insights, and event invitations. The firm has built a network of more than 1,000 active business contacts and 35+ partners spanning tier-1 technology platforms (Cloudflare, Red Hat, Oracle, ti8m), sports organizations (FC Zürich, FC Basel, FC Luzern, FC St. Gallen, Swiss Indoors Basel), and premium venues (Park Hyatt Zürich, FIFA World Museum, D4 Business Village, Einstein St. Gallen).

Complementing its events, Business Swiss provides project-based business development, go-to-market strategy, and IT consulting services (including digital transformation, cloud migration, and AI implementation advisory), leveraging a 14+ person expert bench and 20+ years of IT sector experience from its founder. The company does not operate a proprietary technology platform; its core offering is a curated relationship network and the events that activate it. Revenue is generated through a mix of paid event attendance and sponsorship, recurring VIP membership fees, and bespoke consulting engagements, with pricing kept non-public and engagement initiated via direct contact or a website lead form.

Business Swiss is a privately held, bootstrapped Swiss GmbH (established 2016, replacing the earlier Business Swiss Ltd. from 2014) with no institutional investors, no external funding rounds, and no subsidiaries. It operates exclusively in Switzerland, with stated activity across Zürich, Zug, and the Bodensee region, and franchisees its event model through deep relationships with premier venue and technology partners rather than through a scalable product.

Name

Business Swiss

Legal name

Business Swiss GmbH

Website

https://businessswiss.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Business Swiss GmbH operates a Switzerland-exclusive business networking and consulting platform, running curated C-level events (Business Breakfast, Business Lunch, Business Afterwork) and a VIP membership program supported by a network of 1,000+ contacts and 35+ partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Networking Services

NAICS

Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Services-Personal Services (7200), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Hospitality, VIP Hosting & Client Entertainment (Internal-led) (THAHAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury Hospitality & VIP Hosting (Tables, Bottle Service, Concierge Hosts) (HSACAMAH)

Keywords

• Executive networking events
• Business development consulting
• Go-to-market strategy
• IT consulting services
• VIP membership club

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exclusive Networking Events: Revenue generated through paid attendance and sponsorships for curated networking events including Business Breakfast, Business Lunch (D4 & Bodensee regions), and Business Afterwork. Events are limited to selected C-level executives and decision-makers.
2. VIP Membership: Exclusive membership program for Board Members, Expert Members, and selected VIP guests providing priority access to the network, curated deal flow, and VIP event invitations. Generates recurring membership fees.
3. Business Development & IT Consulting: Strategic consulting services including business development, go-to-market strategy, IT consulting, lead generation, and network support. Billed as professional services engagements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Business Swiss operates a curated executive networking platform that runs a portfolio of exclusive in-person events (Business Breakfast, Business Lunch D4, Business Lunch Bodensee, Business Afterwork, Unternehmer Gruppe Zug, Business Swiss Club, Swiss Cloud Innovation/Oracle Business Breakfast) across Switzerland's key business centers. It complements these events with a VIP Member Area providing priority access to deal flow, and offers professional services including business development, go-to-market strategy, and IT consulting for Swiss business leaders and decision-makers.

Product overview

Business Swiss is Switzerland's premier business networking platform operating as a comprehensive suite of exclusive networking events and professional services. The platform comprises multiple event formats including Business Breakfast, Business Lunch D4, Business Lunch Bodensee, Business Afterwork, Unternehmer Gruppe Zug, Business Swiss Club, and Swiss Cloud Innovation/Oracle Business Breakfast. These events are complemented by professional services (Business Development, Go-to-Market Strategy, IT Consulting) and a VIP Member Area providing exclusive access to deal flow and networking opportunities. The company also publishes Insights content covering technology trends for the Swiss business community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Breakfast Morning networking events featuring industry thought leaders and strategic discussions on current business trends and opportunities, targeted at Swiss C-level executives and decision-makers.
• Business Lunch D4 Premium lunch events held at D4 Business Village connecting regional business leaders in focused, high-value networking environments.
• Business Lunch Bodensee
• Business Afterwork
• Unternehmer Gruppe Zug
• Business Swiss Club
• Swiss Cloud Innovation / Oracle Business Breakfast
• VIP Member Area
• Business Development Services
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• IT Consulting
• Insights

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000+ meaningful business connections facilitated since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CloudflarecoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading web performance and security platform listed as a synergistic platform partner. Cloudflare representative Daniel Kravtschenko (Senior Sales Manager) has spoken at Business Swiss events.
• Red HatcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise open-source solutions provider listed as a synergistic platform partner. Red Hat VP Western Europe Léonard Bodmer has spoken at Business Swiss events.
• ti8mcoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss technology and security firm listed as a synergistic platform partner. ti&m representative Leunita Saliji (Head Cloud & Security) has spoken at Business Swiss events.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise technology company listed as a partner. Oracle Switzerland Country Leader H.P. Kipfer has spoken at Business Swiss events. Swiss Cloud Innovation platform was adopted by Oracle as Oracle Business Breakfast.
• 42 ZürichminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier coding school and event location partner hosting Business Swiss networking events.
• AMAGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss automotive company and event location partner hosting Business Swiss networking events.
• Park Hyatt ZurichminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium hotel venue hosting Business Swiss executive networking events.
• D4 Business VillageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness innovation campus and event location partner hosting Business Lunch D4 events.
• Swiss Indoors BaselminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremier tennis tournament and event location partner. Swiss Indoors Basel Director Michael Spitteler has spoken at Business Swiss events.
• Impact Hub BernminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInnovation hub and co-working space partner providing event venue for Business Swiss networking in the Bern region.
• FC BaselminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss football club and partner providing event venue access for Business Swiss networking.
• FC LuzernminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss football club and partner providing event venue access for Business Swiss networking.
• FC St. GallenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss football club and partner providing event venue access for Business Swiss networking.
• Einstein St. GallenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium hotel and event location in St. Gallen hosting Business Swiss networking events.
• American International Club of ZürichminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational business club and networking partner in Zürich. President James Macsay has spoken at Business Swiss events.
• ERI Bancaire SAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBanking technology provider and event location partner for Business Swiss networking events.
• Aeschbach ChocolatierminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Swiss chocolatier and event venue partner for Business Swiss events.
• Bad Horn Hotel & SpaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium hotel and spa venue on Lake Constance (Bodensee) hosting Business Lunch Bodensee events.
• City Garden HotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium hotel venue partner for Business Swiss networking events.
• Hotel ApartminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHotel venue partner in Rotkreuz for Business Swiss networking events.
• Uto KulmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMountain restaurant and event venue partner for Business Swiss networking events.
• HafenBuffetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaterfront restaurant and event venue partner for Business Swiss networking.
• Louis BrasserieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium brasserie restaurant venue partner for Business Swiss networking events.
• Restaurant BaerengasseminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUpscale restaurant venue partner for Business Swiss networking events in Zürich.
• SkyloungeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium rooftop lounge venue partner for Business Swiss afterwork networking events.
• NextEventminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent management and venue partner for Business Swiss networking events.
• LogobjectminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBusiness services and event venue partner for Business Swiss networking.
• CryptoauditminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCryptocurrency audit and blockchain services partner sharing expertise at Business Swiss events.
• SPC GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss business services company and event venue partner for Business Swiss networking.
• Porsche Zentrum ZugminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury automotive dealership and event venue partner in Zug for Business Swiss events.
• Selected CarsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium car service and venue partner for Business Swiss VIP transportation and events.
• Schuler KellereiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium Swiss winery and event venue partner for Business Swiss tastings and networking.
• EtterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distillery and event venue partner for Business Swiss premium spirits tastings and networking.
• FIFA World MuseumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld-class museum venue in Zürich hosting exclusive Business Swiss VIP networking events.
• David GymminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium fitness and wellness venue partner for Business Swiss health-focused networking events.
• EVZ (EVZ Group / Zuger Versorgungsbetriebe)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZug utility company and event venue partner for Business Swiss networking in the Zug region.
• Rontaler MediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional media company and event venue partner for Business Swiss networking.
• Jürgens ModeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFashion retailer and event venue partner for Business Swiss events.
• CloudsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss cloud services provider and event venue partner for Business Swiss networking.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tiger 21: Tiger 21 is a peer membership organization for high-net-worth individuals and founders running curated Group Portfolios, investment, and networking meetings. Directly comparable as an exclusive, capacity-constrained membership network for senior business leaders with facilitated deal/investment discussion.
• EO (Entrepreneurs' Organization): EO is a global peer-to-peer network for entrepreneurs running businesses above a revenue threshold, organized around local chapters that host curated events, forums, and learning programs. Directly comparable to Business Swiss's curated, membership-driven executive networking model with event-led member engagement.
• Vistage Worldwide: Vistage is the world's largest CEO peer-advisory and executive coaching organization, running curated peer-group meetings for CEOs, business owners, and key executives. Directly comparable to Business Swiss in offering facilitated, curated small-group executive networking combined with advisory content and a membership model, though operating at much greater scale and global reach.
• Startup Grind: Startup Grind is a global startup community that runs in-person chapter events, conferences, and content programs for founders, investors, and tech operators. Comparable to Business Swiss as an event-led business networking platform with premium chapters, sponsorships, and a content/media layer (Insights/Insider).
• YPO (Young Presidents' Organization): YPO is a global leadership community of chief executives offering peer forums, networking events, and educational programs for C-level leaders. Comparable to Business Swiss in the curated, exclusive, in-person executive networking format with membership tiers and partner ecosystems.
• BNI (Business Network International): BNI operates the world's largest business networking organization, with local chapters running structured referral-based networking meetings for business leaders. Comparable to Business Swiss as a chapter-based business networking organization built on regular in-person meetings, though skewed toward SME lead generation rather than C-level deal flow.

Regional players

• Swiss Venture Club: Swiss Venture Club is a Switzerland-based business and entrepreneurship network hosting events, awards, and networking activities across the country. Comparable to Business Swiss as a national Swiss executive/SME networking platform with curated events and a membership community, though typically broader and less curated.
• weXelerate: weXelerate is a Swiss-based startup accelerator and innovation hub in Z\u00fcrich connecting corporates, startups, and investors through curated programs and events. Comparable to Business Swiss as a curated, event-driven Swiss business platform targeting the intersection of executives, technology, and partnerships.
• digitalswitzerland: digitalswitzerland is a Swiss cross-industry association that runs events, working groups, and policy initiatives connecting business, technology, and government leaders. Comparable to Business Swiss as a Switzerland-wide convening platform for senior business and technology decision-makers, though positioned as a non-profit association rather than a paid membership club.
• Impact Hub Z\u00fcrich: Impact Hub Z\u00fcrich is part of a global network of innovation hubs offering co-working, programming, and curated events for entrepreneurs and corporates. Comparable to Business Swiss as a Swiss venue-driven networking platform for executives and innovators (and listed as a venue partner of Business Swiss itself).

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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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