IAMCP Switzerland

What IAMCP Switzerland does

IAMCP Switzerland e.V. is a non-profit professional association (eingetragener Verein under Swiss law) that serves as the national chapter of the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners in Switzerland. Founded in 2005, the association organizes over 100 certified Microsoft partner companies around five core value pillars: peer networking among competitors on neutral ground, physical and online events on business topics and trends, the Women and Friends in Tech (WIT) community, direct dialogue with Microsoft Schweiz, and structured access to Microsoft product and strategy information. Membership is restricted to companies holding active Microsoft partner certification, and the organization operates independently from Microsoft while maintaining a strategic partnership with both Microsoft Schweiz and Microsoft Corporation.

The association is governed by a board of directors composed of representatives from nine member firms (Ambit Group AG, UMB AG, baseVISION AG, Novalytica, TD SYNNEX Switzerland, Axians Somnitec AG, Swisscom, Experts Inside AG, and Epic Fusion AG), with co-presidents Christian Schipp and Gerardo Immordino, and Daniel Jäggli of Leuchter IT Solutions AG handling membership and finance administration. Operational delivery is supported by a staff of 17, with Leuchter Management Services AG providing registered office services in Emmenbrücke and Leuchter IT Solutions AG serving as legal representative in Luzern. The association runs a Microsoft Teams-based member environment organized into topic-specific Business Circles, and maintains active event programming including General Assemblies, Business Transformation Circles, the WIT Connect summer event, fireside chat sessions, and an annual hiking day. Sub-brand initiatives include IAMCP Next (launched 2020 to deepen Microsoft cooperation and support smaller partners) and WIT (launched 2020 to connect women in the Microsoft ecosystem).

The revenue model is straightforward and entirely subscription-based: annual membership fees structured into six tiers ranging from CHF 200 (Alumni) and CHF 395 (Associate members such as research institutions) to CHF 440, CHF 680, and CHF 1,200 for Ordinary Members segmented by employee count (up to 10, 11-100, and 101+ respectively), plus a CHF 600 Gönner (Patron) tier for individual supporters. All fees are billed annually in Swiss Francs. As a non-profit, the organization is not oriented toward profit generation, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led, with member acquisition driven by direct outreach, networking events, and referrals within the Swiss Microsoft partner ecosystem.

Name

IAMCP Switzerland

Legal name

IAMCP Switzerland e.V.

Website

https://iamcp.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IAMCP Switzerland is a non-profit professional association of over 100 certified Microsoft channel partners in Switzerland, founded in 2005 to facilitate networking, peer collaboration, direct Microsoft access, and knowledge sharing among independent Microsoft partner firms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Identity & Access Management (IAM) Administration Services (BPAEABAJ), Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

Keywords

• Microsoft partner association
• Channel partner network
• Professional membership organization
• Partner ecosystem networking
• IT partner community

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmenbrücke

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: IAMCP Switzerland generates revenue through annual membership fees from Microsoft partner organizations. Membership tiers are structured based on company size (number of employees). The association is a non-profit organization (e.V. - eingetragener Verein) focused on fostering collaboration rather than profit generation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IAMCP Switzerland is a non-profit professional association that brings together over 100 independent Microsoft partners in Switzerland for networking, knowledge sharing, and joint business development. Members receive access to regular in-person and online events, a Microsoft Teams collaboration platform organized around topic-based Business Circles, direct dialogue channels with Microsoft Switzerland leadership, and community initiatives such as Women and Friends in Tech (WIT). The organization operates as an independent registered association (eingetragener Verein, e.V.) under Swiss law.

Product overview

IAMCP Switzerland is a professional association (verein) of independent Microsoft partners in Switzerland, not a product company. It provides member services including networking events, collaboration platforms, business circles, Microsoft Teams communication environment, an IAMCP Member App, and initiatives such as Women in Tech (WIT). The organization does not offer distinct branded software products or modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WIT (Women and Friends in Tech): A community initiative connecting creative and innovative women in the Microsoft ecosystem, promoting mutual support for professional and personal goals, recruiting and retaining women for IT careers, and fostering IAMCP goals within a global community.

Products and services

• IAMCP Switzerland Annual Membership Annual subscription membership for certified Microsoft partners in Switzerland, providing access to in-person and online events (General Assembly, Business Transformation Circles, monthly meetups), topic-based Business Circles, a Microsoft Teams collaboration environment, direct dialogue channels with Microsoft Switzerland leadership, and the Women and Friends in Tech (WIT) community. Membership tiers are priced by company employee count and member category.

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Microsoft SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Microsoft Switzerland is the primary strategic partner of IAMCP Switzerland. The association maintains regular calls with Microsoft Switzerland leadership to address current topics in the partner landscape. IAMCP serves as a key communication channel between Microsoft and Swiss partner organizations, helping partners find the right contacts within Microsoft. The relationship is mutual: IAMCP advocates for partner interests with Microsoft while Microsoft provides information and access to the Swiss partner community.
• IAMCP InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAMCP Switzerland is part of the global IAMCP organization (International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners) founded in 1994. The international organization provides a worldwide platform for cooperation among Microsoft partners across countries and regions.
• IAMCP EMEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAMCP Switzerland cooperates with other IAMCP chapters in the EMEA region, enabling cross-border collaboration and market access for Swiss partners in other European countries.
• Leuchter IT Solutions AGcoreOthersLeuchter IT Solutions AG represents IAMCP Switzerland officially and provides administrative services. Located in Luzern, the company is represented by Daniel Jäggli who serves as the association's contact for Members & Finance.
• Ventoo AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVentoo AG is a member of IAMCP Switzerland and has been a member for over 15 years. CEO Patrick Lüthi provides member testimonials and actively participates in IAMCP activities.
• GARAIO AGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGARAIO AG has been a long-standing member of IAMCP Switzerland. Chief Customer Officer Renato Parisato provides member testimonials highlighting the value of networking and direct Microsoft access.
• first frame networkers agminorGTM or Marketing Partnerfirst frame networkers ag is an active IAMCP Switzerland member. CFO Martin Jung values the focus on collaboration and community building within the association.
• Microsoft CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIAMCP Switzerland works in partnership with Microsoft Corporation (in addition to Microsoft Schweiz) to achieve the association's goals. The association is independent from Microsoft but cooperates with both local and corporate Microsoft organizations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• ISACA Switzerland Chapter: Swiss chapter of ISACA serving IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity professionals. Comparable as a vendor-adjacent, membership-based association in Switzerland with events and certifications.
• ISSA Switzerland: Swiss chapter of the Information Systems Security Association serving cybersecurity professionals. Comparable as a smaller, specialized Swiss IT membership association running events and local chapters.

Regional players

• Digital Switzerland: Swiss cross-industry initiative advancing digital transformation, with a membership and event-driven model that overlaps with IAMCP Switzerland's networking and policy-engagement activities.
• swissICT: Leading Swiss ICT industry association representing ICT employers, professionals, and vendors. Comparable as a domestic membership organization for the Swiss tech ecosystem, though broader in scope than Microsoft-only.

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: Large global IT industry association serving vendors, channel partners, and professionals. Comparable as an umbrella membership organization for the IT channel, though much larger and vendor-neutral rather than Microsoft-focused.
• Microsoft Partner Network: Microsoft's official global partner program providing tiers, benefits, and go-to-market support. Overlaps with IAMCP Switzerland's mission of enabling Microsoft partners but is vendor-controlled rather than partner-led.

Direct peers

• IAMCP Germany: Sister chapter of IAMCP International for Microsoft partners in Germany. Uses an identical association structure, business circles, and Microsoft-focused value proposition, just in a different national market.
• IAMCP International: Parent global organization founded in 1994 to unite Microsoft channel partners worldwide. Operates the same membership-based model as IAMCP Switzerland but at global scope, making it the closest functional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iamcp-switzerland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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