Stiftung Schloss Biberstein

What Stiftung Schloss Biberstein does

Stiftung Schloss Biberstein is a Swiss non-profit foundation (Stiftung) established in 1987 and headquartered in Biberstein, Canton Aargau, with its registered seat in Oftringen. The foundation operates from the historic Schloss Biberstein castle and provides residential living and day-structure (sheltered employment and vocational training) services to adults with support needs who receive Swiss federal disability insurance (IV-Rente). The organization serves over 170 participants through 7 residential groups (located in Biberstein, Küttigen, and Aarau) and 12 day-structure workshops covering creative arts (Kreativatelier), viticulture (Weinbau), woodworking (Holzwerkstatt), gardening, laundry, retail (Schlossladen), cleaning, kitchen, technical services, and INSOS PrA vocational training.

The foundation's business model combines publicly funded disability services revenue with commercial product sales. The primary revenue stream is reimbursement through IV-Rente for residential and sheltered employment placements. Secondary revenue is generated through the on-site Schlossladen (castle shop), an e-commerce online shop, public events (Weihnachtsmarkt, Wein erleben wine tastings at CHF 20-38 per person, Jazz im Schlosshof), and wine/agricultural product sales (estate-produced white and red wine, jams, syrups, pesto, gift baskets). The technology stack is commodity: a standard CMS website at schlossbiberstein.ch with Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, MailChimp newsletters, and SSL encryption.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across both service lines: prospective residents apply through an online interest form, while workshop products are sold through physical retail at the castle, an online shop, and public events. The foundation markets primarily through Instagram (@stiftungschlossbiberstein), its website, MailChimp newsletters, and community events. The operating geography is strictly Switzerland, with services concentrated in Canton Aargau. Management is led by Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) Stefan Christen, with governance from a Stiftungsrat (Board of Trustees). No revenue, funding rounds, or M&A activity is publicly disclosed, consistent with the foundation's non-profit status.

Name

Stiftung Schloss Biberstein

Legal name

Stiftung Schloss Biberstein

Website

https://schlossbiberstein.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stiftung Schloss Biberstein is a Swiss non-profit foundation operating from the historic Schloss Biberstein castle in Canton Aargau. It provides residential care, sheltered employment, and vocational training to over 170 adults with support needs funded through federal disability insurance (IV-Rente), supplemented by sales of workshop-produced crafts, wine, and event tickets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Biberstein

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Handcrafted Products Sales: The foundation operates multiple workshops producing handcrafted goods including woodwork (nesting boxes, toys, garden figures, household items), candles, paper products, textiles, ceramics, and cards. These products are sold through the on-site Schlossladen (castle shop) and an online shop.
2. Wine and Agricultural Products: The foundation produces its own wine from their vineyards. Products include white wine, red wine, jams, syrups, pesto, and gift baskets. These are sold through the shop and at events.
3. Event Revenue: The foundation hosts public events including Jazz im Schlosshof (entry CHF 20), Treberwurstessen dinner with wine tasting (CHF 38 per person), Wein erleben wine experiences (CHF 20 per person), and annual Christmas market.
4. Residential and Day Care Services: The foundation provides residential care (Wohnplätze) and day structure services (Tagesstruktur) for people with support needs, including protected employment (geschützte Arbeitsplätze) and Beschäftigungsplätze. Services are funded through disability insurance (IV-Rente).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stiftung Schloss Biberstein is a Swiss non-profit foundation that provides residential care (Wohnen across seven supervised and ambulatory living groups), protected day-structure employment and sheltered workshops (Tagesstruktur — including woodworking, viticulture, creative ateliers, gardening, laundry, kitchen, cleaning, and technical service), and INSOS PrA vocational training for people with support needs. It supplements its mission through an on-site Schlossladen retail shop and online shop selling handcrafted goods and estate wines, and through public community events such as the Weihnachtsmarkt, Jazz im Schlosshof, Wein erleben, and Treberwurstessen.

Product overview

Stiftung Schloss Biberstein is a Swiss foundation operating a comprehensive social services facility for people with support needs. The organization provides two interconnected service areas: Wohnen (residential living) and Tagesstruktur (day structure). Residential services include seven living groups offering supervised housing (Wohngruppe Schloss, Schlossblick, Wohnhaus Dorfstrasse, Aareblick, external groups in Küttigen and Aarau, and ambulatory support). Day structure services offer sheltered employment and occupation through 12 workshops and services including Kreativatelier (creative arts), Weinbau (viticulture), Holzwerkstatt (woodworking), Gartenservice (gardening), Wäscherei (laundry), Schlossladen (shop), Reinigung (cleaning), Küche (kitchen), freiRaum, einzigArt, Technischer Dienst, and Ausbildung (vocational training). Products from workshops are sold through the castle shop and online store. The foundation also hosts public events including an annual Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market) and Wein erleben (wine experience) tasting events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Care Services (Wohnen)
• Day Structure / Sheltered Employment (Tagesstruktur)
• Vocational Training Programs (PrA Lehre / Ausbildung)
• Schlossladen & Online Shop (Handcrafted Products and Wines)
• Public Events (Jazz im Schlosshof, Wein erleben, Treberwurstessen, Weihnachtsmarkt)

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• HUPLANT GartencenterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Sponsor of the football team 'Personal' trikot jerseys. HUPLANT Gartencenter is a local garden center providing sponsorship support.
• Reformierte Kirchgemeinde KirchbergminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partner for ecumenical services held annually at the castle. Co-organizes the Schlossgottesdienst (castle church service) with the foundation.
• Pfarrei Peter und Paul AarauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic parish partner co-organizing ecumenical services at the castle. Participates in annual Schlossgottesdienst.
• Jurapark AargauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe foundation is a member of Jurapark Aargau, a regional nature park of national importance. Participated in joint events and competitions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung Wagerenhof: Large Swiss foundation in Uster (canton of Zurich) operating residential groups, sheltered workshops, and event/retail venues for people with disabilities. Comparable scale and integrated workshop-retail-event model.
• Stiftung Tannenhof: Swiss foundation operating residential homes and workshops for people with disabilities. Comparable service portfolio including sheltered employment and vocational training.
• Stiftung RgZ: Zurich-based Swiss foundation with residential groups, day-structure workshops, and supported employment for people with disabilities. Direct structural peer in residential-plus-workshop delivery.
• Stiftung Lebenshilfe Schweiz: Swiss umbrella/operating foundation supporting people with intellectual disabilities through residential and daytime services. Comparable mission, advocacy, and canton-level service delivery.
• Stiftung Bernaville: Bern-based Swiss foundation providing residential living, day structure, and workshops for adults with disabilities. Comparable canton-level IV-funded service model and workshop-to-retail pipeline.
• Stiftung Arkadis: Swiss foundation in Olten providing residential living, day-structure workshops, and vocational training for people with disabilities. Closely comparable operating model — multi-site residential groups plus productive workshops selling to the public.
• Stiftung Bracherhof: Biel/Bienne-based Swiss foundation offering residential care, day-structure workshops, and sheltered employment for people with support needs. Mirrors Schloss Biberstein's mix of Wohnen and Tagesstruktur.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/schlossbiberstein
• Instagraminstagram.com/stiftungschlossbiberstein
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stiftungschlossbiberstein

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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