Verein Horizonte

What Verein Horizonte does

Verein Horizonte is a Swiss non-profit association (Verein) headquartered in Thalwil, in the canton of Zurich, operating as a regional social services provider in the Zürichsee area. It serves people with psychological impairments, including recipients of partial Swiss disability pensions (IV-Teil-Rente), offering an integrated portfolio of housing, meaningful occupation, and workforce integration support to enable self-determination and societal participation. The organization positions itself as a "social springboard" (soziales Sprungbrett) for individuals in challenging life phases, combining residential accommodation, day structure, and supported employment within a single service ecosystem.

The service portfolio comprises seven interconnected offerings: Wohnen und Arbeiten (individualized housing with residential support), Werkraum (workshop for meaningful activity without performance pressure), Druckzentrum (a protected workplace operating modern printing machines for both internal use and external print services), Arbeitsintegration (clarification and support measures for first-time or repeat workforce entry), Personalverleih 1. Arbeitsmarkt (staff leasing into the primary labor market for IV pension recipients), Lebensraum (specialized housing), and Café Horizonte (a social meeting point that also functions as the organization's community hub). The principal technology disclosed is the Druckzentrum's modern printing equipment; the rest of the operation is human-services intensive rather than technology-platform based.

As a Verein under Swiss civil law, Verein Horizonte is governed by a board (Vorstand) and executive management (Geschäftsführung), operates without external shareholders or institutional investors, and has no parent company. Revenue is generated through a mix of Swiss Invalidenversicherung reimbursements, likely cantonal and municipal social-service contracts, fee-for-service income from the Print Center and Personalverleih placements, café retail sales, donations, and membership dues. Go-to-market is fully regional and direct, with no public pricing, no investor relations, and only a minimal marketing footprint consisting of a LinkedIn company page and an email newsletter. No funding rounds, acquisitions, or ownership changes are evidenced.

Name

Verein Horizonte

Legal name

Verein Horizonte

Website

https://verein-horizonte.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Verein Horizonte is a Swiss non-profit social services organization in Thalwil, Zurich, providing integrated housing, supported employment, and work integration services for people with psychological impairments across the Zürichsee region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Disability Support

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

Keywords

• Social services
• Disability support
• Supported housing
• Work integration
• Psychiatric rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Zurich Lake region (Thalwil)

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Verein Horizonte is a non-profit social services organization that provides integrated housing, meaningful occupation, and day-structure support for people with psychological impairments, including those receiving IV (Teil-)Rente (partial disability pension). Its portfolio includes Wohnen und Arbeiten (Living and Working), Werkraum (Workshop), Druckzentrum (Print Center), Arbeitsintegration (Work Integration), Personalverleih (Staff Leasing to the primary labor market), Lebensraum (Living Space), and Café Horizonte as a community meeting point. Together these services form a "social springboard" supporting personal development, work integration, and societal participation.

Product overview

Verein Horizonte is a social services organization serving as a 'social springboard' for people facing challenging life phases, particularly those with psychological disabilities. The organization operates as a unified service platform offering integrated residential and employment support. The portfolio consists of seven interconnected services: Wohnen und Arbeiten (Living and Working) provides residential support with daily structure; Werkraum (Workshop) offers meaningful activity without performance pressure; Druckzentrum (Print Center) provides protected workplaces with modern printing equipment; Arbeitsintegration (Work Integration) facilitates professional entry or re-integration; Personalverleih enables staff leasing to the primary labor market; Lebensraum (Living Space) addresses housing needs; and Café Horizonte serves as the social hub. Together, these services create a comprehensive ecosystem supporting personal development, social participation, and improved quality of life on equal terms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wohnen und Arbeiten (Living and Working) Individual living space with residential support, providing accommodation and daily structure to help people with psychological disabilities manage their everyday life and participate in society.
• Werkraum (Workshop) A workshop providing meaningful activity without performance pressure in a suitable environment, helping to improve individual quality of life and satisfaction.
• Druckzentrum (Print Center) Protected workplaces with modern printing machines and diverse activities, aimed at building self-confidence and improving quality of life for people with psychological impairments.
• Arbeitsintegration (Work Integration) Targeted clarification and support measures promoting professional initial or re-integration, considering the individual needs of participants and workplace requirements.
• Personalverleih 1. Arbeitsmarkt (Staff Leasing to First Labor Market) Staff leasing service providing people with IV (partial) pensions the opportunity to work actively in the primary labor market through partner employers.
• Lebensraum (Living Space) Dedicated to special housing and living needs arising from psychological disabilities, providing needs-based housing with accompaniment.
• Café Horizonte Recovery space and meeting point for all employees, serving as the social center of the organization for gatherings before/after work, breaks, and special occasions.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stiftung Wendepunkt: Swiss foundation operating workshops and housing programs for people with psychosocial challenges and disabilities in the same vertical — directly comparable integrated housing-plus-work model for psychological impairments.
• Stiftung Arkade: Swiss foundation providing sheltered workshops, housing, and vocational integration for people with mental health conditions; operates a structurally similar Werkstatt-plus-Wohnen offering to Horizonte's.
• Brühlgut Stiftung: Winterthur-based foundation running sheltered workshops, housing, and work-integration programs for people with disabilities — overlapping services and target population in the same Swiss German market.
• Stiftung Zuwebe: Swiss foundation offering vocational integration, sheltered employment, and housing for people with psychological or social disabilities — a close parallel in scope and beneficiary profile.
• Stiftung Bernaville: Swiss foundation in the Bern region providing residential, workshop, and day-structure programs for people with psychological impairments — closely aligned operating model and population.

Broad incumbents

• Pro Infirmis: National Swiss disability organization providing advocacy, counseling, and a broad range of support services for people with disabilities across Switzerland — a broader incumbent in the same population and funding framework.
• Caritas Schweiz: Large Swiss social-services umbrella providing counseling, integration, and support programs across multiple vulnerable populations — overlaps in social-assistance and work-integration themes at greater scale.

Others

• INSOS Schweiz: Swiss national umbrella association for social-institution providers serving people with disabilities — comparable ecosystem participant and industry body rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verein-horizonte

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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