Genossenschaft Wogeno Zürich

What Genossenschaft Wogeno Zürich does

Genossenschaft Wogeno Zürich is a non-profit housing cooperative founded in 1981 and headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. It operates 81 properties comprising approximately 595 rental apartments, serving both resident tenants and a broader base of ~7,000 cooperative members, the majority of whom are non-residents supporting the cooperative's mission. Governance is democratic, anchored by an annual Generalversammlung and decentralized house associations (Hausvereine), with a lean staff of 12 employees executing administration and property management. The cooperative's legal status as a Swiss Genossenschaft confers tax advantages and prohibits profit distribution, structurally tying financial performance to member services rather than equity returns.

The organization's revenue is generated primarily through below-market rental income from residential apartments, supplemented by limited commercial space (notably ~98 m² commercial components in newer acquisitions) and modest administration cost contributions (~0.35% of building insurance value). Capital is raised in part through a member deposit fund (Depositenkasse), and operating efficiency is supported by digital tools such as the emonitor platform adopted for standardized apartment allocation. Recent operating deficits since 2023 reflect underfunding of administrative costs, prompting a five-year suspension of solidarity fund contributions.

In 2026 the cooperative executed three property acquisitions (Habsburgstrasse 20, Kalkbreitestrasse 43, and Dammstrasse 41) and approved a CHF 6.62 million construction credit for the renovation of Riedenhaldenstrasse 50, indicating active portfolio expansion alongside pressure to modernize and recapitalize. Member participation in governance has declined sharply from peak COVID-era written-vote engagement (~900 participants) to 163 attendees at the 2026 Generalversammlung, signaling an emerging engagement challenge alongside the financial stress.

Name

Genossenschaft Wogeno Zürich

Legal name

Genossenschaft WOGENO Zürich

Website

https://wogeno-zuerich.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Genossenschaft Wogeno Zürich is a non-profit Swiss housing cooperative founded in 1981 that manages 81 properties and 595 affordable apartments in Zürich for ~7,000 members, with a 12-person staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing / Cooperative Residential Rentals

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings (53111), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Cooperative (Co-op) Housing Association Management (BPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mixed-Use Community Association Management (BPAJAHAF)

Keywords

• Housing cooperative
• Affordable rentals
• Residential property management
• Cooperative governance
• Self-managed housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apartment Rentals: Primary revenue from rental income from 595 apartments across 81 properties. Additional income from commercial spaces.
2. Administration Cost Contributions: Members pay administration cost contributions (Verwaltungskostenbeitrag) currently at 0.35% of building insurance value. Proposal pending to increase to 0.55% for Wogeno-model properties.
3. Solidarity Fund Contributions: Regular contributions to solidarity fund (Solifonds) for social housing support. Annual contribution of approximately CHF 170,000 from Wogeno and CHF 180,000 from tenants was being suspended for 5 years as of 2026.
4. Depositenkasse (Security Deposit Investments): Members can invest in the deposit fund as an investment option offered by the cooperative.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Genossenschaft Wogeno Zürich provides affordable, long-term rental housing to its cooperative members across 81 properties and 595 apartments in Zurich and the Canton of Zurich, supplemented by commercial spaces. The cooperative operates on a self-managed, democratic governance model in which members hold voting rights and house associations (Hausvereine) participate in tenant selection. Additional member-facing services include a Depositenkasse deposit/investment fund, administration cost contributions, and a solidarity fund (Solifonds).

Product overview

Genossenschaft Wogeno Zürich is a housing cooperative offering affordable housing through 81 properties with 595 apartments. The organization provides housing allocation services, member administration, and property management. The digital platform supports apartment listings, member communication, and administrative functions. The emonitor software module was approved for definitive introduction to support the apartment allocation process with digital questionnaire-based pre-selection.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Cooperative Apartment Rentals
• Depositenkasse (Member Deposit / Investment Fund)
• Solidarity Fund (Solifonds) and Additional Social-Mixing Solidarity Fund
• Property Management and Renovation Services (e.g., Riedenhaldenstrasse 50 Renovation/Extension)

Quantifiable outcome

• 81 properties managed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• boa ArchitekturcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Architectural firm engaged for the renovation and expansion project at Riedenhaldenstrasse 50. Won a project competition in 2024 with their 'Zulèr' design concept. The project includes adding three additional apartments and a community space on each floor.
• Laternser WaserminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management firm engaged for the Riedenhaldenstrasse 50 renovation and expansion project.
• BDOcoreOthersExternal audit firm serving as the cooperative's auditor (Revisionsstelle). Re-elected at the 2026 Generalversammlung.
• emonitorcoreTechnology or IntegrationReal estate software provider used for digital apartment allocation and tenant pre-selection. Definitively adopted in 2026 after a successful pilot period.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Genossenschaft Kalkbreite: Zürich housing cooperative behind the Kalkbreite mixed-use development, mentioned in Wogeno's portfolio (Kalkbreitestrasse 43 acquisition). Comparable in cooperative governance, mixed-use model (residential + commercial), and community-oriented operating philosophy.
• Familienheim-Genossenschaft Zürich (FGZ): Long-established Zürich housing cooperative providing affordable family-oriented rental housing. Comparable in cooperative governance, non-profit status, and Zürich-only geographic focus, though with a stronger family-segment orientation.
• Allgemeine Baugenossenschaft Zürich (ABZ): One of the largest housing cooperatives in Zürich, managing thousands of apartments on a non-profit, member-governed basis. Directly comparable to Wogeno in operating model (Genossenschaft), target market (affordable Zürich rental housing), and member-driven governance.
• Genossenschaft mehr als wohnen: Zürich-based housing cooperative focused on innovative, affordable, and community-oriented housing. Closely comparable to Wogeno in cooperative structure, social-mixing objectives, and Zürich geographic focus, though more development-project-oriented.
• Wohnbau Genossenschaft Nordwest: Swiss housing cooperative operating in the Zürich area with similar member-governed, non-profit rental model. Comparable in scale class and operating geography.

Broad incumbents

• GEWOBAG Gemeinnützige Wohnbau AG Zürich: Larger Zürich non-profit residential operator with broader portfolio and longer institutional history. Comparable in target market and mission, but operates at materially larger scale and with a more professionalized (non-cooperative) governance structure.
• Stockholm Housing Cooperative (HSB): Sweden's largest housing cooperative federation with decades of member-owned rental housing. Comparable as a scaled international example of the cooperative-housing model Wogeno operates, though at much greater scale and with broader geographic footprint.
• Vivawest (DE): Large German residential operator providing affordable rental housing with a social mandate. Comparable to Wogeno in mission of long-term affordable housing, though operates as a larger, professionally managed entity rather than member-governed cooperative.

Regional players

• Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada: International equivalent in the cooperative housing space, operating in a different geography but with highly comparable member-owned, non-profit rental housing model and similar governance dynamics to Wogeno.

Others

• Genossenschaft Wohngenossenschaft Schweiz (verband): Umbrella organization for Swiss housing cooperatives. Comparable in that it represents the same cooperative-housing ecosystem Wogeno operates in, useful as an industry context and standards reference rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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