contratto ag

What contratto ag does

Contratto AG is a family-owned Swiss construction company headquartered in Goldau, canton Schwyz, with branch offices in Zug and Weggis. It delivers civil engineering (Tiefbau), road construction (Strassenbau), and specialized underground construction (Spezialtiefbau) — the latter using remote-controlled equipment for specialized excavation and foundation work — supplemented by an in-house service and logistics arm (Contratto Service AG, including a workshop and yard) and a real estate subsidiary (Contratto Immobilien AG). Its customer base comprises municipal, cantonal, and federal public infrastructure clients alongside private-sector construction projects in central Switzerland, with named projects such as the Neue Axenstrasse referenced in connection with its apprentice training program.

The company's go-to-market is sales-led and project-based, with direct engagement between management (CEO Aldo Contratto, commercial director Patrick Schilter) and public authorities or private clients. Revenue is generated through individual construction contracts rather than standardized pricing, and the firm supplements direct project acquisition with regional brand-building through event sponsorships (ISAF 2026 Arth, Bobteam Annen) and a structured apprenticeship pipeline (Lernendenanlass). The firm maintains an ECO-Vital-Programm and active digital presence (website, Instagram, Facebook) but has no disclosed AI, software, or proprietary technology product — its technical differentiation rests on specialized equipment, certified tradespeople, and local operational density rather than software or data assets.

Name

contratto ag

Legal name

Contratto AG

Website

https://contratto.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Contratto AG is a family-owned Swiss construction company in central Switzerland delivering civil engineering, road construction, and specialized underground construction for public authorities and private clients, with branch offices in Goldau, Zug, and Weggis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering & Construction

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Road construction services
• Specialized underground construction
• Construction logistics services
• Real estate services

Headquarters

HQ city

Goldau

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: Project-based civil engineering and construction services including Tiefbau, Strassenbau, and Spezialtiefbau. Revenue is generated through direct project contracts with private and public sector clients.
2. Service und Logistik: Construction service and logistics operations supporting core construction activities
3. Immobilien: Real estate services and property management through Contratto Immobilien AG subsidiary

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Contratto AG is a Swiss construction company providing civil engineering (Tiefbau), road construction (Strassenbau), specialized underground construction (Spezialtiefbau), and Service und Logistik operations. The company also delivers real estate services through its subsidiary Contratto Immobilien AG and logistics/equipment services through Contratto Service AG, serving public authorities and private clients in central Switzerland.

Product overview

contratto ag is a Swiss construction company offering civil engineering, road construction, and specialized underground construction services. The company operates as a unified family business with its main operations in Goldau, supplemented by subsidiary brands contratto service ag (logistics and service) and contratto immobilien ag (real estate). The portfolio follows a single-company service model where core construction competencies are delivered directly, with specialized services handled through affiliated entities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tiefbau (Civil Engineering) Underground construction services including excavation, pipeline installation, and infrastructure development for municipal and private sector clients in central Switzerland.
• Strassenbau (Road Construction) Road construction and maintenance services for municipal and regional infrastructure projects in central Switzerland.
• Spezialtiefbau (Specialized Underground Construction) Specialized underground construction services including specialized excavation and foundation work using remote-controlled equipment and advanced techniques for complex infrastructure projects.
• Service und Logistik (Service and Logistics) Construction service support and logistics operations including welding, equipment maintenance, and yard/workshop services delivered through the Contratto Service AG subsidiary.
• Immobilien (Real Estate) Real estate services including property management and real estate operations delivered through the Contratto Immobilien AG subsidiary.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ISAF 2026 ArthminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 June 2026Contratto AG is an Arena Partner (Arenapartnerin) of the Innerschweizer Schwing- und Älplerfest 2026 in Arth. The company began preparation work for the Contratto-Arena on June 8, 2026. This traditional Swiss wrestling and alpine festival occurs approximately every 30 years in Arth and holds special regional significance.
• Debora Annen (Bobteam Annen)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 June 2026Contratto AG extended its sponsorship engagement with Swiss bobsled pilot Debora Annen and the Bobteam Annen for two more years. Debora Annen's goal is to compete at the 2028 World Championships in St. Moritz. The company supports the team due to shared values including Bodenständigkeit (down-to-earth), Verlässlichkeit (reliability), Präzision (precision), Ausdauer (endurance), and Teamgedanke (team spirit).
• Contratto Service AGcoreOthersContratto Service AG is a subsidiary company of Contratto AG focused on service and logistics operations within the construction group.
• Contratto Immobilien AGcoreOthersContratto Immobilien AG is a subsidiary company of Contratto AG focused on real estate services, complementing the construction group's property-related services.
• Neue Axenstrasse ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContratto AG provides apprenticeship training opportunities, with apprentices visiting construction projects like the Neue Axenstrasse infrastructure project as part of their training program.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sutter AG Bauunternehmung: Swiss building and civil engineering contractor with regional branches. Comparable family-influenced contractor offering Tiefbau and Strassenbau to public and private clients in central Switzerland.
• Frutiger AG: Swiss construction company with civil engineering, road building and specialized infrastructure services operating across multiple Swiss regions. Comparable to Contratto in project types, customer base (public + private), and regional multi-site footprint.
• Marti AG: Swiss family-owned construction group with civil engineering, tunneling and infrastructure capabilities across Switzerland. Directly comparable to Contratto AG as a Swiss general contractor with regional branch networks and specialty underground expertise.
• Vetsch AG: Swiss regional civil engineering and road construction company operating in central/eastern Switzerland. Comparable regional contractor profile with similar service offerings.
• Walo Bertschinger AG: Swiss general contractor specializing in civil engineering, road construction and underground works with multiple branch offices. Directly competes with Contratto for municipal and cantonal infrastructure tenders.
• Eberhard Bau AG: Swiss contractor offering civil engineering, road construction and building construction with a regional/decentralized branch model. Highly comparable in service mix (Tiefbau/Strassenbau) and Swiss mid-market family-business positioning.
• Rothpletz, Lienhard + Cie AG: Swiss mid-market civil engineering and road construction contractor serving central Switzerland and beyond. Comparable in scope (Tiefbau/Strassenbau) and public-sector client base.
• KIBAG Bauleistungen AG: Swiss construction group active in civil engineering, road construction and building construction with regional production sites. Comparable service breadth and Swiss regional contractor profile.
• Hagedorn & Co. AG: Swiss demolition, civil engineering and construction services group with strong regional presence and multi-site operations. Comparable as a Swiss multi-disciplinary contractor serving similar public/private clients.

Broad incumbents

• Implenia AG: Switzerland's largest listed construction group with civil engineering, tunneling and infrastructure capabilities across the country. Comparable end markets but operates at vastly larger scale than the regional Contratto AG.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Contratto-AG-370017213177355
• Instagraminstagram.com/contratto.ag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/contrattoag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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