What Stiftung Vivendra does

Stiftung Vivendra is a Swiss nonprofit foundation headquartered in Dielsdorf, Canton of Zurich, founded in 1965 (originally as Stiftung Schulheim für cerebral Gelähmte Dielsdorf and renamed in 2011). It operates as a full-lifespan disability services provider, delivering residential care (Wohnen, 24/7/365 across three locations: Dielsdorf, Niederhasli, and Bachs), education (Lernen — integrative daycare from 3.5 months, integrative kindergarten, special-needs school with boarding, and vocational preparation), day-structure activities (Tagesstruktur) for adults, and therapeutic services (Fördern — physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hippotherapy, kinaesthetics, supported communication, and a movement pool). The foundation is funded through Swiss disability insurance (IV), health insurance, cantonal subsidies, client contributions, and charitable donations.

Beyond direct care, Vivendra runs a social-enterprise arm that employs approximately 50 people with disabilities in contracted B2B production services — assembly and mechanics (active ~30 years), printing, professional packaging and shipping, food confectionery, and laser engraving — serving enterprise clients including Emmi, Kirchhoff Mobility, Rex Royal, Psychiatrische Universitätsklinik Zürich, and Gemeinde Dielsdorf. The organization also operates two community-facing commercial outlets in Dielsdorf village center: the Sunne Lade retail shop (handcrafted and homemade food and non-food products) and the Gasthaus zur Sonne restaurant (a Slow Food Switzerland partner), both designed as inclusive workplaces demonstrating integration.

The business model blends publicly-subsidized care reimbursement (the dominant revenue stream) with revenue-generating workshop activities (B2B production contracts), direct-to-consumer retail/hospitality income, and philanthropic donations/legacies. Pricing of care services is not publicly disclosed and is effectively negotiated via IV/health-insurance tariff structures rather than market pricing. Strategically, Vivendra has executed a sustained incremental expansion strategy over the past decade (notably the 2018 triple launch of DLAZ, Gasthaus zur Sonne, and Sunne Lade, plus the 2024 move into new barrier-free central Dielsdorf apartments) aimed at deepening integration into the mainstream village community rather than expanding geographic reach beyond Canton of Zurich.

Name

Stiftung Vivendra

Legal name

Stiftung Vivendra

Website

https://vivendra.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Stiftung Vivendra is a Swiss nonprofit foundation, founded in 1965 and headquartered in Dielsdorf, Canton of Zurich, providing lifespan residential, educational, therapeutic, vocational, and production services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities across three Canton of Zurich locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Care Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Accessibility, Accommodations & Assistive Services (EDALAFAN)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential care services
• Special education programs
• Vocational training services
• Therapeutic rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dielsdorf

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Residential and Day Care Services: Core services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities including 24/7 residential support, day programs, and therapeutic interventions. Funded through disability insurance (IV), health insurance, and client contributions.
2. Production and Manufacturing Services: Assembly, mechanics, printing, packaging, food processing, and engraving services performed by people with disabilities. B2B services for external corporate clients.
3. Retail Shop (Sunne Lade): Handcrafted and homemade products sold through retail shop, including food products, non-food items, cards, and design crafts. Products made on-site by people with disabilities.
4. Gastronomy (Gasthaus zur Sonne): Restaurant operations offering seasonal, regional cuisine prepared by people with and without disabilities, promoting integration and inclusion.
5. Donations and Legacies: Charitable donations, commemorative donations, purpose-specific donations, and legacy bequests from supporters to fund programs and facilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Stiftung Vivendra is a Swiss nonprofit foundation providing living, therapeutic, educational, employment, and production services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. Its core offering spans 24/7 residential support across three locations, inclusive education from kindergarten through vocational preparation, day-structure programs for adults, and a multidisciplinary therapy suite (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hippotherapy, kinesiology, supported communication, movement pool). It also runs a production/services division (assembly, printing, packaging, food confectionery, engravings) employing approximately 50 people with disabilities, a retail shop (Sunne Lade), and the Gasthaus zur Sonne restaurant.

Product overview

Stiftung Vivendra is a Swiss foundation (established 1965) providing comprehensive services for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. The foundation operates as a multi-service organization offering residential living (Wohnen), education and learning (Lernen), employment and production services (Arbeiten/Produktion), day structure activities (Tagesstruktur), and therapeutic services (Fördern). The product portfolio includes: Sunne Lade retail shop selling handcrafted products; Gasthaus zur Sonne restaurant; production services (assembly, printing, packaging, food confectionery, engravings); educational services (integrative daycare, kindergarten, special needs school with boarding); residential facilities across three locations; and therapeutic offerings (physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hippotherapy, supported communication, kinesiology, movement pool). The foundation employs approximately 50 people with various disabilities in its production operations and provides integration into society as its core mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunne Lade: Shop für handgemachte und hausgemachte Produkte aus der Stiftung
• Gasthaus zur Sonne
• DLAZ

Products and services

• Residential Living (Wohnen) Round-the-clock residential support (24 hours a day, 365 days a year) for people with disabilities across locations in Dielsdorf, Niederhasli, and Bachs, with various living group options and supported independent-living arrangements.
• Day Structure (Tagesstruktur) Structured daytime activities and leisure opportunities for adults with disabilities at locations in Dielsdorf, Niederhasli, and Bachs, supporting self-determination and community participation.
• Integrative Daycare (Integrative Kindertagesstätte) Inclusive daycare for children with and without disabilities from 3.5 months old until kindergarten entry, with individual developmental support.
• Integrative Kindergarten Integrative kindergarten for children with and without disabilities.
• Special Needs School (Heilpädagogische Sonderschule) Special-needs school with boarding facilities for children and young adults with disabilities.
• School Boarding (Schulinternat) Boarding school attached to the special needs school.
• Vocational Preparation (Berufsvorbereitung) Vocational preparation and training programs for young adults with disabilities to prepare them for the workforce, including INSOS PRA offerings.
• Physiotherapy Physiotherapy services for people with physical disabilities to improve movement and mobility.
• Occupational Therapy (Ergotherapie) Occupational therapy services supporting independence in daily activities.
• Speech Therapy (Logopädie) Speech therapy for speech, language, voice, and swallowing difficulties.
• Hippotherapy Therapy using horses to improve movement, muscle strength, posture, and balance, available at Bachs, Dielsdorf, and Niederhasli locations.
• Supported Communication (Unterstützte Kommunikation) Augmentative and alternative communication services including sign language, speech computers, picture communication, electronic aids, and easy-language support.
• Kinesiology (Kinästhetik) Movement therapy helping clients learn about their own movement patterns to improve mobility and independence, delivered in partnership with Kinaesthetics Schweiz.
• Movement Pool (Bewegungsbad) Therapy pool used for movement-based therapy sessions.
• Sunne Lade (Retail Shop) Retail shop in Dielsdorf village center selling handcrafted and homemade products made by people with disabilities, including non-food items (cushions, candles, children's clothing), food products (jams, sauces, chocolates, spice salts), cards, and design crafts. Open Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00.
• Gasthaus zur Sonne (Restaurant) Restaurant in Dielsdorf serving daily freshly prepared seasonal and regional dishes, staffed by gastro professionals with and without disabilities, offering training positions in gastronomy, kitchen, and housekeeping. Operates as a donator/supporter of Slow Food Switzerland.
• Production Services: Assembly & Mechanics (Montage und Mechanik) Assembly and mechanical production services for B2B customers covering individual parts, small series, and custom manufacturing, delivered from the production workshop for approximately 30 years.
• Production Services: Shipping & Packaging (Versand und Verpackung) Professional packaging and complete shipping services for B2B customers.
• Production Services: Food Confectionery (Lebensmittelkonfektion) Food filling, packaging, and shipping services following strict hygiene and quality standards, including gift baskets, Clauss sacks, chocolates, coffee, tea, dried fruits, and capers.
• Production Services: Printing (Druckerei) Printing services covering almost all printing methods and materials, including work clothing, pens, sports clothing, and promotional brochures.
• Production Services: Engravings & Buttons (Gravuren und Buttons) Laser engraving, high-quality foil lettering, and custom button production services for buildings, vehicles, billboards, and other applications.

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Slow Food Bewegung SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Gasthaus zur Sonne operates as a donator/supporter of Slow Food Switzerland, aligned with values of regionality, seasonality, and socially/eco-friendly produced food.
• Kinaesthetics SchweizcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional network partnership for kinaesthetics services, providing movement education and support for people with disabilities to improve mobility and independence.
• UK Netzwerk ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported communication network partnership providing resources and expertise for augmentative and alternative communication services.
• Schweizer Gruppe für Hippotherapie-KcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for hippotherapy providing certification, training, and quality standards for horse-assisted therapy services.
• RaiseNow AGminorOthersOnline payment/donation processing tool provider for handling charitable donations through the foundation's website.
• jobalino AGminorOthersExternal job portal provider used for posting open positions and managing job applications.
• The Webworker Company GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWeb design and programming company responsible for website development and maintenance.
• atedo AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContent and project management agency providing website content strategy and project coordination.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves20 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mathilde Escher Stiftung: Zurich-based Swiss foundation providing housing, education, day programs, and supported employment for adults with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities — near-twin service mix to Vivendra.
• Stiftung Rossfeld: Bern-based Swiss foundation offering residential schooling, vocational preparation, and supported employment for people with physical disabilities — directly comparable integrated service portfolio to Vivendra.
• Verein Blindenschule Zürich: Zurich-area school and residential programs for visually impaired children and youth — comparable Swiss K-12/special-education residential care.
• Brühlhof Stiftung: Swiss foundation running residential communities and supported workplaces for people with disabilities, primarily in Eastern Switzerland — directly comparable integrated offering.
• Stiftung Pigna: Swiss foundation providing residential and occupational integration programs for people with mental and physical disabilities — comparable care-and-work integrated model.
• Stiftung Bethesda: Basel-based Swiss foundation operating residential homes, schools, and workshops for people with disabilities — comparable multi-site operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Pro Infirmis: Switzerland-wide disability services organization providing consultation, supported housing, and employment programs across all disability categories — broader geographic and disability scope than Vivendra.
• Empower (US disability services): Large international disability services operator providing residential, day, and employment services — useful analog for vertical-integration economics of disability care delivery.

Regional players

• Cerebral Suisse: Swiss national association for people with cerebral palsy and their families, providing advisory services and supporting member institutions including residential care — comparable mission and Swiss disability focus.

Others

• INSOS Schweiz: National umbrella association for Swiss disability service providers — relevant industry partner and adjacent network rather than direct operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/vivendra_ch

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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