What Logis Suisse Ag does

Logis Suisse AG is a Swiss non-profit housing company (gemeinnützige Wohnbauträgerin) that develops, owns, and renovates residential properties to provide fair and affordable rental housing across German-speaking Switzerland. Founded in 1973 and reorganized as an Aktiengesellschaft in 2006, the company operates a portfolio of 3,343 apartments and 7,623 rental objects across 87 settlements spanning Aargau, Bern, Zürich, Thurgau/St. Gallen, Rheintal, Schaffhausen, Basel-Land, Zentralschweiz, and Langenthal. Recognition by the Federal Housing Office (BWO) commits the company to cost-rent pricing (Kostenmiete), removing properties from speculation and serving a broad demographic with priority given to lower- and moderate-income households.

The company's core product surface spans three activities: (1) development of new residential and mixed-use properties (CHF 1,138 million committed across 20 active projects including Bell-Areal Kriens at CHF 400 million / ~540 apartments and Stans Spichermatt at CHF 162.5 million / ~278 apartments); (2) comprehensive renovation of existing stock (e.g., St. Gallen Zilstrasse 63 units, Sargans Staatsstrasse 16 units); and (3) professional property management, delivered through a network of nine regional property management partners. Technical differentiation centers on sustainability: integrated energy management combining heat pumps, photovoltaic installations, ice storage, and district heating, with multiple projects certified as 2000-Watt-Areal sites or plus-energy quarters (Plusenergie-Quartier) targeting net-zero energy balance.

The business model is recurring residential rental income (CHF 57.8 million in 2025) under the cost-rent framework, where rents are set to cover actual construction, financing, and operating expenses rather than to maximize profit, with reductions passed through to tenants when reference interest rates decline. Tenant relationships are managed through regional property management firms rather than directly, while major developments are executed through joint ventures with peer housing cooperatives (ABL, EBG, GEWOK AG, Wohnbau-Genossenschaft Nordwest, Gewona, Homebase, Habitare, Wohnbaustiftung Baden, Graphis, Wohngenossenschaft Hegenheimerstrasse, Mobimo). Since 2009, 85% of shares have been held by non-profit housing providers via Beteiligungsstiftung Solinvest, with the balance held by foundations, ethically oriented pension funds, the Swiss Confederation, and individual cooperatives; the company is privately held and operates with a lean team of approximately 11 staff.

Name

Logis Suisse Ag

Legal name

Logis Suisse AG

Website

https://logis.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Logis Suisse AG is a Swiss non-profit housing company developing, owning, and managing affordable rental housing across German-speaking Switzerland. It operates a portfolio of 3,343 apartments under a cost-rent model, recognized by the Federal Housing Office and serving lower-to-moderate-income households.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Affordable Housing

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Real Estate (5311), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

HOA / Condominium Association Management (BPAJAFAH)

Keywords

• Affordable housing
• Non-profit residential
• Property development
• Real estate management
• Sustainable construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Rental: Logis Suisse generates revenue primarily through renting residential apartments and commercial spaces. Rents are set based on cost-rent principles (Kostenmiete), ensuring affordability for tenants while covering actual costs. They manage approximately 7,623 rental units across their portfolio.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Logis Suisse AG develops, owns, and renovates residential properties to provide fair and affordable housing across German-speaking Switzerland. The company operates a portfolio of 3,343 apartments and 7,623 rental units managed through regional property management partners, with an active development pipeline of 1,958 apartments. Rents are set based on cost-rent principles (Kostenmiete), ensuring affordability while covering actual construction, financing, and operating costs.

Product overview

Logis Suisse AG operates as a non-profit housing company offering affordable rental housing across German-speaking Switzerland. The core offering consists of a portfolio of over 3,200 apartments managed through regional property management partners, supplemented by property development services for new constructions and comprehensive renovations. Key development projects include Zentrale Pratteln (177 apartments), Bell-Areal Kriens (540 apartments), Stans Spichermatt (278 apartments), and Feuerfalter Köniz (154 apartments). The company provides complete property lifecycle services from development through management, with emphasis on social sustainability and community building.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Affordable Housing Portfolio Portfolio of affordable rental apartments across German-speaking Switzerland, managed through regional property management firms. Provides fair and affordable housing to households at cost-rent principles (Kostenmiete).
• Property Development Development of new residential and mixed-use properties, including new constructions and comprehensive renovations of existing buildings. Focused on sustainable construction and integrated energy management.
• Property Management Services Professional management and maintenance of properties through the entire lifecycle, ensuring attractive and affordable housing delivery to tenants.
• Zürich Manegg - Obere Allmend Residential and commercial development with 111 apartments, 470 m2 commercial space, and community room. Completed May 2023. CHF 55.15 million investment.
• Eich & Birk Neuenhof Replacement construction of 111 affordable apartments replacing 81 old units. SIA 2040 energy efficiency standard. First occupancy October 2025.
• Bell-Areal Kriens Transformation of 36,250 m2 industrial site into mixed-use residential and commercial development. Approximately 540 apartments and 16,000 m2 commercial space planned. CHF 400 million total investment, completion expected 2032.
• Zentrale Pratteln Joint development with five non-profit builders creating 470 apartments and 15,000 m2 commercial space on former Coop distribution center site. Logis Suisse share: 177 apartments.
• Stans Spichermatt New residential settlement with approximately 278 apartments, 600 m2 commercial space, community room, and childcare facility. CHF 162.5 million investment.
• Feuerfalter Köniz Plus-energy quarter with 154 apartments, day school, community spaces. Part of Papillon development. 2000-Watt-Areal certified. Marketing launch planned for 2026.
• Neumatt Birr New residential settlement with 129 apartments, community room, and kindergarten on 12,500 m2 site. CHF 69.4 million investment.
• Schaffhausen Birchweg Renovation Comprehensive renovation of 158 apartments in Schaffhausen Birchweg. Tenants remained during renovation.
• St. Gallen Zilstrasse Renovation Comprehensive renovation of 63 apartments at Zilstrasse in St. Gallen. Building envelope upgraded energetically, plumbing and bathrooms renewed, CHF 14.2 million investment. Completed 2024.
• Sargans Staatsstrasse Renovation Total renovation of 16 apartments at Staatsstrasse in Sargans. Building envelope improved, energy converted to air-water heat pump and photovoltaic. Completed 2024.
• Stettlen Flurweg Renovation Interior renovation of 13 rental apartments at Flurweg in Stettlen. Kitchens and bathrooms including building services renewed. Completed 2023.
• Reinach Stockacker Stockacker development in Reinach with 77 apartments. SNBS-certified sustainable construction. Completed 2020.
• Bülach Glasi Quarter Glasi Quarter in Bülach with 192 apartments and commercial spaces on former glass factory site. Completed 2022.
• Settlement Community Management Social sustainability services including community building, resident integration, and neighborhood development programs through dedicated community managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,343 apartments in portfolio, 7,623 rental units managed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Allgemeine Baugenossenschaft Luzern (ABL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025ABL is a development partner for the Bell-Areal project in Kriens, assigned to Baubereich B2 for affordable housing development. Logis Suisse acquired the Bell-Areal (36,250 m2) in 2017 and partnered with ABL and other cooperatives for the mixed-use development.
• Wohnbaugenossenschaft Geissenstein-EBGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025EBG is a development partner for the Bell-Areal project in Kriens, assigned to Baubereich B1 for affordable housing development within the mixed-use urban development.
• GEWOK AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025GEWOK AG, newly founded from three Krienser cooperatives (ABK, FBK, LBK), is assigned to Baubereiche B3 and B6 of the Bell-Areal project for affordable housing development.
• Steiner AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteiner AG was the project developer for the Bell-Areal (Kriens) until the regulatory planning was finalized. They were instrumental in the initial development phase from 2017.
• Wohnbau-Genossenschaft NordwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Zentrale Pratteln project, one of five non-profit housing partners developing 470 apartments and 15,000 m2 commercial space on the former Coop distribution center site.
• Gewona Nord-WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Zentrale Pratteln project, one of five non-profit housing partners in the joint development.
• Genossenschaft Mietshäuser SyndikatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Zentrale Pratteln project, one of five non-profit housing partners in the joint development.
• HomebasecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Zentrale Pratteln project and partner in the VoltaNord project (Basel) won together with Logis Suisse in a competitive process.
• Habitare Schweiz AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Zentrale Pratteln project, one of five non-profit housing partners in the joint development.
• Wohnbaustiftung BadencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Brisgi-Areal project in Baden, jointly developing approximately 220 affordable apartments with Logis Suisse and Graphis.
• Graphis Bau- und WohngenossenschaftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for Brisgi-Areal project in Baden, jointly developing approximately 220 affordable apartments with Logis Suisse and Wohnbaustiftung Baden.
• Mobimo Management AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for the Papillon/Feuerfalter project in Köniz, with Logis Suisse developing 154 apartments as part of the 241-unit plus-energy quarter. Also partner in Zürich Manegg project.
• Lycaena AGmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate landowner and development partner for the Papillon/Feuerfalter project in Köniz, with Logis Suisse developing 154 apartments as part of the 241-unit plus-energy quarter.
• Wohngenossenschaft HegenheimerstrassemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment partner for VoltaNord project (Basel), winning the competitive process together with Logis Suisse and Homebase for approximately 200 affordable apartments.
• Halter AGmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOverall service provider (Gesamtdienstleister) for the Sursee Glockenstrasse project, won the overall performance competition. Also responsible for project development and realization.
• unterdessen GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAreal activation partner for the Bell-Areal project, managing interim uses during the development phase.
• Regional Property Management FirmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple regional property management firms handle day-to-day tenant relations: André Roth AG (Aargau), Privera AG (Langenthal, Bern), Schaeppi Grundstücke AG (Thurgau/St.Gallen, Basel), Cristuzzi Immobilien-Treuhand AG (Rheintal), Arlewo AG (Luzern, Stans), Bührer & Partner Immobilien AG (Schaffhausen), Gfeller Treuhand (Zürich). These firms are direct contact points for tenants for lease contracts, rent, utility bills, and technical matters.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Halter AG: Halter is a leading Swiss real-estate developer serving as Gesamtdienstleister on Logis Suisse's Sursee Glockenstrasse project. It competes in the same Swiss residential development market with comparable scale and integrated services.
• Mobimo Holding AG: Mobimo is a major Swiss real-estate company that co-develops with Logis Suisse (Zürich Manegg, Papillon/Feuerfalter Köniz) and operates overlapping residential and mixed-use developments in German-speaking Switzerland, though as a for-profit public company.
• Steiner AG: Steiner AG is a major Swiss general contractor and project developer that originated the Bell-Areal Kriens development and partnered with Logis Suisse on the Glasi Bülach site — a comparable player in large-scale Swiss residential development.
• Wohnbau-Genossenschaften Schweiz (WBG): The national umbrella association of Swiss non-profit housing cooperatives, representing the broader institutional peer set in which Logis Suisse operates. It defines industry standards and lobbies for the gemeinnützig framework that governs Logis Suisse.

Direct peers

• Allgemeine Baugenossenschaft Luzern (ABL): ABL is a major Swiss non-profit housing cooperative in Luzern and a direct peer — both organizations operate under the gemeinnützige framework with cost-rent principles and jointly co-develop large projects (ABL is Logis Suisse's partner on Bell-Areal B2).
• Allgemeine Baugenossenschaft Zürich (ABZ): ABZ is one of the largest non-profit housing cooperatives in Switzerland, operating a comparable affordable-housing portfolio in Zürich with cost-rent principles and similar sustainability commitments, directly overlapping Logis Suisse's target market and operating model.
• Genossenschaft mehr als wohnen: A Swiss non-profit housing cooperative operating in the Zürich/Aargau region with similar cost-rent and sustainability-oriented developments, serving the same broad demographic of affordable-housing tenants.
• Wohnbaustiftung Baden: A non-profit housing foundation in Baden co-developing affordable housing with Logis Suisse on the Brisgi-Areal (~220 apartments). It operates under the same gemeinnützig framework with a comparable regional affordable-housing portfolio.
• Wohnbaugenossenschaft Geissenstein-EBG: EBG is a Luzern-area housing cooperative and direct peer — a gemeinnützige organization using cost-rent principles that co-develops affordable housing alongside Logis Suisse (e.g., Bell-Areal B1).

Regional players

• Privera AG: Privera is one of Logis Suisse's regional property management partners handling Langenthal and Bern/Fribourg; it is also a significant independent Swiss property manager offering comparable residential management services to other owners.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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