Swiss Club Singapore

What Swiss Club Singapore does

Swiss Club Singapore is a private, non-profit members' club founded in 1871 (originally as the Swiss Rifle Shooting Club of Singapore) and operating from a 174,000 sqm jungle-set estate at 36 Swiss Club Road, Singapore. The club serves Swiss nationals (Life-time Ordinary membership, S$6,500/member or S$9,700/family), other nationalities (Life-time Associate membership, S$10,800/member or S$16,800/family), and corporate accounts (S$13,500/member or S$26,800/family), supported by monthly subscriptions of S$133.53 (single) or S$267.05 (family). Members access a colonial-era Clubhouse built in 1927 and renovated in 2021, four dining venues (Arbenz fine dining, Pergola international, Jungle Cove poolside, Rifle Lounge private events), eight sports facilities (five grass tennis courts, padel, football, multi-purpose court, gym, lap and leisure pools, zip line), a guesthouse, and signature cultural events (Oktoberfest, Summer Evening, Swiss National Day). The club is governed by an elected Committee led by President Thomas Vonrueti and Deputy President Peter Forster, with General Manager Aaron Lim running a multi-department operations team covering HR, facilities, F&B, sports, membership, marketing, and accounting.

The business model is a diversified members' club revenue stack: one-time entrance fees and refundable deposits, recurring monthly subscriptions, F&B sales across four outlets, sports and recreation usage, guesthouse accommodation, and private/corporate event hire. Distribution is community-led: direct membership sales via the website (JotForm) and physical club tours, public-facing signature events (Oktoberfest, Summer Evening) that double as non-dues revenue streams and acquisition touchpoints, an active social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, WhatsApp broadcast, Telegram), a quarterly Swiss Club Magazine and annual yearbook, and a member referral programme. A 15+ partner benefit ecosystem across travel (Heavens Portfolio, Montigo Resorts, Klook), wellness, lifestyle, education and fuel deepens the perceived value of membership.

Swiss Club Singapore is independently owned and operated with no disclosed parent company, private equity, or external investors, and does not publish revenue figures. Its underlying technology is not disclosed, the club has no app or public API, and there is no evidence of AI/ML capability in any operational or commercial workflow. Strategic emphasis since 2021 has been on renewing the Clubhouse asset, recalibrating membership pricing (Associate Life-time tier effective 15 March 2023), temporarily suspending Term Membership intake to manage capacity, expanding sports (Padel), and broadening the partner benefit ecosystem.

Name

Swiss Club Singapore

Legal name

Swiss Club Singapore

Website

https://swissclub.org.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

1871

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Swiss Club Singapore is a 1871-founded private members' club operating a 174,000 sqm jungle-set estate in Singapore, offering sports, dining, guesthouse, events, and corporate entertainment to Swiss nationals, other nationalities, and corporate members under multi-tier Life-time and Corporate memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The club generates primary recurring revenue from life-time and term membership fees paid as one-time entrance charges, refundable deposits, and ongoing monthly subscription fees. Monthly subscription fees are charged to members, with absent membership options available when members leave Singapore.
2. Food & Beverage Sales: Revenue from on-site dining at the club's multiple restaurants and bars (Arbenz, Pergola, Jungle Cove, Rifle Lounge), takeaway orders, and wine orders.
3. Sports & Recreation Facilities: Revenue from usage of sports facilities including tennis courts, padel, gym, swimming pool, and other recreational activities.
4. Guesthouse Accommodation: Revenue from overnight stays at the club's guesthouse rooms for visiting members and guests.
5. Event Hire & Private Events: Revenue from renting out venues including the Rifle Lounge, conference rooms at the Pavilion, and banquet facilities for private and corporate events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Swiss Club Singapore is a private members' club founded in 1871 that operates sports facilities, dining venues, a guesthouse, and event hosting spaces on its 174,000 sqm jungle property in Singapore. The club offers recreational activities for members and guests, including swimming, tennis, bowling, darts, billiards, and a calendar of social and cultural events throughout the year. It also provides a guesthouse for accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, kids' pool, gym, and spaces for functions such as weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

Product overview

Swiss Club Singapore is a private members' club offering a diverse range of services organized as distinct operational areas rather than a unified platform. The core offerings span dining (with four distinct venues: Arbenz for fine dining, Pergola for international cuisine, Jungle Cove as a poolside cafe, and Rifle Lounge for private events), sports and recreation facilities (including five grass tennis courts, padel court, football field, multi-purpose court, gym, and lap pool), and accommodation (the Guesthouse). Membership programs include lifetime memberships (Ordinary for Swiss citizens and Associate for other nationalities), term memberships (currently suspended), and corporate memberships. The club also hosts signature events including Oktoberfest, Summer Evening celebrations, and Swiss National Day events, with the Swiss Club Magazine as a periodic publication for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Individual Membership A membership tier granting one adult access to Swiss Club Singapore's sports, dining, social, and recreational facilities, available to Swiss nationals and other qualifying nationalities residing in Singapore.
• Family Membership A membership tier that extends club access to a member's spouse and dependent children, providing family-friendly amenities such as the kids' pool and family-oriented events.
• Corporate Membership A membership tier designed for companies and organizations that want to provide club access to nominated employees for networking, recreation, and corporate entertaining.
• Junior Membership A membership category targeted at younger members, granting access to age-appropriate facilities and programs at the club.
• Guesthouse Accommodation Overnight accommodation within the club's grounds for members and their guests, providing a stay within the club's 174,000 sqm jungle property.
• Event Venue Hire Rental of the club's function spaces for weddings, corporate functions, private parties, and other events, leveraging the club's unique jungle setting and F&B service.
• Sports and Recreation Facilities Access to on-site sports and recreation amenities including outdoor swimming pool, kids' pool, gym, tennis courts, bowling green, darts, billiards, and related club activities.
• Dining and Bar Service Food and beverage service available to members and guests, supporting club dining, social events, and catered functions.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Heavens PortfoliominorGTM or Marketing PartnerHeavens Portfolio is a travel partner providing exclusive offers and discounts to Swiss Club members. Members can access special deals across the Heavens Portfolio of travel properties.
• Loola Eco AdventureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLoola is an eco-adventure operator offering Swiss Club members a 10% discount when providing their membership number at booking.
• Montigo ResortsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMontigo Resorts offers exclusive rates to Swiss Club Members at their Nongsa property in Indonesia.
• Kacee Eye CareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKacee Eye Care provides personalised eye care to people of all ages and nationalities, offering Swiss Club members 10% off.
• City Osteopathy & PhysiotherapyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCity Osteopathy & Physiotherapy offers Swiss Club members 20% off all visits upon presentation of their membership card.
• Ryan's GroceryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRyan's Grocery offers Swiss Club members 5% off groceries (min. $10 spend), 10% off butchery (min. $20 spend), and 20% off entire bill at Ryan's Kitchen (Great World).
• Foodline SGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoodline SG offers Swiss Club members $20 or $40 off their orders plus discounts on vouchers using codes SWISSFL20, SWISSFL40, and SWISSFLV10.
• LIMOSYNCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLIMOSYNC provides Swiss Club members a 10% discount on all bookings, plus a complimentary one-way transfer for every 30 bookings within a calendar month.
• Strive MathminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStrive Math offers 1-on-1 coding classes with expert teachers. Swiss Club members receive Members Rate and 2 Free Classes ($178 value).
• Atos WellnessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAtos Wellness offers Swiss Club members Skin Radiance Facial or Salted Caramel Spa at $88.00 (GST excluded) upon presentation of membership card.
• AVEA LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAVEA Life provides Swiss Club members a monthly voucher code for 20% discount (up to $50 max) on both Shopee and TikTok Singapore.
• Abecha EssominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAbecha Fleet Card/Speedpass fuel discount programme offering Swiss Club members and employees up to 22% fuel discount at Esso stations, plus up to 8% additional cashback with Citibank Cashback Card.
• The Yacht Club IndonesiaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Yacht Club Indonesia offers Swiss Club members an exclusive 20% Summer Privilege aboard Mutiara Laut (June–September 2026) for Indonesian sailing adventures.
• Singapore Ski & Snowboard AcademyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSingapore Ski & Snowboard Academy offers Swiss Club members 20% off Regular Sessions using promo code SWISS2025 (valid till 15 June 2026).
• KlookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKlook provides Swiss Club members exclusive discounts on Klook bookings for travel and experiences.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• British Club Singapore: A historic British expatriate members' club co-located within the same 174,000 sqm Swiss Club Road compound as Swiss Club Singapore. Offers directly comparable F&B, sports, events, and family programming to the same expatriate and corporate member base.
• Tanglin Club: One of Singapore's oldest private members' clubs (founded 1865), offering sports, dining, and social facilities. Operates the same heritage expatriate club model with similar membership structure and amenity mix.
• Singapore Cricket Club: Historic Singapore members' club (founded 1852) operating sports, dining, and event facilities from a heritage site. Directly comparable to Swiss Club in club longevity, member model, and breadth of on-site amenities.
• Hollandse Club: Dutch-founded expatriate members' club in Singapore offering sports facilities, dining, and family-oriented amenities. Directly comparable European-heritage club concept serving expatriate families in Singapore.
• Tower Club Singapore: Business-focused private members' club in Singapore's Raffles Place. Targets corporate executives with dining, networking, and meeting facilities — directly comparable corporate and B2B members' club positioning.
• The Pines Club: Private members' club in Singapore offering sports (including tennis and golf), dining, and event hire. Comparable premium membership club model with overlapping F&B, sports, and corporate event positioning.
• American Club Singapore: A premier American expatriate members' club in Singapore offering dining, sports, accommodation, and event hire. Targets a similar high-income expatriate and corporate segment with comparable subscription and corporate membership pricing tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Soho House: International chain of private members' clubs operating across multiple cities. Offers comparable members-only dining, events, and accommodation but targets a younger, creative-class demographic with a contemporary brand and broader geographic footprint.
• The Arts Club London: Historic London private members' club (founded 1863) targeting professional and cultural communities. Comparable heritage members' club model with dining, events, and programming, though operating in a different geography.

Emerging players

• Laguna National Golf & Country Club: Premium golf and country club in Singapore offering sports, dining, and event facilities. Comparable premium members' club model with overlapping sports and event hire, but more golf-centric than Swiss Club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/swissclubsingapore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swissclubsingapore
• Instagraminstagram.com/swissclubsingapore
• TikToktiktok.com/@swissclubsg
• Xx.com/SwissClubSing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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