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Swiss precision applied to capital.
A city of engineering, insurance, and applied technologies, Winterthur combines a strong base of industrial SMEs, tech/medtech/cleantech scale-ups, and direct access to the Zurich economic hub.
In this environment, PrestaFlex structures and executes tailor-made Private Equity transactions with financial rigor, absolute confidentiality, and long-term vision.
 
What We Finance in Winterthur
Growth Equity (minority/majority)
- Product acceleration, industrialization, DACH internationalization, build-up strategies.
 - Typical ticket sizes: CHF 0.5 – 30 million (co-investment possible).
 
Transmission & Succession (MBO/MBI/Owner Buy-out)
- Managerial continuity, sweet equity, clear governance, defined transition calendar.
 
Carve-out & Spin-off
- Separation of non-core assets, creation of dedicated vehicles, transitional service agreements.
 
Club Deals & Co-investments
- Discreet access to qualified investors (family offices, funds, high-net-worth individuals).
 
Hybrid Solutions
- Combinations of equity + mezzanine/PIK + vendor loan to limit dilution and optimize the cost of capital.
 
Our Deal-Oriented Methodology
- Diagnosis & Equity Story
Business model, value drivers, 36–60 month trajectory.
Deliverables: teaser, investment highlights, KPI pack. - Financial & Legal Structuring
Instruments (common/preferred shares), rights, target cap table, management package, earn-out design. - Targeted Investor Mapping
Shortlist of relevant investors for Winterthur and your sector (industry, medtech, insurtech, cleantech, B2B services). - Controlled Process
NDA, Swiss data room, guided Q&A, term sheet comparison, confirmatory due diligence. - Closing & 100-Day Plan
Post-closing implementation: product, go-to-market, operations, finance. PMO support and KPI tracking. 
Value Creation Levers (Priority for Winterthur)
- Industrialization & supply chain: SOP, quality, automation, procurement.
 - Go-to-market DACH: pricing, channels, strategic partnerships.
 - Product & technology: roadmap, certifications, scalability, cybersecurity.
 - People & governance: board structure, OKRs, incentive plans, succession.
 - Finance: cash discipline, working capital optimization, dashboards, exit preparation.
 
Performance Indicators
- Growth: organic YoY, net revenue retention, export share.
 - Profitability: gross margin, EBITDA margin, EBITDA→cash conversion.
 - Capital: dilution, net leverage, debt service coverage.
 - Commercial: CAC, LTV/CAC, churn, client concentration.
 - Risks: supplier dependencies, IT & compliance, key-man exposure.
 
Due Diligence — Operational Checklist
- Financial: revenue quality, EBITDA normalization, cash bridge, working capital.
 - Legal: key contracts, IP, licenses, litigation.
 - Tax: VAT, transfer pricing, intra-group schemes.
 - Commercial: pipeline, NPS, competition.
 - Technical: architecture, technical debt, QA/quality.
 - HR: org chart, compensation, clauses, incentive plans.
 
Illustrative Case Studies
- Precision mechanics SME (Winterthur)
MBO with equity + mezzanine + vendor loan, industrial efficiency plan, EBITDA margin +240 bps in 18 months. - Medtech scale-up
CHF 10 million round (minority stake), board strengthening, clinical roadmap & certification, DACH expansion. - B2B software spin-off
Carve-out of a non-core module, 12-month TSA, standalone P&L setup, accelerated time-to-market. 
Indicative Term Sheet Guidelines
- Amount: CHF 3 – 15 million (co-investment possible >15).
 - Instrument: common or preferred shares (non-participating preference).
 - Governance: 1–2 board seats, information rights, focused reserved matters.
 - Management: incentive plan 7–15% fully diluted (4-year vesting, good/bad leaver).
 - Liquidity: 4–6 year horizon, drag/tag rights, liquidity options.
 
Indicative Timeline for a Well-Prepared Deal
- S–4 → S–3: diagnosis & equity story, data room V1.
 - S–3 → S–1: investor mapping, teasers, NDA, initial discussions.
 - S0 → S+4: indicative offers, management meetings, final term sheet.
 - S+4 → S+10: confirmatory due diligence, documentation, financing.
 - S+10: closing. J+100: review of 100-Day Plan.
 
Quick FAQ
- Confidentiality? Closed process, data hosted in Switzerland, restricted and traceable access.
 - Dilution? Pre-/post-money simulations and liquidity scenarios for informed decision-making.
 - Management workload? PrestaFlex PMO, defined workstreams, and controlled timeline.
 - Cost of capital? Hybrid structures to cap dilution while maintaining a healthy balance sheet.
 
Getting Started — Useful Documents
- Pitch deck (10–15 slides) & KPI pack (12–18 months)
 - Budget & 3-year plan
 - Key client/supplier contracts
 - Org chart & compensation policy
 - Cap table and debt details (if any)
 
Let’s Discuss Your Project in Winterthur
PrestaFlex Services Sàrl
Bankstrasse 4 – P.O. Box 77
1701 Fribourg – Switzerland
📞 +41 26 323 11 30
✉️ info@prestaflex.ch
PrestaFlex – connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and family offices around solid, transparent, and sustainable projects.
An article by Munur Aslan, Director of PrestaFlex
👉 Also discover our related articles Corporate Financing Zurich and Corporate Financing Basel for a broader perspective.
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Swiss precision applied to capital.
A city of engineering, insurance, and applied technologies, Winterthur combines a strong base of industrial SMEs, tech/medtech/cleantech scale-ups, and direct access to the Zurich economic hub.
In this environment, PrestaFlex structures and executes tailor-made Private Equity transactions with financial rigor, absolute confidentiality, and long-term vision.
What We Finance in Winterthur
Growth Equity (minority/majority)
- Product acceleration, industrialization, DACH internationalization, build-up strategies.
 - Typical ticket sizes: CHF 0.5 – 30 million (co-investment possible).
 
Transmission & Succession (MBO/MBI/Owner Buy-out)
- Managerial continuity, sweet equity, clear governance, defined transition calendar.
 
Carve-out & Spin-off
- Separation of non-core assets, creation of dedicated vehicles, transitional service agreements.
 
Club Deals & Co-investments
- Discreet access to qualified investors (family offices, funds, high-net-worth individuals).
 
Hybrid Solutions
- Combinations of equity + mezzanine/PIK + vendor loan to limit dilution and optimize the cost of capital.
 
Our Deal-Oriented Methodology
- Diagnosis & Equity Story
Business model, value drivers, 36–60 month trajectory.
Deliverables: teaser, investment highlights, KPI pack. - Financial & Legal Structuring
Instruments (common/preferred shares), rights, target cap table, management package, earn-out design. - Targeted Investor Mapping
Shortlist of relevant investors for Winterthur and your sector (industry, medtech, insurtech, cleantech, B2B services). - Controlled Process
NDA, Swiss data room, guided Q&A, term sheet comparison, confirmatory due diligence. - Closing & 100-Day Plan
Post-closing implementation: product, go-to-market, operations, finance. PMO support and KPI tracking. 
Value Creation Levers (Priority for Winterthur)
- Industrialization & supply chain: SOP, quality, automation, procurement.
 - Go-to-market DACH: pricing, channels, strategic partnerships.
 - Product & technology: roadmap, certifications, scalability, cybersecurity.
 - People & governance: board structure, OKRs, incentive plans, succession.
 - Finance: cash discipline, working capital optimization, dashboards, exit preparation.
 
Performance Indicators
- Growth: organic YoY, net revenue retention, export share.
 - Profitability: gross margin, EBITDA margin, EBITDA→cash conversion.
 - Capital: dilution, net leverage, debt service coverage.
 - Commercial: CAC, LTV/CAC, churn, client concentration.
 - Risks: supplier dependencies, IT & compliance, key-man exposure.
 
Due Diligence — Operational Checklist
- Financial: revenue quality, EBITDA normalization, cash bridge, working capital.
 - Legal: key contracts, IP, licenses, litigation.
 - Tax: VAT, transfer pricing, intra-group schemes.
 - Commercial: pipeline, NPS, competition.
 - Technical: architecture, technical debt, QA/quality.
 - HR: org chart, compensation, clauses, incentive plans.
 
Illustrative Case Studies
- Precision mechanics SME (Winterthur)
MBO with equity + mezzanine + vendor loan, industrial efficiency plan, EBITDA margin +240 bps in 18 months. - Medtech scale-up
CHF 10 million round (minority stake), board strengthening, clinical roadmap & certification, DACH expansion. - B2B software spin-off
Carve-out of a non-core module, 12-month TSA, standalone P&L setup, accelerated time-to-market. 
Indicative Term Sheet Guidelines
- Amount: CHF 3 – 15 million (co-investment possible >15).
 - Instrument: common or preferred shares (non-participating preference).
 - Governance: 1–2 board seats, information rights, focused reserved matters.
 - Management: incentive plan 7–15% fully diluted (4-year vesting, good/bad leaver).
 - Liquidity: 4–6 year horizon, drag/tag rights, liquidity options.
 
Indicative Timeline for a Well-Prepared Deal
- S–4 → S–3: diagnosis & equity story, data room V1.
 - S–3 → S–1: investor mapping, teasers, NDA, initial discussions.
 - S0 → S+4: indicative offers, management meetings, final term sheet.
 - S+4 → S+10: confirmatory due diligence, documentation, financing.
 - S+10: closing. J+100: review of 100-Day Plan.
 
Quick FAQ
- Confidentiality? Closed process, data hosted in Switzerland, restricted and traceable access.
 - Dilution? Pre-/post-money simulations and liquidity scenarios for informed decision-making.
 - Management workload? PrestaFlex PMO, defined workstreams, and controlled timeline.
 - Cost of capital? Hybrid structures to cap dilution while maintaining a healthy balance sheet.
 
Getting Started — Useful Documents
- Pitch deck (10–15 slides) & KPI pack (12–18 months)
 - Budget & 3-year plan
 - Key client/supplier contracts
 - Org chart & compensation policy
 - Cap table and debt details (if any)
 
Let’s Discuss Your Project in Winterthur
PrestaFlex Services Sàrl
Bankstrasse 4 – P.O. Box 77
1701 Fribourg – Switzerland
📞 +41 26 323 11 30
✉️ info@prestaflex.ch
PrestaFlex – connecting entrepreneurs, investors, and family offices around solid, transparent, and sustainable projects.
An article by Munur Aslan, Director of PrestaFlex
👉 Also discover our related articles Corporate Financing Zurich and Corporate Financing Basel for a broader perspective.
                    
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