Redefining Corporate Finance, Inspiring Organizations

IFBC is a leading-edge, independent Swiss financial advisor specialized in Corporate Finance and M&A. We engage in dialog to unlock potential for value creation for our clients and their stakeholders. Our clients include well-known corporates, international companies, successful entrepreneurs and private equity investors from the Energy, Industrials, Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services, and Real Estate sectors.

In Dialog

Swiss Industrials: Financial resilience in the face of global headwinds

US tariffs, a strong Swiss franc, and volatile markets are putting SMEs in particular under pressure — and requiring strategic decisions to remain capable of acting even in uncertain times.

Private debt: Chance for Industrials and Scale-Ups in a challenging debt financing environment

The debt financing environment in the Swiss market is making it essential for many companies to strategically rethink their funding strategies

Fairness Opinion for the Board of Directors of u-blox

Assessment of the financial fairness of the public takeover offer by Advent for the outstanding shares of u-blox

Technology Report – M&A Insights H1 2025

Swiss software companies are becoming more relevant for financial investors, while strategic buyers continue to invest specifically in IT services

Debt Advisor for > CHF 1.25 billion in credit volume

Debt financing has become more complex due to selectivity and margin pressure in the Swiss credit market

IFBC Ranks Top in the Swiss Market

The first half of 2025 was fantastic for IFBC and according to Mergermarket we rank #1 for Swiss M&A Deal Value and #4 for Swiss M&A Deal Volume.

Exclusive Financial Advisor in the sale of Finfox

Exclusive Financial Advisor to the founder and owner in the successful sale of Finfox to CHAPTERS Group AG

Fairness Opinion for Helvetia and Baloise

Assessment of the financial adequacy of the exchange ratio as part of the planned merger under the Swiss Merger Act between Helvetia Holding AG and Baloise Holding AG

Swiss Industrials: Financial resilience in the face of global headwinds

US tariffs, a strong Swiss franc, and volatile markets are putting SMEs in particular under pressure — and requiring strategic decisions to remain capable of acting even in uncertain times.

Private debt: Chance for Industrials and Scale-Ups in a challenging debt financing environment

The debt financing environment in the Swiss market is making it essential for many companies to strategically rethink their funding strategies

Fairness Opinion for the Board of Directors of u-blox

Assessment of the financial fairness of the public takeover offer by Advent for the outstanding shares of u-blox

Technology Report – M&A Insights H1 2025

Swiss software companies are becoming more relevant for financial investors, while strategic buyers continue to invest specifically in IT services

Debt Advisor for > CHF 1.25 billion in credit volume

Debt financing has become more complex due to selectivity and margin pressure in the Swiss credit market

IFBC Ranks Top in the Swiss Market

The first half of 2025 was fantastic for IFBC and according to Mergermarket we rank #1 for Swiss M&A Deal Value and #4 for Swiss M&A Deal Volume.

Exclusive Financial Advisor in the sale of Finfox

Exclusive Financial Advisor to the founder and owner in the successful sale of Finfox to CHAPTERS Group AG

Why IFBC?

Global Mergers & Acquisitions

>CHF 30 billion Transaction Volume

>10 Transactions p.a.

#1 in Energy

#1 for Court Case Support

#1 in Fairness Opinions

Financial Markets Expertise

Superior Technical Excellence

Outstanding Talent

Global Mergers & Acquisitions

>CHF 30 billion Transaction Volume

>10 Transactions p.a.

#1 in Energy

#1 in Fairness Opinions

#1 for Court Case Support

Financial Markets Expertise

Outstanding Talent

On the road to the world elite: with ambition, resilience, and support

"I focus on the joy of swimming – it helps me through the tough times."

Gian-Luca Gartmann

Elite Swimmer and IFBC Athlete

On the road to the Olympics: with focus, perseverance, and attitude

"In sporting terms, the goal is clear: the 2026 Olympic Games in Milan. This season is entirely focused on the Olympics."

Désirée Steiner

Cross-country skier and IFBC athlete

Growth opportunities in an attractive market

"With its professional and pragmatic support during the valuation and transaction process, IFBC contributed significantly to the successful completion of the acquisition."

Beat Bühlmann

Chairman of the Board of Directors of RSP

Targeted use of growth potential in corporate client business

"With the help of IFBC's expertise, we were able to further develop our approach to risk-adjusted pricing in the lending business, taking best practice into account."

Christoph Reich

Group CFO of LLB

Sale of the Dr. Födisch Group to ABB

«We got to know IFBC on the opposite side in a transaction and were so impressed by their sector expertise and problem-solving skills that we chose IFBC to support us in the sale of the Dr. Födisch Group.»

Andreas Bösenberg and Marcel Rosengarten

Managing Director / Investment Manager NORD Holding

Sustainable energy efficiency as a factor for the future

“In order to support the energy transition on both sides of the Rhine in an economically viable way, we need to take a long-term view of the financial issues and develop innovative overall solutions.”

Klaus Müller

CFO naturenergie

Market entry and product expansion through strategic acquisitions

“The R&S Group has a strategic roadmap, which we are implementing consistently.”

Markus Laesser

CEO R&S Group

Rollover transaction: sale of the company and reinvestment by management

“Our business model allows us to achieve great economies of scale following initial investments.“

Christof Lehmann

CEO IDAK

Growth of an innovation leader in green energy

“Lynus is a matter close to our hearts. Verium's investment gives us the opportunity to improve at all levels and expand our offering.“

Paul Hauser

CEO Lynus

Value through focus

Portrait Gerold Brütsch, CFO CPH Group

“With the spin-off of the paper division, CPH Group AG, which is now focused on international growth markets, is becoming more predictable and attractive for the capital market.”

Gerold Brütsch

CFO CPH Group

Milestone for the future of energy

“The professional and well-founded valuation of the EWA shares was the success factor in the contract negotiations and the agreement reached.“

Michael Sieber

CFO of CKW

SIX's first de SPAC transaction brings “hidden champion” to the stock exchange

“We only invest in sectors in which we have management experience in order to minimize investment risks and increase the success rate.“

Dr. Rolf Lanz

Managing Partner CGS

Growth through mobile energy solutions

“Our customers will find that our commitment to further expanding service quality has now gained even more momentum.“

Dominik Suter

Co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Suter Group

Innovative concept for the reindustrialization of Switzerland

“Since becoming part of the SwissFactory.Group, we have been able to support our customers even more comprehensively throughout the entire life cycle.“

Stefan Schimon

CEO Antrimon Group

Pioneers in electric mobility

“A sustainable corporate culture and strategy has been an important part of the Swiss family-owned company AMAG since it was founded 77 years ago.”

Martin Meyer

CFO AMAG Group

Energy efficiency as the key to success

“It was important for the two Burkhalter and Poenina boards of directors to have a professional partner at their side.”

Zeno Böhm

CEO Burkhalter Group

Take advantage of market opportunities in life sciences through M&A

“In addition, it is not only my responsibility but also my aim to give the VITARIS team a perspective.”

Marius Kleger

CEO Vitaris AG

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People make the difference

Dr. Thomas Vettiger

Managing Partner, Co-Founder

Dr. Thomas Vettiger

Managing Partner, Co-Founder

Dr. Thomas Vettiger

Managing Partner, Co-Founder

IFBC Transaction Check

Based on an individual gap analysis, the IFBC Transaction Check enables decision-makers, owners and investors to check their readiness for a specific transaction project in good time and with ease.

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