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Are you a buyer, successor, operator, or investment platform?

Revampion is primarily a trusted successor, buyer, and operator. We acquire founder-led Swiss SMEs, structure the handover, and operate them for the long term. We also work with aligned investors who understand that continuity, trust, and operating discipline are central to the model.

How is Revampion different from a traditional M&A buyer?

We are operators, and we stay responsible after closing. We take the time to earn founder trust, underwrite carefully, and protect the business conditions that make the company valuable. Our goal is maximum value with continuity, not simply reaching a closing date.

What happens to the team after acquisition?

Team continuity is central to every acquisition. The people who built the company are part of what makes it valuable, with clear support for the next generation of leaders. Continuity for the team is the point, not a side effect.

What if the company is still preparing for succession?

That is a healthy starting point. Many strong transitions begin years before a transaction. We help founders think through timing, founder role, team continuity, and handover risk so the company is stronger now and more transferable later, on terms the founder controls.

How long does a typical handover take?

A full handover can span 3 to 5 years across trust-building, assessment, structured transition, and long-term operation. The pace is set by the business and the founder's goals, not by artificial transaction pressure.

What company profile fits Revampion?

We focus on founder-led Swiss SMEs with CHF 1M to 10M in revenue. Profitability, a healthy team, trusted customer relationships, and a founder who cares about continuity are more important than headline size.

Can you work with my existing advisors?

Yes. We work alongside fiduciaries, lawyers, tax advisors, bankers, and M&A teams. Trusted advisors stay central to the founder's decision. We aim to make the process clearer and more credible, not replace the people already in your corner.

What kind of investors fit Revampion?

The best fit is patient capital that values trust-led sourcing, disciplined underwriting, responsible governance, and operator-led value creation. Investors should be comfortable with a model where continuity reduces risk and creates the conditions for durable performance. Depending on structure and suitability, investor participation may be portfolio-level, co-investment, or deal-by-deal.

How does Revampion address private-market illiquidity?

Private investments are naturally less liquid than public markets, and no structure removes that reality. Revampion can improve investor alignment by offering clearer asset visibility, disciplined reporting, and potential participation flexibility such as portfolio exposure or selected deal-by-deal access where appropriate.

What do you need before the first call?

Very little. A short description of the company or investment interest, your role, rough revenue band if relevant, and the question on your mind are enough to begin. Sensitive documents wait until confidentiality and scope are agreed.

What is your approach to modernisation?

Responsible by default. We modernise systems, reporting, process, and automation only where the change supports the team, reduces risk, or improves customer outcomes. Continuity comes first. We do not modernise for theatre.

Is the first conversation really confidential?

Yes. Every initial conversation is held under NDA. Information stays in the room. We contact others in your network only with your explicit written consent. No exceptions.

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