CGS Management AG

General contacts

Investor type

VC / PE

Founded

1995

AUM

$307 M

Location

Pfäffikon SZ, Schwyz, Switzerland

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

CGS Management AG is a private equity firm based in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, specializing in buy-and-build strategies for medium-sized industrial companies. Established in 1995, CGS has a distinctive combination of financial strategists and operational managers who actively shape and lead portfolio companies. The firm's entrepreneurial expertise and focus on industrial sectors make it a unique partner in fostering business growth and market leadership.

CGS Management invests in key industrial sectors with a buy-and-build strategy, targeting promising small to medium-sized companies in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and across Europe. They aim to transform these companies into international leaders through strategic add-on acquisitions. Their approach leverages deep industry knowledge and a hands-on management style.

Notable investments by CGS Management include various undisclosed companies they have guided to market leadership through their unique investment and management philosophy, though specific names and rounds remain undisclosed on their site.

Industry

Manufacturing Energy Technology Robotics Industrial Electronics Construction Business Services (B2B)

CGS Management AG Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
CGS IV	Private Equity (PE)	Construction Electronics Industrial	Series B	Europe	$5-10 m	$242 M	June 2018

Contacts

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Rolf Lanz Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Thomas Anderegg Partner

Partner

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FAQs about CGS Management AG

Is CGS Management AG a venture capital or private equity firm?

CGS Management AG is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $50-100 m.

Where is CGS Management AG located?

CGS Management AG is located in Pfäffikon SZ, Schwyz, Switzerland.

When was CGS Management AG founded?

CGS Management AG was founded in 1995.

What sectors and industries does CGS Management AG invest in?

CGS Management AG invests in companies and startups in Manufacturing, Energy, Technology, Robotics, Industrial, Electronics, Construction, Business Services (B2B).

What is CGS Management AG geographical focus of investments?

CGS Management AG invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does CGS Management AG typically invest in?

CGS Management AG invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of CGS Management AG investment?

CGS Management AG usually invests $50-100 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for CGS Management AG?

CGS Management AG has around $307m assets under management.

When was CGS Management AG last fund created?

CGS Management AG last fund was created/launched in 2018-06-13

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