A Swiss Investment Foundation active for over 20 years.
Created by pension funds for pension funds, the Renaissance Foundation has been active for over 20 years in unlisted Swiss equities (SME).
Financed by capital generated by 45 pension funds, Renaissance is independent of all banking and financial institutions.
The benefits for you.
Steady returns
an annual dividend from the first year of subscription.
ESG commitment
an ESG review and a CO2 emissions measurement for each of the group’s investments.
Reduced costs
a significantly lower Total Expense Ratio (TER) than for traditional private equity funds in Switzerland.
Diversification of Swiss stocks (SMI)
preferential access to non-listed Swiss SMEs.
A sustainable approach.
Our open ‘Evergreen’ structure enables us to ensure the sustainable development of our investments
and the strict application of ESG (Environmental Social Governance) standards.
A hands-on approach to ESG standards.
We foster a pragmatic approach to ESG standards:
An annual ESG assessment for investments, established via a methodology adapted specifically for SMEs and developed in collaboration with the School of Management Fribourg.
The implementation of quantifiable ESG improvement measures through shareholder commitment within the Board of Directors.
An annual ESG and CO2 report for investors.
A concrete and quantifiable methodology at the heart of Renaissance’s ESG commitment
Our ESG rating tool, developed in partnership with the Renaissance Foundation according to ISO-26000 standards, allows us to evaluate the “E”, “S” and “G” components of each portfolio company in a quantifiable and systematic way. Using this tool, Renaissance implements concrete measures to improve ESG performance and provides complete ESG reporting, including an assessment of the carbon footprint to its investors.
Prof. Dr. Philipp Aerni, Director for the Center for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (CCRS) at the School of Management Fribourg.
They chose Renaissance
45 Swiss pension funds have trusted Renaissance.
Renaissance provides pension funds with its more than 20 years of experience in unlisted Swiss equities (SMEs). By investing in the foundation, pension funds can secure the succession of successful Swiss SMEs and at the same time generate an attractive financial return for their policyholders.
Jean Rémy Roulet, President of the Renaissance Foundation
An experienced Investment Foundation Board.
Renaissance is supported by an independent Board, comprised of representatives and experts in pension funds.
Management Team.
Renaissance relies on an experienced and entrepreneurial management team that is committed to working alongside their SME portfolio.
