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Financing for SMEs

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Contact Person Dr. Jean-Philippe KohlDr. Jean-Philippe Kohl
Head of Economic Policy / Deputy CEO
+41 44 384 48 15 +41 44 384 48 15 j.kohlnoSpam@swissmem.ch
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Swissmem has well-established contacts with banks. Companies can obtain assistance when access to traditional bank credit is complicated or they are looking for new potential finance partners.

Our services

  • “Door opener” for SME access to banks
  • Establishing contacts with banks
  • Cooperation with Raiffeisen Entrepreneurs' Centre (RCE) to support SMEs with their succession planning.
  • Typical financing situations: Operating loans, investment/growth finance, acquisition/follow-on financing

The benefits to you

  • Stronger negotiating position with banks thanks to Swissmem backing.
  • Targeted approaches to new potential finance partners
  • Establishing contact with the people responsible for corporate client business in the event of difficulties in an existing bank-client relationship

Qualified partner

RUZ
Das Unternehmerzentrum der Raiffeisen Gruppe

Events and training opportunities

  • NETWORKING EVENT
    29.01.2026

    11th R&D Conference

    The platform for innovation in the Swiss tech industry

    For the eleventh time, we will offer participants a compact overview of current and planned projects – thanks to the tried-and-tested format with short 5-minute pitches. The focus will be on activities in the field of digitalization, innovation and technology. In addition, the poster exhibition will enable a direct dialogue with the speakers and will provide valuable networking possibilities.

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    Details 11th R&D Conference
  • NETWORKING EVENT
    23.06.2026

    19th Swissmem Industry Day 2026

    Industry Day 2026 highlights Switzerland’s role as a successful small state amid the tensions of global powers.

    Details
    Details 19th Swissmem Industry Day 2026

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Dr. Jean-Philippe Kohl
 Head of Economic Policy / Deputy CEO
+41 44 384 48 15 +41 44 384 48 15 j.kohl@swissmem.ch E-Mail
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Last update: 26.06.2019