INDUSTRIAL PARTNERSHIP · ものづくりのパートナー

Long-Term Industrial Partnerships for Manufacturing Excellence

BFM Holding partners with and operates technically differentiated manufacturing SMEs in precision industries, ensuring business succession, workforce stability, and access to Global industrial markets.

ABOUT BFM HOLDING

An Owner-Managed Industrial Platform Built on Trust & Continuity

What BFM Is

BFM Holding GmbH is an independent, owner-managed industrial holding platform headquartered in Switzerland. Founded by partners with different backgrounds actively contributing to the success of the firm, building trusted partnerships and establishing active operators to owner-led companies in need of a successor, BFM deploys its own capital for long-term ownership of high-precision manufacturing enterprises.

What BFM Does

  • Business Partnership: We partner with SME founders who seek to grow or an honorable, reliable successor to preserve their legacy, customer trust, and company culture.
  • Workforce & Craft Preservation: We are committed to maintaining local manufacturing operations, technical know-how, and employment, while investing in the capabilities needed for sustainable growth.
  • European Market Access: We connect Japanese precision component suppliers with Global markets and European industrial clients, opening high-margin international supply chain opportunities.
  • Technology: We apply in-house technology and proven practices to support long-term profitability through workforce onboarding and reskilling, knowledge transfer, and process automation. BFM Technology →
INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY

Three Pillars of Industrial Success

01

Business Continuity

Providing long-term capital and skills to support expansion or succession solutions for SME owners, preserving factory continuity, employment, and local customer relationships.

02

Industrial Continuity

Protecting core manufacturing know-how, precision processes, and regional industrial cluster integrity without aggressive financial engineering.

03

International Growth

Connecting precision manufacturing capabilities with global industrial markets, supply chains, and B2B customers.

PARTNERSHIP APPROACH

A Partnership Structure That Fits the Owner and the Business

Not every business needs the same solution. BFM is open to minority investment, majority investment and full succession, depending on the owner’s objectives and the company’s development needs.

01 · GROWTH CAPITAL

Minority Investment

For owners who wish to remain in control while bringing in capital, international connections and a committed partner to support the next stage of growth.

02 · SHARED CONTROL

Majority Investment

For owners seeking a strategic partner who can take a controlling stake, support professionalisation and invest for long-term development, with continuity arrangements agreed together.

03 · SUCCESSION

Full Acquisition & Succession

For founders planning retirement or a gradual handover who want a responsible long-term owner to protect the company’s people, capabilities and customer relationships.

The appropriate structure, governance and transition plan are discussed individually. Any investment is subject to due diligence, agreement and applicable approvals.

TARGETED PARTNERSHIPS

Business Partnership Parameters for Owner-Led Precision Manufacturing SMEs

We seek to partner with owner-led businesses with specialist capabilities and the potential for long-term industrial development. These parameters are indicative, not rigid requirements.

Employees15–100 employees (Smaller companies considered if technically exceptional)
Annual Sales / Revenue750k CHF to over 7.5m CHF (約1.5億円〜15億円以上 / ¥150m–¥1.5bn+)
Sustainable EBITDA150k CHF to over 500k CHF (約3,000万円〜1億円以上 / ¥30m–¥100m+)
EBITDA Operating Margin≥ 15%
Target SectorsPrecision machining, semiconductor components, medical/life sciences, industrial automation, optical instruments, specialized moulding.
Partnership ModelMinority investment for growth; majority investment or 100% acquisition for strategic partnership and succession, with active long-term management involvement where appropriate.
CONTACT & INQUIRIES

Institutional Dialogue

We welcome discussions with owners, financial institutions, succession centers, and advisors. All inquiries are handled with strict confidentiality under Swiss-Japanese governance standards.

EMAIL
contact@bfm-holding.com

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