Jacobs Holding
Jacobs Holding AG is a private equity firm based in Zurich, Switzerland, founded in 1994 by Klaus J. Jacobs. The firm specializes in acquiring stakes in companies across the industrial, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors, with a focus on enhancing management and increasing the value of its portfolio. By adopting an entrepreneurial approach to investing, Jacobs Holding aims to create sustainable market leaders and generate long-term value. The firm is uniquely tied to the Jacobs Foundation, a prominent charitable organization established by Klaus J. Jacobs and his family, which dedicates itself to improving developmental opportunities for future generations. Since its inception in 1989, the Foundation has allocated over CHF 500 million in grants to support research and intervention programs aimed at fostering social change in child and youth development.
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4 past transactions
North American Dental Group
Acquisition in 2019
North American Dental Group is a dental service organization (DSO) that partners with dental practices to enhance their operational efficiency and unlock their equity potential. The organization focuses on providing comprehensive support, allowing dentists to concentrate on patient care while maintaining clinical autonomy. North American Dental Group supplies essential resources such as facilities, equipment, and management services, which encompass insurance processing, marketing, information technology, and human resources. This strategic partnership enables affiliated dentists to independently diagnose and treat patients, ensuring high-quality dental care at every visit.
Cognita Schools
Acquisition in 2018
Cognita Schools operates an international chain of educational institutions aimed at providing high-quality education across various stages of learning. The organization offers a comprehensive range of services, including nursery education, preparatory schooling, pre-preparatory schooling, and senior schooling. Cognita is committed to fostering an environment where every student is supported in achieving their full potential, emphasizing excellent teaching and personalized learning experiences. Through its global presence, Cognita seeks to enhance the educational journey for students, enabling them to learn and grow in a nurturing atmosphere.
Swiss Smile
Acquisition in 2017
Swiss Smile is a dental service provider based in Switzerland, established in 2003 by Haleh Bronner and Golnar Signer. The company specializes in a comprehensive range of dental treatments that include prevention, preservation, tooth extraction and replacement, teeth straightening, beautification, medical procedures, and hygiene treatments. In addition to these services, Swiss Smile also conducts dentistry classes in schools, promoting dental health education. With operations in several cities including Zurich, Baden, Bulach, St. Moritz, Suhr, and Winterthur, Swiss Smile aims to deliver high-quality dental care to a diverse clientele across the region.
Smile Tandvård
Acquisition in 2017
Smile Tandvård is a Scandinavia’s largest private dental chain with 52 clinics in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The group has more than 1,200 employees. It is a dental chain with general dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants and 90 leading specialists in all dental areas - all with the ambition to offer the best Nordic dentistry. Involvement, Innovative thinking and a holistic perspective form the cornerstones of Smile Tandvård’s values and guides the company on how it conducts dental treatment and its aspiration to be the industry's best workplace.
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