Coface has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Novertur International SA, a Lausanne-based startup best known for its digital platform business-monitor.ch. This strategic acquisition will significantly reinforce Coface’s business information offering in Switzerland, enhancing its data capabilities and local market reach.
A key Swiss player in company data and B2B Risk Intelligence
Founded in 2016, Novertur International SA has built strong expertise in aggregating and analyzing data on Swiss companies. Its platform, business-monitor.ch, has become a reference tool for both SMEs and large corporations in Switzerland. With access to over 730,000 active Swiss businesses, it provides users with reliable, up-to-date, and easy-to-use data — supporting both risk management and B2B prospecting efforts.
A strategic fit to accelerate Coface's growth in Business Information
The acquisition aligns perfectly with Coface’s strategic plan, Power the Core, which focuses on expanding high value-added services and strengthening local operations. By integrating Business Monitor’s innovative technologies — especially in data structuring and user experience design — Coface will elevate its capabilities in credit risk analysis and business intelligence.
From day one, we designed business-monitor.ch to be intuitive, fast, and useful for anyone analyzing companies. Joining Coface is a tremendous opportunity to take our mission to the next level by putting our technology at the service of a global player in business risk.
said Florent Schlaeppi, CEO and Founder of business-monitor.ch.
We are particularly excited to welcome the Business Monitor team to Coface. This acquisition confirms Coface’s ambition to become a key player in business information services. It strengthens our position in the Swiss market and enhances the value we bring to clients.
said Christian Moins, Country Manager, Coface Switzerland.
Toward a stronger Business Information ecosystem in Switzerland
This acquisition marks a new chapter in Coface’s commitment to providing clients with the most relevant insights on Swiss businesses. The transaction is subject to standard closing conditions.