FORUM Family Office GmbH ("FORUM") has acquired 100% of the shares in Delemed AG ("Delemed"), based in Gümligen/Switzerland, as part of the entrepreneurial succession.
Delemed AG was founded in 1992 by Eduard Weinmann and Iris M. Kunz and has established itself as the leading provider of practice information systems in Switzerland. With a focus on innovation and customer orientation, the company serves around 300 practices with over 500 doctors, dentists and chiropractors. Delemed offers software solutions that increase efficiency and quality in everyday practice. With its positioning of friendly - simple - efficient, Delemed has positioned itself as a trustworthy partner in the healthcare sector in Switzerland.
The acquisition strengthens FORUM's presence in the market for practice information systems in Switzerland, a sector in which FORUM already holds a stake in Vitodata AG in Seuzach.
As always with acquisitions by FORUM, the company's location, brands and employees will be retained. Delemed will continue to adapt its existing software to the future requirements of the market and thus offer its customers a future-proof solution. At the same time, Delemed's customers now have the additional option of switching to a cloud solution from Vitodata in a few years' time - the migration will be easy thanks to the integration.
The founders Eduard Weinmann and Iris M. Kunz will remain with the company to ensure continuity. Iris M. Kunz will also remain a member of the Board of Directors, while Dr. Wittek - the Managing Director of FORUM - will take over as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
"We are delighted to have a partner in FORUM who will successfully accompany the company, employees and customers into the future with the same aspirations. Dr. Wittek and the FORUM team bring with them an enormous wealth of knowledge in the software sector with 20 holdings, which can now also be used for Delemed. It was important for us to retain the independence and the team in order to continue the trusting relationships with our customers in the future."
Delemed is FORUM's fourth investment in Switzerland. This reflects above all the strong culture of family businesses in Switzerland, for whom the well-being of their customers and employees is the central concern for a succession solution. With a sale to FORUM Family Office, these companies remain family businesses and will continue to be run with the values and culture of a family business.
FORUM Family Equity offers family businesses individual succession solutions that ensure the long-term success and identity of the company. As a family equity investor, FORUM focuses on sustainability, employee development and cooperation based on trust. In contrast to corporations and private equity funds that aim for quick profits, FORUM builds long-term partnerships and protects the value of the company. Find out how FORUM supports your company in successfully continuing your life's work.