Jacobs Holding AG

Jacobs Holding AG is a Swiss investment firm established in 1994 by entrepreneur Klaus J. Jacobs. The firm specializes in acquiring and managing significant stakes in market-leading companies, with a particular emphasis on private equity investments. Its sole economic beneficiary is the Jacobs Foundation, a prominent charitable organization dedicated to supporting child and youth development initiatives.

The firm's investment strategy centers on fostering growth and creating value by strengthening portfolio companies' management teams and enhancing their assets. Jacobs Holding AG's notable investments include a 40.08% stake in Barry Callebaut AG, a leading global chocolate manufacturer, and majority ownership in the Colosseum Dental Group, which operates a network of dental practices across Europe. Additionally, the firm holds a majority stake in Cognita, an international network of private schools.

In June 2025, Jacobs Holding AG and Telemos Capital, another private equity firm affiliated with the Jacobs family, merged to form Jacobs Capital. This strategic consolidation aims to leverage the combined strengths of both organizations to invest in and build great companies for the long term. The merger reflects the Jacobs family's commitment to creating sustainable market leaders through strategic investments and active management.