Edipresse

Edipresse Group is a Swiss family business and entrepreneurial family office headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland. The firm's primary activities span media, digital ventures, and real estate. With a history rooted in publishing, Edipresse has strategically evolved to focus on long-term value creation in high-potential markets across Europe and Asia. They actively support promising digital ventures and engage in property development, leveraging their extensive experience and entrepreneurial spirit.

The company's origins trace back to 1907 when Paul Allenspach founded a publishing venture in Switzerland. Over the decades, the Lamunière family gained control, with Marc and Pierre Lamunière acquiring majority ownership in 1982, renaming it Edipresse SA. A significant restructuring between 2009 and 2012 saw Edipresse merge its Swiss media operations into Tamedia Group, becoming a shareholder, and subsequently delisting from the Swiss stock exchange in 2011 to pivot towards digital and real estate pursuits as a private family office.

Edipresse Group's portfolio includes notable investments in digital platforms and media brands. They have invested in companies like The Artling, an Asian online art platform, participating in its Series A funding round. The firm also developed digital platforms such as Kapaw and QoQa. Historically, Edipresse was a major player in media, owning Tatler Asia (formerly Edipresse Media Asia) which publishes luxury lifestyle magazines across several Asian countries, and holding a stake in Tamedia Group. In real estate, they are involved in property management and development.

The firm is owned and led by the Lamunière family, with Pierre Lamunière serving as Chairman and Jean-François Lamunière as Vice Chairman. Michel Lamunière oversees the Asian operations, while Sébastien Lamunière is responsible for European operations. This family leadership emphasizes entrepreneurial development and a long-term vision for their diverse investments.