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Netzwerk KMU Next

Netzwerk KMU Next is a Switzerland-based organization that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in business succession and leadership transitions. It fosters a community focused on knowledge exchange and collaborative strategy development.

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Overview

What Netzwerk KMU Next does

What Netzwerk KMU Next is

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The current public profile supports community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status: Active
Organization type: Community
Founded: Founded in 2004
Approximate age: About 22 years
Structured capabilities: Community · Event host
Last reviewed: April 1, 2026

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Capability profile

Netzwerk KMU Next as a community

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Community overview

Netzwerk KMU Next is a Swiss organization founded in 2004, originally initiated by entrepreneur Otto Ineichen and Dr. Max Nägeli. It is based in Lenzburg, Switzerland. The organization focuses on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland, particularly in the areas of business succession and leadership transitions.

Community focus

Netzwerk KMU Next provides services aimed at facilitating business succession and leadership transitions within SMEs. The organization emphasizes knowledge and experience exchange, corporate development, and succession planning. It aims to connect entrepreneurs with experts and resources to address the challenges faced during generational changes in business.

Member value

Members benefit from access to a network of entrepreneurs, resources for business succession planning, and support for leadership transitions. The organization also provides workshops and consultation events tailored to the needs of SMEs.

Membership

Pricing models: free

Format and cadence

Modality: in-person
Schedule: rolling-admissions
Commitment: light

Availability

Membership state: Accepting

Audience and fit

Audience: Founders · Operators
Benefits: network-access and mentorship
Program types: community and other
Selection criteria: open
Regions: Europe

Community activity

Annual events: 4

Events and activity

Netzwerk KMU Next organizes various events, including the Next Club networking event held four times a year, consultation mornings focused on succession planning, workshops for entrepreneurs and leaders from small businesses, a journey focused on business succession in Palma de Mallorca, and an event featuring keynotes and discussions on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Notable members

The team includes notable members such as Jörg Sennrich (Geschäftsführer), Christine Davatz (Präsidentin), and Prof. Dr. Marc K. Peter.

Capability profile

Netzwerk KMU Next as an event host

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Event focus

Netzwerk KMU Next focuses on facilitating business succession and leadership transitions within small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Switzerland. The organization emphasizes knowledge and experience exchange, corporate development, and succession planning, aiming to connect entrepreneurs with experts and resources to address challenges during generational changes in business.

Format narrative

The organization hosts various events, including networking events, consultation mornings, workshops, and journeys focused on business succession.

Participant value

Netzwerk KMU Next provides valuable resources and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, helping them navigate the complexities of business succession and leadership transitions.