1291 Die Schweizer Anlagestiftung
🏢 About 1291 Die Schweizer Anlagestiftung
1291 Die Schweizer Anlagestiftung is a Swiss investment foundation (Anlagestiftung) established in August 2018 and headquartered at Feldeggstrasse 26, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland. The foundation specializes in collectively investing and managing capital from institutional investors, with a primary focus on Swiss real estate.
Named after the founding year of the Swiss Confederation (1291), the foundation embodies Swiss values of stability, quality, and long-term thinking. It provides pension funds (Pensionskassen), tax-exempt institutions, and other qualified investors with access to a diversified, professionally managed Swiss real estate portfolio emphasizing sustainability and residential properties.
The foundation is a member of the KGAST (Konferenz der Geschäftsführer von Anlagestiftungen) and is advised and managed by Nova Property Fund Management AG.
| 🏢 Organization | 1291 Die Schweizer Anlagestiftung |
| 📜 Legal Form | Anlagestiftung (Swiss Investment Foundation) |
| 📅 Established | August 2018 |
| 📍 Address | Feldeggstrasse 24/26, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland |
| 📞 Phone | +41 44 218 12 91 |
| info@1291ast.ch | |
| 🌐 Website | 1291ast.ch |
| 📄 D-U-N-S® | 480252958 |
| 🌎 Location | Zürich, Canton of Zürich, Switzerland |
| 🌱 Focus | Swiss Real Estate Investment, Sustainability, ESG Integration |
| 💼 Investors | Pension Funds (Pensionskassen), Tax-exempt Institutions |
| 🏠 Fund Manager | Nova Property Fund Management AG |
| 📈 Membership | KGAST (Konferenz der Geschäftsführer von Anlagestiftungen) |
📈 Investment Groups & Strategy
1291 operates through two specialized investment groups, both with a clear strategic focus on Swiss residential real estate and ESG-compliant sustainability standards.
Anlagegruppe “Immobilien Schweiz” (Real Estate Switzerland)
This group invests in existing residential, office, service, retail, and commercial properties across Switzerland. The portfolio targets a diversified mix with at least 60% residential allocation by total rental income.
- Focus: Standing investments, value-add repositioning, income stability
- Geography: All Swiss cantons, with emphasis on major urban centers
- Residential Target: Minimum 60% of total rental income from residential
- Strategy: Long-term capital preservation with stable income returns
Anlagegruppe “Nachhaltige Immobilienprojekte Schweiz” (Sustainable Real Estate Projects)
This group focuses on new construction and development projects with strong value creation potential, emphasizing large and medium-sized Swiss centers and their agglomerations.
- Focus: New construction, development, sustainable building projects
- Geography: Large & medium Swiss centers and agglomerations
- Residential Target: Minimum 60% residential share
- Strategy: Value creation through development, ESG-first approach
ESG & Sustainability Approach
Sustainability is core to 1291’s investment philosophy. The foundation incorporates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors across all investment decisions:
- 🍃 CO2 emission reduction targets across the portfolio
- ⚡ Energy efficiency optimization and renewable energy integration
- 🏠 Sustainable building standards for new developments
- 📈 ESG reporting and transparent disclosure to investors
- 👥 Social responsibility in tenant relations and community impact
Investment Process
Investment Decisions
👥 Foundation Board & Leadership
1291 Die Schweizer Anlagestiftung is governed by a distinguished Foundation Board (Stiftungsrat) and managed by a professional team of 9 specialists.
Dr. iur. Mark Montanari
Legal expert (Dr. iur.) and President of the Stiftungsrat. Provides strategic oversight and governance leadership for the foundation, ensuring compliance with Swiss investment foundation regulations and fiduciary standards.
Albert Leiser
Vice-President of the Stiftungsrat. Brings extensive experience in institutional investment and real estate management, supporting the foundation’s strategic direction and investment oversight.
Sandra Wolfensberger
Member of the Foundation Board contributing expertise in governance, compliance, and sustainable investment practices to the foundation’s decision-making processes.
Rudolf B. Zeller
Experienced board member bringing deep knowledge of Swiss real estate markets and institutional investment frameworks to the foundation’s governance structure.
Dieter Marmet
Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) responsible for day-to-day operations, investor relations, portfolio strategy, and overall management of the foundation. Leads the 9-person management team.
Nova Property Fund Management AG
External fund management advisor providing professional portfolio management services, property acquisition support, asset management, and strategic investment advisory for both investment groups.
Organization Structure
🏠 Property Portfolio
A selection of properties from the 1291 portfolio, spanning residential and mixed-use developments across Switzerland.
💰 Why 1291 Anlagestiftung?
For Small & Medium Pension Funds
1291 allows smaller Pensionskassen to transfer direct real estate holdings into the foundation, gaining:
- Diversification: Access to a broad Swiss real estate portfolio instead of concentrated single-property risk
- Professional Management: Expert portfolio management by Nova Property Fund Management AG
- Liquidity: Enhanced liquidity compared to direct property ownership
- Sustainability: ESG-integrated approach reducing regulatory and environmental risk
- Cost Efficiency: Shared management costs across a larger pool of assets
- Transparency: Regular reporting, KGAST-compliant performance benchmarking
- Tax Efficiency: Structured for Swiss tax-exempt institutional investors