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Beyond Banks: How Swiss Accredited Investors Are Capturing 8-12% Yields in Private Credit

Sep 5, 2025

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By Taimour Zaman

ZURICH – Let’s be direct. If you’re an accredited investor in Switzerland, your traditional portfolio is likely failing you. Bonds yield paltry returns, and public equities swing on the whims of global sentiment. The quest for stable, high alpha and genuine portfolio diversification is more urgent than ever.

The solution? Look to the capital gap. As traditional banks retreat, a profound opportunity has emerged for sophisticated capital providers. The alternative funding market—specifically, private credit investments—is where savvy Swiss family offices and accredited investors are now parking capital to earn yields of 8-12%, backed by hard assets and corporate cash flows.

This isn’t niche; it’s mainstream for the informed. The global private debt market has ballooned to over $1.2 trillion. In Switzerland, from innovative tech firms in Zürich to established manufacturers in Bern, businesses are seeking flexible capital. They turn to private capital advisory firms, not banks, for venture debt, revenue-based financing, and structured finance solutions.

Why This Matters for Your Portfolio Now

For the accredited investor, this is more than an alternative; it has become core to modern wealth management.

  • Yield in a Zero World: Private credit investments consistently offer a premium yield, providing a tangible solution to the low-interest-rate environment.
  • Diversification That Works: Returns are tied to the success of private companies, not the SMI. This non-correlation is the holy grail for asset allocation.
  • Inflation Protection: Many instruments feature floating rates, making them a strategic hedge.
  • Capital Preservation Priority: As a lender, you often sit senior in the capital structure, with first claim on assets.

Your Next Move: Accessing the Swiss Private Debt Ecosystem

The barrier to entry isn’t capital; it’s expertise and access. Success requires deep operational due diligence, stringent valuation work, and a network of high-quality deal flow. This is the exclusive domain of specialized private capital advisory firms.

Ready to Explore Swiss Private Credit Opportunities?

The shift to alternative investments is not a trend; it’s a fundamental recalibration of the wealth landscape. For accredited investors and Swiss family offices, understanding this space is no longer optional—it’s imperative.

If you are seeking to enhance yield, achieve true diversification, and invest in the backbone of the Swiss economy, the conversation starts here.

Book a confidential consultation with the team at AltFunds Global to discover how our curated private debt opportunities can be integrated into your investment strategy.

Disclaimer (FINMA Compliant)

This article is provided by AltFunds Global Ltd. for informational and marketing purposes only. It does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities or any other financial instruments. Any such offer or solicitation shall only be made pursuant to a confidential private placement memorandum and other definitive documentation.

Investor Suitability: Investments in private credit and alternative investments are complex, speculative, and involve a high degree of risk, including the potential for loss of the entire investment. These investments are illiquid, are subject to limited regulatory oversight, and are suitable only for accredited investors who can bear such risks and have no need for immediate liquidity in their investment.

No Advice: The contents of this article are not and should not be construed as investment, legal, or tax advice. You must seek your own independent professional advice before making any investment decision.

Performance: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Any projections, forecasts, or estimates are hypothetical in nature and are provided solely for illustrative purposes.

AltFunds Global Ltd. is not licensed by or supervised by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) as a bank or securities dealer. Certain activities may be subject to licensing requirements.

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