A better way to buy and sell great businesses

Lumaya is a private marketplace built for people who believe small businesses deserve better. Better exits. Better opportunities. Better outcomes for founders, buyers, and local economies.

Lumaya was born from a simple observation

Small businesses are the backbone of the Swiss economy, yet the process of buying or selling one is often unnecessarily complex, opaque, and misaligned with the people behind it.

Too many founders struggle to exit the businesses they spent years building. Too many buyers waste time navigating noisy platforms that prioritize volume over quality. And too often, great businesses are treated like commodities rather than legacies.

Our mission is to change that.

Our Approach

We do not believe in mass listings, public exposure, or rushed decisions. Instead, we focus on relevance, discretion, and alignment from the very beginning.

Our process is designed to protect value on both sides of the transaction. By qualifying buyers, curating opportunities, and prioritizing discretion, we create the conditions for better, more aligned outcomes.

01.

Vetted opportunities only

We do not list everything. Every business on Lumaya is reviewed and selectively presented to ensure quality, relevance, and seriousness. This keeps the platform focused and valuable for both buyers and sellers.

02.

Qualified buyers only

Access is intentional. Buyers complete verification and profiling to ensure credibility and alignment before engaging with opportunities, saving time and protecting sellers from unnecessary exposure.

03.

Human-led matching

Beyond filters and data points, we take a hands-on approach to matching. This allows us to connect the right people based on intent, experience, and long-term vision, not just checklist criteria.

Our Leadership

Built by people who understand the responsibility that comes with business ownership

Emmanuel Neuraz

M&A Advisor

Over 15 years of experience in Finance Departments, with a specific focus on the startup ecosystem for the past 8 years. Expert in operational and financial structuring, investment strategy, and business plans.

Richard Barbut

M&A Advisor

10 years of experience in SME Leadership. Expert in commercial strategy, negotiations, and marketing.

Juliette Fauconnier

Head of Business Development

Specialist in SME business transfers with 5 years of industry experience. Drives Lumaya’s market deployment by structuring business development frameworks and executing high-impact growth strategies.

Yassine Ilmi

Chief Technology Officer

Cybersecurity and AI Specialist. Expert in architecting secure digital solutions and systems.

Interested in joining our team?

We're always happy to hear from good talent. If you're interested in joining Lumaya, please send us an email for our available positions.

Our Values

The principles we believe businesses deserve

Every part of Lumaya is designed around these principles. They guide our platform, our processes, and the way we support fair, secure, and efficient business transitions.

01.

Transparency & Accessibility

We believe every SME deserves clarity. That's why we share honest, decision-ready data upfront with our clients with no hidden agendas and no gatekeeping.

02.

Speed & Efficiency

We know time matters. With Lumaya, sellers can go live in hours and buyers get quick access to real opportunities making business transfers faster, simpler, and less costly.

03.

Trust & Fairness

Every deal should feel secure, fair, and balanced. We align the interests of sellers and buyers so both sides walk away knowing they've been treated with respect and fairness.

04.

Social Impact

We preserve jobs, communities, and local wealth by keeping SMEs alive through successful ownership transitions. We enable new generations of entrepreneurs to step in, ensuring continuity and long-term resilience.

05.

Human-Centered Collaboration

Behind every deal are people, families, and communities. We lead with kindness, and collaboration, because business transfers aren't just transactions, they're relationships.

Our Mission

To support ownership transitions that protect value, preserve jobs, and strengthen local economies. Ensuring that great businesses continue to thrive, even as ownership changes hands.

If you believe small businesses deserve fair ownership transitions, you are in the right place.

Whether you are preparing to sell or searching for your next opportunity, we invite you to take the next step and start a conversation.