Core Insights - Coface has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Novertur International SA, enhancing its Business Information services in Switzerland [1][3]. Company Overview - Novertur International SA is a Swiss startup based in Lausanne, known for its digital expertise in managing data on Swiss companies through its platform business-monitor.ch, which has been operational since 2016 [2]. - The platform provides access to information on over 730,000 active Swiss businesses, serving as a vital tool for SMEs and large companies for risk management and B2B prospecting [2]. Strategic Implications - The acquisition will combine Novertur's technological innovations in data structuring and user experience with Coface's credit risk expertise, significantly enhancing Coface's Business Information offerings in Switzerland [3]. - This move aligns with Coface's strategic plan "Power the Core," aimed at improving high value-added services and strengthening local presence [3]. Leadership Commentary - Florent Schlaeppi, CEO and Founder of business-monitor.ch, expressed that joining Coface presents an opportunity to elevate their mission by leveraging their technology within a global player in business risk [4]. - Christian Moins, Country Manager of Coface Switzerland, highlighted that this acquisition reinforces Coface's ambition to be a key player in Business Information and strengthens its position in the Swiss market [4].