Press Release10.03.2022
capiton acquires majority stake in Asyril SA to accelerate growth
Asyril SA, headquartered in Villaz-St-Pierre in Switzerland with subsidiaries in the US andJapan, is a market and technology leader in the flexible part feeder market. Its products arebeing used globally in assembly lines, facilitating process automation for a variety of industries.
Asyril’s product portfolio covers flexible feeding systems based on a patented 3-axis vibration
technology complemented by the newly established EYE+ control system. The products
enable a fast and optimal surface distribution of bulk parts and components during production
processes. EYE+, a vision-based software, was in-house developed with the goal to drasticallysimplify the setting-up of the flexible part feeder process, underlying Asyril’s development
towards industry 4.0 requirements, where software competence is key.
Asyril is very well-positioned to further benefit from the strong market growth of assembly
automation in general and increasing demand of flexible feeders in comparison to rigid
solutions. Together with the management team, capiton plans to grow the businessorganically, both by leveraging the significant potential of the company's innovative productportfolio and by further expanding its international footprint. Acquisitions broadening theproduct range will be considered as well.
Dr. Alain Codourey, CEO and Co-Founder of Asyril commented: “With capiton we were able
to bring on board a partner, who, in addition to an international network, has an extensive
understanding of our industry and experience in supporting fast-growing industrial technology
companies. capiton's investment means a big step forward for Asyril and together we will seekto further accelerate our growth.”
Alexander Zamora, Partner at capiton added: “The automation and increasing connectivity of
the industrial landscape is a core investment theme for our team, and we believe Asyril is at
the forefront of enabling this transformation. With strong industry tailwinds, we believe Asyril
has significant growth opportunities, and we look forward to supporting another founderbacked business to scale through investments in product innovation, commercial operations,and international expansion.”Transaction summary
capiton acquires Asyril from Swiss incubator Nivalis Group. Financing of the transaction isprovided by capiton’s current investment vehicle, capiton VI. Additional funds have been
reserved to finance both organic and inorganic growth initiatives.
Sellers and buyers have agreed not to disclose the financial terms of the transaction.

Asyril SA
Zone Industrielle du Vivier 221690 Villaz-St-Pierre | Switzerland

T. +41 26 653 71 90 | F. +41 26 653 71 91
info@asyril.com
CHE-113.748.605 TVA

About capiton
capiton is an independent, owner-managed private equity firm that manages a total fundvolume of over € 1.3 billion. The investment portfolio of capiton AG currently comprises 18
medium-sized companies. As an equity partner, capiton supports management buy-outs andgrowth financing in established medium-sized companies.

For more information
Alain Codourey, Z.I. du Vivier 22, 1690 Villaz-St-Pierre, Switzerland
Tel : +41 26 653 7102, email : alain.codourey@asyril.com

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