Compagnie Chargeurs Invest officially adopts its new identity, Belgrano
Following the Extraordinary General Meeting held on 20 October, Belgrano officially becomes the company’s new name.
A pioneering group
since 1872
In 1872, the maiden voyage of the steamship Belgrano, the first vessel of the Compagnie des Chargeurs Réunis, opened a sea route linking the continents and laid the foundations of an international entrepreneurial saga. True to this pioneering heritage, Belgrano today develops world-leading businesses in culture and education, fashion, luxury, sciences and bespoke investment.
A family-owned company driven by more than 1,800 talented people working in 100 countries, Belgrano successfully grows iconic brands such as Museum Studio, Swaine, Skira, Chaplin’s World, Nativa, Harwanne and Chargeurs PCC.
+Museum StudioA world leader in the production of high-value-added cultural experiences, Museum Studio designs, develops, and manages cultural projects for museums, foundations, heritage sites, and brands worldwide. As the aggregation of nine leading companies, the brand vertically integrates all the functions of the value chain, from consulting to operations.
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+Chaplin's WorldLocated in Corsier-sur-Vevey in Switzerland, Chaplin’s World is an exceptional cultural site dedicated to the life and work of Charlie Chaplin. Arranged in the artist’s family residence, the Manoir de Ban, this immersive space combines museum, Hollywood studio and botanical park to offer visitors a poetic escape in the Swiss Riviera, a center of creation and culture.
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+SkiraA historic Swiss-based publishing house founded in 1928, Skira is a global reference in art publishing. Recognized for the meticulous quality of its production and the excellence of its monographs, the brand supports the world’s greatest museums, collectors and artists in the publication of exceptional works and catalogues.
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+Beau Cedre InstituteNestled on the banks of Lake Geneva in Montreux in a historic 19th-century mansion, the Institut Beau Cèdre combines Swiss academic rigor with the highest standards of the art of living. It is the international hub for training in the fields of culture, institution management, and artistic mediation provided by Skira Education Systems.
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+SwaineA British brand founded in 1750, Swaine embodies artisanal luxury and traditional English craftsmanship. Famous for its umbrellas, exceptional leather goods and handmade leather accessories, the brand has provided the Royal Family and a demanding international clientele for several centuries.
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+NativaNativa stands out as a pioneering label in responsible sourcing of natural fibers, notably traceable merino wool. By connecting farmers to global fashion brands based on strict animal welfare and sustainable land management criteria, the brand guarantees total transparency from field to garment.
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+Grand Palais ImmersifGrand Palais Immersif designs and produces spectacular digital exhibitions in the heart of Paris and around the world. Born from the alliance between museum expertise and technological innovation, the brand offers the general public immersive artistic and historical experiences that are both scientific, playful, and accessible to everyone.
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+Altesse StudioThe heir to centuries-old French brushmaking expertise, Altesse Studio manufactures high-end hair brushes crafted from noble materials. Certified as a Living Heritage Enterprise, the brand combines traditional craftsmanship with innovation to sublimate the hair fiber through exceptional daily care.
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+Chargeurs PCCA world leader in coating and technical solutions for the textile industry, Chargeurs PCC supplies the largest fashion and ready-to-wear houses. The brand develops innovative and eco-friendly structural materials that guarantee the drape, durability and comfort of clothing.
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+Senfa-CilanderBorn from the convergence of European textile expertise, Senfa-Cilander specializes in the treatment, enhancement and coating of technical textiles. The company designs advanced textile solutions for architecture, boating and military applications.
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+Harwanne Capital ManagementA Franco-Swiss selective investment house founded in 1955, Harwanne Capital Management supports a select group of institutional investors and companies at the heart of the real economy. Present in Geneva and Paris, the firm deploys bespoke financial engineering and a highly selective strategy to finance the development, transmission and sustainable growth of key players in their sector.
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+AlumoA Swiss maison founded in 1918 and a true benchmark in textile haute couture, Alumo creates shirt fabric of exceptional finesse. Recognized for its Egypt Giza cotton with extra-long fibers, the manufactory supplies the world’s most demanding tailors, designers and luxury houses.
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Four platforms of excellence
Under a single banner, Belgrano brings together houses of excellence, each a leader in its market with a global reach, sharing the same high standards. Four thematic platforms structure the portfolio.
Culture & EducationMuseum StudioSkira Education Systems
Luxury & HeritageChargeurs PCCLuxury FibersPersonal Goods
Sciences & SystemsSenfa-Cilander
PREMIUM CAPITALHarwanne Capital ManagementBelgrano's participationsOur key figures
As of 31 December 2025
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