Ylang is a principal investment firm focused on small and mid-sized privately held companies operating in the growing fragrances & flavours markets. We take a collaborative approach to investing, partnering with winning businesses to unlock their full potential.
Operational Excellence
From investment selection to strategy implementation, we follow a rigorous process to identify growth opportunities and unlock a company´s full potential.
Shared Success
Backed by more than 40 years´ of entrepreneurial success, we take a hands-on approach to investing, providing expert industry knowledge and strategic management guidance to the companies we work with.
Long-term Focus
We believe strong company foundations compound in value over time. That is why we take a long-term approach to investing, working closely with our partners to build companies that endure.
We are Different
Unlike traditional private equity firms, we use our own funds to invest in companies. Direct ownership means we are strongly committed to what we do and can enjoy greater investment flexibility, unconstrained by short-term performance or time horizons. It means we can truly do what we love: focusing on long-term value creation and building companies that endure.
Unlocking Long-term Value
We take direct ownership stakes in strategic investments that meet our criteria, and we provide expert management services and industry knowledge to drive transformation and deliver long-term value creation for all stakeholders.
Partnering for Success
Our multidisciplinary team combines decades of entrepreneurial success and market knowledge with operational, financial and technical expertise to help companies achieve industry leadership.
Investing with Meaning
We take a collaborative approach to investing, working closely with management teams, employees and the communities we serve to unlock sustainable growth that benefits all stakeholders.
