Axxence Group

Life Sciences

Leading supplier of natural aroma chemicals to the flavour and fragrance industry

Überblick

Axxence is a global supplier of natural aroma chemicals to the flavour and fragrance (F&F) industry. Its products are used by F&F companies to create natural flavours and fragrances for food and beverage, beauty and household applications. Headquartered in Emmerich (DE), with additional production sites in Slovakia and commercial presence in France, Japan and the USA, Axxence has established itself as a trusted partner for high quality and sustainable flavour solutions. In 2024, Axxence completed its first successful add-on acquisition, acquiring the majority of the assets of US competitor Natural Advantage.

Sector
Life Sciences
Investment
2021
Location
Emmerich (DE)
Status
Active

Axxence was acquired in a management buyout to support succession planning and drive operational excellence.

Investment Thesis

  • Strong consumer demand and regulatory support for natural ingredients
  • High barriers to entry due to access to raw materials, compliance requirements and manufacturing expertise
  • Recognised market leader with ability to deliver complex and innovative natural flavour chemicals

Value Creation

  • Investment in production capacity and process optimisation to enable scalable growth
  • Application of best practices and technology transfer to increase production efficiency
  • Geographic expansion in North America through M&A

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Frank Winkler

Managing Partner and Member of the Management Board

Daniel Genin

Investment Director
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