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Indesso

Indesso is Southeast Asia’s largest independent natural Flavor & Fragrance ingredients and Food & Wellness solutions provider.

Established in 1968 and headquartered in Jakarta, Indonesia, Indesso is a leading provider of natural ingredients, serving over 2,000 customers in the Flavors & Fragrances (“F&F”) industry in more than 50 countries globally. Indesso’s natural products are essential elements used in the formulation of a wide range of flavor ingredients in food and beverage products, as well as aromatherapy and fragrances in consumer products and nutraceuticals.

Over the years, Indesso has established a strong presence as a manufacturer of essential oils including their derivatives and botanical extracts unique to Indonesia. Through continuous research and innovation, it has transformed into an integrated solutions provider across the F&F ecosystem. Indesso is also one of the market leaders in Indonesia supplying F&F products and food ingredients on behalf of its global principals to the fast-growing local consumer goods industry.

Key Facts
Sector

Industrial Technology

Country

Indonesia

Fund
Entry

2021

Website

Indesso

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Market Trends and Drivers

Indesso’s underlying market is supported by global megatrends, such as the shift to natural based products, and the growing importance of sustainable supply chains. The Group supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through its “People – Partnership – Planet” program, which seeks to develop traceable and responsible natural raw material sourcing and reduce the environmental impact of its business activities.

Investment Potential

EQT Private Equity supports Indesso’s ambition for continued research driven product innovation and geographical expansion, as well as in enhancing digital capabilities and sustainability, leveraging on EQT’s inhouse expertise and global advisory network.

Board of directors

Chairperson

Budi Setiadharma

Board member

Wien P. Gunawan

Board member

Hanny Gunawan

Board member

Harsh Rajpal

Board member

Pandu Patria Sjahrir

Board member

Diyah Sasanti Retnaning

Management

CEO

Robby Gunawan

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