The Riverside Company, a global investment firm focused on the smaller end of the middle market, has announced that an affiliated European fund has invested in a controlling stake of Essential Compositions, a fast-growing developer and manufacturer of fragrances. The investment represents Riverside’s sixth deal in the specialty ingredients space in Europe.

Founded in Gandía, Spain, in 1980, Essential Compositions is dedicated to the creation and production of fragrances for end markets such as perfumery, personal care, air care, and home care. The company sells most of its products directly to 250 customers across more than 40 countries globally.

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