Youngtimers AG (YTME)

Overview

Youngtimers AG is a distinct investment firm with a strategic focus on the European sector, targeting media, ecommerce, and lifestyle goods industries. Previously known as The Native SA, the firm underwent a rebranding to Youngtimers AG in July 2021, marking a new chapter in its evolution since its inception in 1998. The company is based in Basel, Switzerland, where it orchestrates its operations aimed at identifying and capitalizing on special situation investments. Youngtimers AG is renowned for its dual-investment approach, which comprises control investments in private companies to implement turnaround and roll-up strategies, alongside making tactical minority investments in listed equities. This strategic combination allows Youngtimers AG to diversify its portfolio and leverage opportunities across different stages of business development and market cycles.

Products and Services

• Control Investments in Private Companies

Youngtimers AG specializes in acquiring controlling stakes in private companies that are primed for a turnaround or could benefit from a roll-up strategy. This approach involves the consolidation of multiple small companies in the same industry to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance market position. Through this investment strategy, Youngtimers AG seeks to unlock value by transforming underperforming companies into profitable ventures, thereby contributing to revitalizing sectors within the European market.

• Tactical Minority Investments in Listed Equities

Alongside its private company portfolio, Youngtimers AG strategically invests in minority stakes within publicly traded companies. These tactical investments are meticulously selected based on their potential to generate significant returns through specific market movements or corporate developments. By investing in listed equities, Youngtimers AG taps into the liquidity and growth potential of the public markets, complementing its more hands-on investments in private companies.