IY International

Est. 2015

Think forward.
Move forward.

IY International backs ambitious businesses with capital, strategic support, and help expanding across the United States and Asia.

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Established
2015
Markets
U.S. & Asia
Sectors of focus
06
Perspective
Long-term

01 — About

We back exceptional companies with patient capital and a long-term perspective.

IY International invests in growing businesses and works alongside the founders and teams who lead them.

With relationships in the United States and Asia, we support companies as they grow — from building a sound foundation to expanding beyond their home market.

02 — Focus

Areas of focus.

  1. 01

    Consumer & Lifestyle Brands

    Retail, beauty, and personal care brands with staying power.

  2. 02

    Healthcare & Wellness

    Health services and wellness businesses serving changing patient and consumer needs.

  3. 03

    Technology & Internet

    Software, internet, and platform businesses designed to scale across markets.

  4. 04

    Media & Entertainment

    Digital media and entertainment companies that shape what audiences watch, read, and share.

  5. 05

    Real Estate & Real Assets

    Property, land, and other physical assets.

  6. 06

    Hospitality & Dining

    Distinctive restaurant and hospitality concepts.

03 — Approach

Built for the long term.

Durable value

We invest with patience, focused on building lasting businesses rather than chasing short-term results.

Engaged ownership

We work closely with management teams as engaged shareholders, contributing perspective and relationships where they are most useful.

Cross-border reach

We help companies establish a presence and scale across the United States and Asia.

Our Principles

We treat the companies we back, the people who lead them, and our colleagues with respect and fairness — and we strive to be a positive influence in the communities where we work.

04 — Contact

Begin a conversation.

Tell us about your company or the business opportunity you have in mind, and we will be in touch if there is a potential fit.

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