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Financial ServicesNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm focused on sustainable food chain investing, based in New York City. It targets opportunities along the food and agribusiness value chain, anchored by two investment themes: productivity and sustainability, and health and wellness. The firm pursues primarily control buyouts, with a smaller allocation to growth-oriented opportunities. With more than two decades of experience, Paine Schwartz emphasizes a thesis-driven, proactive approach to building value in differentiated companies. In April 2026, Paine Schwartz announced the sale of AgBiTech, a global leader in biological crop protection solutions, to BASF Agricultural Solutions. The firm maintains a mid-sized team and operates within the financial services sector, focusing on sustainable food system investing.