Paine Schwartz Partners
Overview
Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm specializing in sustainable food chain investing. With over 20 years of experience, the firm focuses on the global food and agribusiness sectors, leveraging a thesis-driven approach and operational expertise to enhance value in its investments. As of December 31, 2024, Paine Schwartz Partners has made 97 investments, including 32 platform companies, managing assets totaling $6.5 billion, with $5.9 billion invested in food and agribusiness. The firm has also generated $2.6 billion in co-investment opportunities. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes responsible investing, aiming to address global challenges such as food security, climate change, and nutrition. Paine Schwartz Partners seeks to create value by driving growth through product and customer expansion, supporting research and innovation, executing operational improvements, recruiting top talent, and focusing on sustainability to improve investment outcomes. This approach aligns with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Paine Schwartz Partners has a track record of successful investments in the food and agribusiness sectors. Notable investments include a strategic partnership with Costa Group, Australia's largest private producer of fresh produce, and the acquisition of Spearhead International, one of the European Union's largest agricultural producers. The firm's commitment to sustainability is further demonstrated by the publication of its Annual Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in sustainability priorities and initiatives within its portfolio companies.
Investment Focus
- Management buyouts
- Public-to-private transactions
- Growth capital investments
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Paine Schwartz Partners invest in?
Paine Schwartz Partners invests in Consumer Products & Services and Food and Agribusiness, and is based in New York, New York, United States. Paine Schwartz Partners is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Paine Schwartz Partners invest at?
Paine Schwartz Partners backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 100M - 400M.
Which regions does Paine Schwartz Partners invest in?
Paine Schwartz Partners invests across United States, United Kingdom, Australia and European Union.
Who are the partners at Paine Schwartz Partners?
Team members listed for Paine Schwartz Partners include Dexter Paine (Founder and Chairman) and Kevin Schwartz (CEO and Managing Partner).
What companies has Paine Schwartz Partners invested in?
Paine Schwartz Partners's portfolio includes Costa Group and Spearhead International.
How do I contact Paine Schwartz Partners?
Paine Schwartz Partners's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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