Paine Schwartz Partners

Paine Schwartz Partners is a U.S.-based private equity firm focused on sustainable food chain investing. The firm targets agriculture and food sectors, including crop inputs, crop protection and biologicals, agtech, ingredients, animal health, and related supply-chain services. It typically makes control or significant minority investments and collaborates with management teams to scale platforms serving farmers, input manufacturers, processors, and distributors.

Relevant to the chemical industry, Paine Schwartz has invested in businesses developing and commercializing agricultural chemicals and biological solutions, as well as adjacent testing, analytics, and formulation capabilities. Its investment approach emphasizes productivity, resource efficiency, and regulatory compliance across global markets.