PAINE SCHWARTZ PARTNERS, LLC
PAINE SCHWARTZ PARTNERS, LLC is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US, western-europe and australia investing in Climate, food-and-agribusiness, sustainable-food-chain and health-and-wellness.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Climate, food-and-agribusiness, sustainable-food-chain, health-and-wellness
- Invests in
- US-wide, western-europe, australia
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 1997
- Assets under management
- $6.5B
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Thesis
Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm focused on sustainable food chain investing, with a differentiated approach to the global food and agribusiness sector. The firm leverages a thesis-driven strategy and operational expertise to enhance the value of its investments. Their core investment themes are increasing productivity and sustainability within the global food system, and addressing the growing consumer demand for health and wellness. They believe value creation and sustainability are interconnected, aiming to drive positive outcomes from a sustainability perspective. The firm targets companies that help address global challenges such as food security, climate, and nutrition, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. Paine Schwartz Partners primarily focuses on control buyout investments, with a smaller allocation to growth companies. Their strategy is OECD-focused, encompassing global businesses headquartered in North America, Western Europe, and Australia. As of December 31, 2025, Paine Schwartz Partners had $6.5 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM). In September 2023, the firm announced the final closing of its Food Chain Fund VI, L.P. ("Fund VI") at $1.7 billion in total capital commitments, making it their largest fund to date. The firm has over 20 years of investment track record in the food and agribusiness sector and a team of over 60 employees and advisors.
Common questions
Does PAINE SCHWARTZ PARTNERS, LLC invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. PAINE SCHWARTZ PARTNERS, LLC lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
Where does PAINE SCHWARTZ PARTNERS, LLC invest?
PAINE SCHWARTZ PARTNERS, LLC invests in the US, western-europe and australia.