Investing to feed a growing population better food with more efficient use of resources
A global leader in sustainable food chain investing, Paine Schwartz Partners has over 20 years of experience investing in the food and agribusiness sector. We have deep domain expertise, key industry relationships, and a proven track record of successfully investing in the space.
We Are Thematically-Focused
We deploy capital with a focus on two core investment themes – increasing productivity & sustainability across the global food system, and a growing consumer focus on health & wellness
We Are Thesis-Driven
We generate investment ideas through a proprietary, research-intensive process focused on specific segments of the food & agribusiness value chain
We Are Partnership-Oriented
We often partner with family owned and/or operated businesses, and leverage our industry expertise, network, and team to help them achieve their next phase of growth
We Are Operationally-Focused
We adopt a hands-on approach to value creation, leveraging our expertise, networks and sector knowledge to drive operational excellence across the portfolio
We Are Flexible Investors
We take a solutions-oriented approach in structuring our investments to satisfy the objectives of all stakeholders, from control buyouts to growth equity
Platform Investment Characteristics
Paine Schwartz Partners' strategy is driven by two core themes which we believe are associated with uncorrelated long-term growth.
Productivity and Sustainability
Investing in businesses which enhance productivity in the food value chain while limiting resource consumption.
Health and Wellness
Investing in businesses which provide access to healthier, more nutritious, safer food.
Platform Investment Characteristics
Geography
Control Orientation
Company Stage
Company Size
Equity Size
OECD-focused strategy, including global businesses headquartered in North America, Western Europe and Australia/New Zealand
Primarily control investments, with flexibility to make minority investments with appropriate governance
Primarily buyout investments with an allocation to growth equity investments
Buyout
Growth
Buyout
EBITDA: $10-$100M+
Enterprise Value: $100M-$1B
Growth
Commercially successful businesses, but likely pre-profitability
Buyout
$100-$300M, up to ~$1B including co-investments and partnerships
Growth
$50-100M, with flexibility to start smaller
Note: Some investments made by Paine Schwartz Partners may not follow one or more characteristics stated herein.
