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Paine Schwartz Partners
Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm specializing in sustainable food chain investing. With a differentiated focus on the global food and...
Paine Schwartz Partners
Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm specializing in sustainable food chain investing. With a differentiated focus on the global food and agribusiness sector, it leverages a thesis-driven approach and operational expertise to enhance value in each of its investments. It is thematically focused on productivity and sustainability across the global food system and on health and wellness.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2012
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
610 Broadway 3rd Floor New York, NY 10012, United States
Additional offices
San Mateo, CA, United States
Principals
Kevin Schwartz
Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner
Angelos Dassios
Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner
Dexter Paine
Chairman
Alex Corbacho
Partner
Lutz Goedde
Partner
Govert Barbas
Managing Director, Head of Business Development and Capital Markets
Therisa P George
Managing Director
Adam Klein
Managing Director
Lee Nussbaum
Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who controls investment decisions at Paine Schwartz Partners?
The firm lists Angelos Dassios as Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner, with Kevin Schwartz as CEO and Dexter Paine as Chairman. Portfolio decisions are supported by Partners Alex Corbacho and Lutz Goedde, along with a team of managing directors accustomed to buyout, growth, and co-investment structures.
What exactly does Paine Schwartz invest in?
The firm invests across the global food and agribusiness supply chain — from crop inputs and agricultural productivity tools to food processing, logistics, and branded consumer goods. Its mandate includes buyout, growth equity, co-investment, and public-to-private transactions within this sector.
Does Paine Schwartz operate outside the United States?
Its headquarters are in New York and a second office is in San Mateo, California. The firm's strategy targets the global food supply chain; its formal materials and advisory board composition indicate investment activity in North America and Europe.
How is sustainability integrated into the firm's investment process?
Paine Schwartz maintains a dedicated in-house sustainability function led by a Head of Sustainability and a Sustainability Analyst. The firm states it uses an integrated approach to address food security, climate, and nutrition issues throughout due diligence and portfolio company oversight.
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