Paine Schwartz Partners

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1997

AUM

$6 500 M

Location

New York, New York, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Pre-seed Seed Series A Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Australia and others

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Paine Schwartz Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 1997 by W. Dexter Paine, III and Kevin Schwartz. The firm specializes in sustainable food chain investing, leveraging a thesis-driven approach and operational expertise to enhance value in its investments. With a team of 34 professionals, Paine Schwartz Partners focuses on driving growth through product expansion, R&D, and sustainability.

The firm invests primarily in the food and agribusiness sectors, targeting companies that address global challenges such as food security and climate change. Paine Schwartz Partners typically makes control buyout investments, with a smaller allocation to growth companies. The firm manages approximately $6.5 billion in assets, with notable funds including Paine & Partners Capital Fund IV and Paine Schwartz Food Chain Fund VI.

Notable investments by Paine Schwartz Partners include AMFRESH Group - cultivation, Gourmet International - distributors/wholesale, Dell Tech Laboratories - consulting services, TechniCAL - consulting services, and BERO - beverages. The firm is committed to sustainability and responsible investing, aligning its strategies with several UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Industry

ClimateTech HealthTech Energy Infrastructure Agriculture Consumer Products Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services

Paine Schwartz Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Paine & Partners Capital Fund IV	Private Equity (PE)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services HealthTech	Series B	North America	$5-10 m	$1200 M	September 2019
Paine Schwartz Food Chain Fund VI	Private Equity (PE)	Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Energy HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1700 M	September 2023

Contacts

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Kevin Schwartz Chief Executive Officer, Managing Partner

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Angelos Dassios Chief Investment Officer, Managing Partner

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FAQs about Paine Schwartz Partners

Is Paine Schwartz Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Paine Schwartz Partners is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Paine Schwartz Partners located?

Paine Schwartz Partners is located in New York, New York, United States.

When was Paine Schwartz Partners founded?

Paine Schwartz Partners was founded in 1997.

What sectors and industries does Paine Schwartz Partners invest in?

Paine Schwartz Partners invests in companies and startups in ClimateTech, HealthTech, Energy, Infrastructure, Agriculture, Consumer Products, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services.

What is Paine Schwartz Partners geographical focus of investments?

Paine Schwartz Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does Paine Schwartz Partners typically invest in?

Paine Schwartz Partners invests in companies and startups at Pre-seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Paine Schwartz Partners investment?

Paine Schwartz Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Paine Schwartz Partners?

Paine Schwartz Partners has around $6 500m assets under management.

When was Paine Schwartz Partners last fund created?

Paine Schwartz Partners last fund was created/launched in 2023-09-26

Is Paine Schwartz Partners impact investor?

Yes, Paine Schwartz Partners is impact investor.

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