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Paine Schwartz Partners Sells AgBiTech to BASF
The private equity firm exits its investment in the global biological insecticide company.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:17pm
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Paine Schwartz Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on sustainable food and agriculture investments, has announced the successful sale of AgBiTech, a global leader in biological insecticide solutions, to BASF Agricultural Solutions.
Why it matters
The sale represents a significant exit for Paine Schwartz, which had invested in AgBiTech as part of its mission to back innovative, environmentally-friendly agricultural technologies. The transaction also highlights BASF's continued expansion into the biologicals market as major agribusinesses seek to diversify their product portfolios.
The details
AgBiTech has built a strong reputation for delivering effective, sustainable biological insecticide solutions to farmers in key agricultural markets. The company's products are used by growers around the world to manage pests while reducing reliance on traditional chemical pesticides.
- Paine Schwartz Partners announced the sale on April 1, 2026.
The players
Paine Schwartz Partners
The largest private equity firm dedicated to sustainable food chain investing.
AgBiTech
A global leader in biological insecticide solutions for the agricultural industry.
BASF Agricultural Solutions
The agricultural division of the German chemical company BASF, which is acquiring AgBiTech.
The takeaway
This transaction highlights the growing demand for environmentally-friendly agricultural technologies as major players in the industry seek to diversify their product portfolios and meet evolving consumer preferences.
