Hendrix Genetics Merges Hypor with Danish Genetics to Form Global Swine Genetics Alliance

Paine Schwartz Partners Makes Strategic Investment in Hendrix Genetics

November 22, 2021

Agriculture

Paine Schwartz Partners, alongside co-investors Mitsui & Co. and Rabo Investments, has completed a strategic investment acquiring a 50% ownership stake in Hendrix Genetics. NPM Capital sold its minority interest as part of the transaction; co-founders Thijs Hendrix and Antoon van den Berg retain the other 50% and Hendrix Genetics will continue to be led by CEO Jolanda van Haarlem. Financial terms were not disclosed and the investment is intended to accelerate growth by expanding breeding programs, technology and data capabilities, and geographic reach.

Nexus Agriscience Acquires Hemp Division and IP Portfolio from Biotech Institute

January 27, 2026

Biotechnology

Nexus Agriscience has acquired the hemp division and intellectual property portfolio of Biotech Institute, internalizing genetics, germplasm, and research talent to expand its molecular farming platform. The transaction brings issued and pending patents, proprietary germplasm, seed inventory, and key personnel into Nexus to accelerate development of hemp-derived natural ingredients for flavor, fragrance, and functional markets.

Halberg A/S Acquires Løgismose A/S from IK Partners

June 28, 2023

Food & Beverage

Halberg A/S, a fifth-generation family-owned group based in Svendborg, has agreed to acquire Danish high-end food brand Løgismose A/S from IK Partners' IK VII Fund; financial terms were not disclosed. Løgismose will remain an independent company headquartered in Broby with the current management team retained, and the transaction is expected to complete on 31 August 2023.

Thoma Bravo Completes Growth Investment in Hypergene

December 14, 2023

Cloud & SaaS

Thoma Bravo has completed a majority growth investment in Hypergene, a Malmö-based SaaS provider of corporate performance management and project & portfolio management software. The investment will support Hypergene's product development and European expansion; Monterro and other minority shareholders sold their stakes with Hypergene management remaining as shareholders.

Paine Schwartz Partners Makes Strategic Investment in HGS BioScience (Formerly Humic Growth Solutions)

September 20, 2022

Agriculture

Paine Schwartz Partners completed a strategic investment through its Food Chain Fund VI in HGS BioScience (formerly Humic Growth Solutions), a Jacksonville-based manufacturer of extracted humic and fulvic acid products. The investment (terms undisclosed) will support the company's growth, product innovation and operational scaling across its six North American manufacturing sites and global distribution footprint.

Demeetra AgBio Acquires Hera BioLabs

January 29, 2026

Biotechnology

Demeetra AgBio has completed the acquisition and full integration of Hera BioLabs, consolidating commercial rights to the hyperactive Super piggyBac transposase platform under Demeetra. The deal brings Hera’s in vitro services into Demeetra’s R&D, winds down Hera’s in vivo services, and positions Demeetra as the definitive commercial licensor for Super piggyBac across research, development, and biomanufacturing use cases.