Paine Schwartz Partners, a private equity firm, completed the acquisition of a minority stake in Kynetec, a market research company, from Inflexion, a private equity firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. "We are investing in Kynetec at a time when the use of data and the ability to analyze it is becoming more critical as companies across the value chain increasingly rely on it to implement efficient and sustainable practices. Kynetec has a strong foundation and the ability to grow by moving to new markets, deepening its offerings, enhancing its technology and pursuing complementary bolt-on acquisitions. In particular, key opportunities include expanding in the machinery segment, growing animal health offerings and delivering solutions that support agricultural sustainability," Kevin Schwartz, Paine Schwartz CEO.