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Brightstar Capital Partners
Private Equity Firm
Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity firm focused on investing in closely held family, founder, or entrepreneur-led businesses. It employs an operationally intensive 'Us & Us' approach to drive value creation through management, operational improvements, and strategic guidance.
Overview and Management
Establishment Year
2015
Mission
Brightstar believes in fostering growth through relationships, operational expertise, and aligned interests, prioritizing values over valuations and building sustainable legacies.
Values
People first, trusted partnerships, building sustainable legacies, values over valuations, and process-driven operations.
Investment Roles
General Partner (GP)
Participant Demographics
Focus on closely held and family-owned businesses, including middle-market companies.
Generational Wealth Planning
Focus on sustainable growth and succession planning for family businesses, aiding in navigating generational wealth transfer challenges.
Risk Tolerance
Focus on businesses with resilient end-market demand, limited cyclicality, and high barriers to entry, avoiding reliance on binary outcomes.
References or Case Studies
Portfolio highlights include both realized and ongoing investments in sectors such as industrials, business services, and consumer services.
Team Experience
Partners have extensive networks, industry expertise, and operational experience.
Notable Achievements
Completed over 45 transactions, managing over $4 billion in assets.
Project Track Record
Investments in sectors like fleet maintenance, consumer services, government services, and industrial equipment.
Exit Strategies
Focus on creating sustainable value and ESG considerations during exits.
Legal, Compliance and Contact Information
Regulatory Registrations
SEC
Compliance History
No major violations reported.
info@brightstarcp.com
Phone Number
212-430-2500
Address
New York United States