BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS
BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS is a Series C+ and buyout fund in the US and Canada writing $25M–$500M checks into Consumer, Enterprise, Marketplaces, business-services, industrials, government-services, technology, software, web, hardware-manufacturing and business-solutions.
- Stages
- Series C+, buyout
- Sectors
- Consumer, Enterprise, Marketplaces, business-services, industrials, government-services, technology, software, web, hardware-manufacturing, business-solutions
- Check size
- $25M–$500M
- Invests in
- US-wide, Canada
- Round role
- Leads rounds
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2015
- Assets under management
- $4.85B
- Website
- brightstarcp.com
Thesis
Brightstar Capital Partners is a private equity firm founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City. They specialize in control-oriented investments within the U.S. middle market, targeting closely held family, founder, and entrepreneur-owned businesses. Their strategy involves an operationally intensive approach, driving value through hands-on expertise and a strong network, often referred to as an "Us & Us" model. The firm focuses on sectors including business services, industrials, consumer, government services, and technology, with specific interests in software (web, marketplace, SaaS), business solutions, and hardware & manufacturing. Brightstar seeks majority stakes or full control of companies with resilient end-market demand, consolidation opportunities, and high barriers to entry. Their investment approach is flexible and collaborative, emphasizing partnership with management teams. As of December 31, 2025, the firm had approximately $4.85 billion in AUM. Their flagship funds typically invest $75 million to $500 million per company, while the Horizon Fund invests $25 million to $75 million. They have raised multiple funds, with Brightstar Capital Partners Fund III closing at $1.26 billion.
Common questions
Does BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS invest at the Series C+ stage?
Yes. BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS lists Series C+ and buyout among the stages it invests in.
What check size does BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS write?
BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS writes $25M–$500M checks.
Where does BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS invest?
BRIGHTSTAR CAPITAL PARTNERS invests in the US and Canada.