Brightstar Capital Partners

Brightstar Capital Partners is a private equity firm based in New York, founded in 2015. It specializes in mid-market investments across various sectors, including consumer goods, industrial services, business services, and technology. The firm employs active value creation strategies by leveraging a broad network of relationships that encompasses its team, investors, portfolio companies, and third-party advisors. This connectivity allows Brightstar to identify and capitalize on investment opportunities, ultimately enhancing value for all stakeholders involved. The firm targets investments ranging from $50 million to $300 million in each portfolio company, focusing on generating significant returns through its proprietary investment approach.

Matthew Allard

Partner

Joseph Bartek

CFO and Partner

Reidar Brekke

Partner and Member of the Investment Committee

Brian Cronin

Principal

Raul Deju

Partner and Member of the Investment Committee

Michael Drexler

Chief Strategy Officer and Managing Director

Maha Eltobgy

Managing Director and Chief Sustainability Officer

Jacob Herschend

Principal

Gary Hokkanen

Senior Partner and Investment Committee Observer

Renee Noto

Partner, Investment Committee Member and President

Jonathan Quigley

Managing Director and Chief Network Officer

Bruce Roberson

President, COO and Member of the Investment Committee

Larry Schmidlapp

Principal

Michael Singer

Partner

Sam Totusek

Principal

Andrew S. Weinberg

Founder, CEO, Managing Partner and Chair of the Investment Committee

Yue Xi

Principal

Margaret Parks Zerman

Principal

8 past transactions

Amerit Fleet Solutions

Venture Round in 2020
Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. provides fleet maintenance and management services in North America. It maintains and manages various vehicle and asset types, including alternative fuel vehicles; manages an on-site workforce; and creates customer-driven service programs. The company offers fleet service centers that provide maintenance and repair services; and mobile service centers to service the fleet’s assets in remote locations. Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. was formerly known as KelleyAmerit Fleet Services, Inc. and changed its name to Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. in September 2012. The company is based in Walnut Creek, California.

Amerit Fleet Solutions

Acquisition in 2020
Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. provides fleet maintenance and management services in North America. It maintains and manages various vehicle and asset types, including alternative fuel vehicles; manages an on-site workforce; and creates customer-driven service programs. The company offers fleet service centers that provide maintenance and repair services; and mobile service centers to service the fleet’s assets in remote locations. Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. was formerly known as KelleyAmerit Fleet Services, Inc. and changed its name to Amerit Fleet Solutions, Inc. in September 2012. The company is based in Walnut Creek, California.

Likewize

Acquisition in 2020
Brightstar Corp. is a specialist in services for the global wireless industry, driving performance of manufacturers, operators and retailers through expertise, innovation and global infrastructure. As the world's largest specialized wireless distributor and leader in innovation and diversified services for the wireless industry, Brightstar helps customers overcome difficult challenges quickly and efficiently to improve profitability and market share.

Capstone Nutrition

Acquisition in 2019
Capstone Nutrition, LLC, founded in 1989 and based in Ogden, Utah, specializes in the development and manufacturing of science-based nutrition products. The company offers a diverse range of products, including vitamins, minerals, anti-aging solutions, and general wellness items. It operates state-of-the-art facilities in both Ogden, Utah, and Spring Hill, Tennessee, providing a comprehensive, turnkey service for innovators in the nutrition and over-the-counter (OTC) markets. Capstone Nutrition is recognized for its commitment to high quality, evidenced by its adherence to rigorous manufacturing standards and certifications, such as NSF GMP and NSF for Sport, among others. The company has been active in conceiving, developing, producing, and packaging various nutritional products, catering to clients in the United States and internationally.

Bobcat of St. Louis

Acquisition in 2019
Bobcat of St. Louis, also known as Gateway Bobcat, LLC, has been a key player in the industrial equipment market since its establishment in 1990. Located in St. Louis, the company specializes in the sales, parts, and service of Bobcat® and Doosan®-branded equipment. It caters to a diverse clientele, including farmers, ranchers, construction professionals, and landscape contractors, offering a wide range of equipment and attachments designed to enhance productivity in various tasks such as mowing, tilling, raking, grading, and snow removal. In addition to sales, Bobcat of St. Louis provides rental services, ensuring customers have access to the necessary machinery and equipment for their projects. With a commitment to customer service, the company is well-equipped to meet the needs of both new and existing clients.

QualTek

Acquisition in 2018
QualTek is a technology-driven provider of infrastructure services in the telecommunications industry, focusing on the 5G wireless, wireline, satellite, power grid modernization, and renewable energy sectors throughout North America. The company offers a range of services, including technical labor, project management, and support services, catering to both private sector clients and state and local municipalities. QualTek operates with a workforce of over 1,000 technicians distributed across 33 field offices, making it a key player in the deployment and support of advanced telecommunications infrastructure.

Global Resale

Acquisition in 2016
Global Resale specializes in lifecycle management solutions for technology assets. The company collaborates with manufacturers, carriers, resellers, and large corporate accounts to streamline the replacement of devices while maximizing their residual value. It collects a variety of devices at the end of their initial lifecycle, ensuring secure data destruction and refurbishing the assets to meet quality standards. Through rigorous testing and inspection in certified facilities, Global Resale prepares these devices for resale. The refurbished units are then sold through online retail, reseller, and wholesale channels globally, providing customers with reliable, certified equipment.
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