Brightstar Capital Partners

At Brightstar, we believe providing capital is only part of the equation. Our approach to driving lasting success is true partnership, rolling up our sleeves alongside founders while bringing decades of experience to the table to help unlock potential.   We aim to support management teams in building companies that generate sustainable growth, leaning on discipline, alignment, and a focus on identifying untapped opportunities that help deliver value creation long into the future.   Learn more about our approach: https://lnkd.in/ejJXJSRq

At Brightstar, we believe culture is intentional – and taking the time to connect, reflect, and have fun together is an important part of that. Last week, our team gathered for our annual firm offsite, a week that combined adventure, insight, and meaningful conversations about the future of the firm. This year’s offsite was especially significant as we celebrated our 10-year anniversary. Founder, CEO & Co-Chair Andrew Weinberg and Co-Chair Marcelo Claure reflected on how far we’ve come as a firm and shared their vision for the decade ahead, including how we’re embracing AI as a core part of how we operate and invest. Our team also spent time diving deep into our portfolio, learning from one another, sharing best practices, and reinforcing the values that have defined Brightstar since day one. Intentional moments and getting the opportunity to connect with teammates across offices reminded us that collaboration and curiosity are at the heart of our success. Here’s to the next 10 years of growth, innovation, and building Brightstar’s future together.

We’re looking forward to the CAIS Alternative Investment Summit in Los Angeles this week where Brightstar Founder, CEO & Co-Chair Andrew Weinberg will join industry peers on the panel “Private Equity in the Modern Portfolio: Rethinking Allocation for Long-Term Growth.” The discussion will explore how private equity can play a meaningful role in long-term portfolio construction, balancing return potential with risk and liquidity, and helping uncover opportunities for lasting value creation in today’s evolving market. At Brightstar, we believe the middle market remains one of the most compelling areas for value creation, and that innovation, including the thoughtful integration of AI, will continue to shape the next era of private equity.

Brightstar Partner and Co-Chair Marcelo Claure recently joined the 2025 AI Symposium, hosted by J.P. Morgan and Harvard Business School. The symposium brought together Chief Investment Officers and institutional investors, exchanging insights with leading AI experts from around the world. Hosted by Mary Callahan Erdoes and Keith Cahill, Marcelo joined Paris Heymann and Brad Gerstner to explore the convergence of private and public markets in AI innovation and practical AI techniques that are transforming organizations. At Brightstar, we’re proud to help lead conversations at the forefront of innovation. 

The era of AI is no longer on the horizon, it’s already reshaping global finance, transactions and digital services. Last week at the Milken Institute’s Asia Summit in Singapore, Partner & Co-Chair Marcelo Claure joined a panel to unpack how tech-enabled institutions are adapting in this new era. The conversation explored which sectors are at the forefront of AI adoption, what risks are inherent in this period of transformation, and how institutions can build secure and inclusive platforms that remain at the center of global transactions and consumer engagement. Marcelo shared Brightstar’s perspective on the opportunities and challenges ahead, highlighting which industries are ahead in adoption and why. We’re proud to see him represent Brightstar in such a timely discussion on the future of technology, finance, and global commerce as our team continues to integrate the transformative power of AI into our processes and traditional private equity value creation approaches. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ej5d2HnN #MIGlobal

A huge welcome to our new associates Henry Cai, Caroline Forbess, Tyler Gordon, Rylie Greenman and Nisha Patel!   We’re thrilled to have you join the team and look forward to the energy, curiosity, and fresh perspective you’ll bring to Brightstar as we continue supporting our portfolio companies to help unlock long-term growth and value.

At Brightstar, we invest at the intersection of capital, opportunity, and people. We believe true partnership, guided by our values and expertise, helps to unlock long-term value. As we navigate the estimated $105 trillion dollar Great Wealth Transfer that is reshaping the economy, our mission is to help companies shape the future and build sustainable legacies by blending traditional private equity value creation with the transformative power of AI. Guided by these principles, we aim to be the trusted partner of choice for businesses striving for their next stage of growth. Discover more about our core investment values below. https://lnkd.in/eD5F4_M5

The auto remarketing industry’s highly fragmented landscape, combined with its rich data and technological potential, has created significant potential opportunity for growth and innovation in the sector. As CEO, Founder and Co-Chair Andrew Weinberg recently shared with Automotive News, these fundamentals are what made portfolio company America's Group a compelling investment back in 2021. Since then, America’s Group has been expanding rapidly, through strategic acquisitions and organic growth, including leveraging technology and AI to better serve its customers. We’re proud of this momentum and excited to see this growth continue. Click through below to see why we feel “bullish” about the auto remarketing industry and read more here: https://lnkd.in/e3fqmuCB

In today’s private equity landscape, we believe operational expertise has become a key differentiator in driving long-term, sustainable growth.   Hear Brightstar CEO, Founder & Co-Chair Andrew Weinberg discuss our partnership model and tailored hands-on approach, and how we aim to help businesses scale by pairing traditional value creation strategies with more modern tools, including AI.

In partnership with Family Business Magazine, we recently hosted a webinar focused on our research that highlights the challenges of succession planning for family businesses. With over 140 participants in attendance, we explored the reasons families often delay succession, what drives a smooth leadership transition, and the role that governance can play in alignment. Participants also discussed the need to approach succession planning as a continuous process and highlighted the importance of engaging the next generation through education, meaningful experience, and granting them autonomy. Thank you to Partners Charles Yoon and Reidar Brekke, Chief Marketing Officer Craig Thomas, and our friends at Family Business Magazine for leading this valuable discussion. Learn more about our research below and by visiting https://lnkd.in/eza6-rni