Approach

Approach

BEING LOCAL MATTERS, NOW MORE THAN EVER.

Our geographically distributed model is essential to our strategy. Our team members live across the country. Our local presence in key markets enables us to work closely with our portfolio companies and keep our ears to the ground to access new opportunities.

Strategy

Differentiated Sourcing

The Brightstar team sources investments through our network of connections and systemic and repeatable process.

Operational Expertise

We view the world through an operational lens, leveraging our experience and working together with our portfolio companies to add value. We use our relationships to help businesses expand into new markets and improve along every step of the supply chain

The Us & Us Model

Our model truly partners our team with the management team of our portfolio companies. This means that in addition to capital, we seek to provide operational insight and learn from the specific circumstances of the management team. This model allows us to be true partners throughout the journey.

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Brightstar M.R.I.™

We utilize a proprietary approach to value creation in our investments. We collaborate with management and envision a company’s full potential to shape its industry.

Sector Focus

Sector Focus

Brightstar focuses on sectors where we can add value, utilizing our operational expertise to drive efficiency and growth.

Business Services

  • Telecommunications
  • Satellite Communications
  • Logistics & Distribution
  • Health & Wellness Services

  • Marketing Services
  • Insurance & Fintech Services

Consumer Services

  • Nutritional Products
  • Food & Beverage
  • Medical Devices
  • Agriculture
  • Building Products

Industrial Services

  • Industrial & Shipping Equipment

  • Construction Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Water Utilities
  • Environmental Services
  • Waste Management

Government Services & Technology

  • Engineering Research & Consulting Services

  • Aerospace Manufacturing
  • Micro-Manufacturing
  • Precision Optics

Brightstar Values

Our Commitment

Brightstar is committed to investing in the spirit of responsible business ethics and practices as outlined in the industry guidelines set forth in the American Investment Council Guidelines on Responsible Investment. We believe that the effective management of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues can create better risk-adjusted returns and help build sustainable businesses that benefit all stakeholders.

Sourcing

At the earliest stages of our investment process we screen every opportunity for ESG ‘red flags’ and conduct an industry analysis focusing on outlook and trends.

Due Diligence

In our pre-investment due diligence, we engage internal and external experts to identify and evaluate ESG risks and value creation opportunities on a per company basis. During this time, we seek to find areas with the greatest capability, potential, and likelihood for significant ESG impact.

Ownership Period

Throughout our ownership period we actively work with portfolio company management to develop a plan to address ESG risks and identify focused initiatives to generate long-term value through ESG.

Exit

As active owners our goal is to build businesses that generate value over the long-term. We aim to ‘future proof’ our companies and reduce ESG risks at the time exit while highlighting value enhancements made during our ownership period.

BEING LOCAL MATTERS, NOW MORE THAN EVER.

Our geographically distributed model is essential to our strategy. Through our eight offices across the country and local presence in additional key markets, enables us to work closely with our portfolio companies and keep our ears to the ground to access new opportunities.

New York City

650 Fifth Avenue, 29th Floor
New York, NY 10019

Palm Beach

440 Royal Palm Way, Suite 302
Palm Beach, FL 33480

Greenwich

1700 East Putnam Ave, Suite 208
Greenwich, CT 06780

St. Louis

9859 Big Bend Blvd, Floor 2
St. Louis, MO 63122

Nashville

5141 Virginia Way, Suite 225
Brentwood, TN 37027

Denver

3200 E Cherry Creek South Drive Suite 410
Denver, CO 80209

Orange County

28202 Cabot Road #303
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

Bay Area

1646 N California Blvd., Suite #315 (Third Floor)
Walnut Creek, CA 94596