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Updates from Brightstar and our portfolio, along with perspectives on the middle market, business building, and the evolving tools that may shape how companies operate.

What you'll find here:

  • Firm announcements
  • Portfolio company updates
  • Industry and operating perspectives
  • Views on sourcing, value creation, and the middle market
  • Perspectives on technology and AI in business operations
Brightstar Capital Partners Invests in Simon Eye, a Vision Care Platform

Brightstar Capital Partners Invests in Simon Eye, a Vision Care Platform

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May 7, 2026
Brightstar Partner & Co-Chair Marcelo Claure Interviewed on Bloomberg Television

Brightstar Partner & Co-Chair Marcelo Claure Interviewed on Bloomberg Television

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May 5, 2026
Brightstar Capital Partners Invests in Bendon, a Provider of Screen-Free Children’s Activity Products

Brightstar Capital Partners Invests in Bendon, a Provider of Screen-Free Children’s Activity Products

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April 22, 2026
Astrion Names Tom Vice Executive Chair and CEO, Appoints Eric Brown President of Space Operations and Allied Missions and Conn Doherty Chief Growth Officer

Astrion Names Tom Vice Executive Chair and CEO, Appoints Eric Brown President of Space Operations and Allied Missions and Conn Doherty Chief Growth Officer

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April 2, 2026
America’s Auto Auction Enters Global Market with Acquisition of UK-Based G3 Vehicle Auctions

America’s Auto Auction Enters Global Market with Acquisition of UK-Based G3 Vehicle Auctions

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April 2, 2026
Brightstar Capital Partners Names Eric Epstein Partner and Co-Chair

Brightstar Capital Partners Names Eric Epstein Partner and Co-Chair

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April 1, 2026
W.W. Williams Expands California Footprint with Acquisition of Valley Power Systems

W.W. Williams Expands California Footprint with Acquisition of Valley Power Systems

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March 12, 2026
America’s Auto Auction Continues National Expansion with Location in Arizona

America’s Auto Auction Continues National Expansion with Location in Arizona

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March 9, 2026
America’s Auto Auction Establishes First Iowa Location with Acquisition of Plaza Auto Auction

America’s Auto Auction Establishes First Iowa Location with Acquisition of Plaza Auto Auction

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March 4, 2026
America’s Auto Auction Expands Albany Location to Create a Larger Sale for Southwest Georgia Dealers

America’s Auto Auction Expands Albany Location to Create a Larger Sale for Southwest Georgia Dealers

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February 3, 2026
AI’s mid-market moment: Why the next growth revolution will come from the middle

AI’s mid-market moment: Why the next growth revolution will come from the middle

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January 19, 2026
Novae Acquires Aluma, Expanding Its Leadership in Trailers and Truck Bodies

Novae Acquires Aluma, Expanding Its Leadership in Trailers and Truck Bodies

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January 7, 2026

Featured insight

We believe the next phase of middle-market value creation may increasingly include the practical application of technology and AI.

Our focus is on how these tools may support:

  • Productivity
  • Decision-making
  • Execution
  • Business transformation
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