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Brightstar Capital Partners Raises Over $710 million for Inaugural Private Equity Fund Program
03.16.18
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Simpson Thacher represented Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) in connection with raising over $710 million for its inaugural fund program. The sum is one of the largest first-time private equity fundraises in the last year, according to data from PitchBook. Brightstar’s investment strategy is focused on control-oriented investments in North American middle-market companies. The firm invests in closely held or family-owned businesses.
The Simpson Thacher team included Jonathan Karen, Jordan Cross and Eric Fischer (Funds); Brian Mendick (Tax); and Jeanne Annarumma (ERISA).