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Brightstar Capital Partners Raises Over $1.2 Billion for Brightstar Capital Partners Fund II

04.15.21

Simpson Thacher represented Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”) in connection with raising over $1.2 billion for its second flagship fund, Brightstar Capital Partners Fund II (“Fund II”), which surpassed its $1 billion target. Brightstar’s investment strategy is focused on partnering with families, founders, entrepreneurs and management teams. Fund II will invest in closely held or family-owned businesses.

The Simpson Thacher team included Jonathan Karen, Jordan Cross, Sam Ash, Mia Pisk, Ben Cermak, Chris Zheng and Russell Reed (Funds); Jonathan Goldstein, Brian Mendick and Abigail Hopper (Tax); and Jeanne Annarumma (ERISA).