Brighton Partners

What is Brighton Partners?

Brighton Partners is a private equity firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, with a focus on control investments in small businesses. They specialize in equity investments, particularly in Later Stage, Management Buyouts/Levred Buyouts (MBO/LBO), Recapitalizations, and Consolidations. Brighton Partners seeks out companies with revenues ranging from $10 to $50 million and EBITDA of less than $5 million and positions itself as a strategic partner that brings objective analysis and years of experience in nurturing small, growth-oriented businesses.

They target industries such as distribution, manufacturing, and services, and prefer to play a hands-on role in their investments. The firm was founded in 2003 and initially operated as an independent sponsor until 2017, after which they raised their first committed fund, Brighton Micro-Cap Fund, LP, with $21 million in capital.

In 2023, they are investing out of Brighton Micro-Cap Fund II, LP, which is a $30 million fund. Brighton Partners blends a combination of retained equity ownership with equity-based incentives to align interests with the management teams of the companies in which they invest.

By actively partnering with management, they strive to create substantial value for stakeholders and build enduring companies. Their headquarters are located at 309 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia, 30305, United States, which underscores their commitment to nurturing businesses within the region and potentially beyond.