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Office Locations:
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11150 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 1200
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Phone: 310-477-6611
Fax: 310-317-7200
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Business Services
Consumer Products & Services
Education & Training
Life Sciences & Healthcare
Media & Digital Media
Retail & Restaurant
Sports & Entertainment
Transportation & Distribution
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Founded in 1972, Brentwood has invested in 42 portfolio companies with an aggregate transaction value of over $5 billion. Brentwood is investing out of its ninth private equity fund and actively manages a current equity pool of over $650 million. The firm currently targets new investments in middle-market, consumer-related businesses operating in attractive growth sectors. Brentwood Associates' primary areas of interest include: branded consumer products; consumer and business services; direct marketing, including direct mail and e-commerce; education; health and wellness; restaurants; and specialty retail. Brentwood actively seeks equity investments, typically within the range of $20 to $200 million, and has the ability to lead equity investments of $150 million or more. To qualify for an investment, a new portfolio company should have operating cash flow exceeding $5 million, operating margins exceeding 10%, and a purchase price of $50-$400 million.
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Investment Firm Key
VC = Venture Capital
PE = Private Equity
A = Angel
I = Incubator
MB = Merchant Bank
VD = Venture Debt
FI = Family Investment Office
FOF = Fund of Funds
ED = Economic Development Office
TT = Technology Transfer Office
CVC = Corporate Venture Capital
SEC = Secondary Purchaser
HF = Hedge Fund/Mutual Fund
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COMPANY STAGE | REVENUE |
Venture Capital | |
Seed Stage (includes "pre-seed," or concept stage) | No Revenue |
Early Stage | Minimal Revenue |
Growth Stage (also called Mid-stage) | $2M-$7M |
Expansion Stage (also called Late-stage) | $7M and greater |
Private Equity | |
Lower Middle Market | $10M-$249M |
Middle Market | $250M-$499M |
Upper Middle Market | $500M-$1B |
Large Cap | >$1B |
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