Brentwood Associates

Founded in 1972, Brentwood Associates is a private equity firm that initially operated both leveraged buyout and venture capital groups. In 1999, the firm's venture capital business was spun off into Redpoint Ventures and Versant Ventures, allowing Brentwood to focus primarily on its buyout practice. The firm raised its most recent major fund of $1.15 billion in 2017.

Brentwood's investment strategy focuses on acquiring mature businesses in the consumer, retail, and healthcare sectors. It typically pursues middle-market deals, leveraging its long history of industry expertise to scale growth-oriented companies. The firm is known for investing in several high-profile consumer brands and restaurant chains throughout its decades-long history.

Historically, before the 1999 spinout, the firm's venture group was a prominent player in the 1990s internet boom and early healthcare innovation. Today, the firm continues to be active in North American private equity, specifically targeting businesses with strong customer loyalty and scalable models.