Brentwood Associates

Brentwood Associates is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in consumer-focused investments. The firm partners with exceptional leadership teams to create world-class customer experiences, focusing on accelerating the growth of essential services companies with proven and differentiated business characteristics. Brentwood Associates values long-term relationships and collaborates closely with management teams to provide the support and advice needed to build strong teams and grow businesses. The firm believes in developing category leaders by expanding revenue streams and distribution channels.

Since its founding in 1972, Brentwood Associates has invested in over 50 companies across a wide array of industries, including consumer products, consumer and business services, and value-added distribution businesses. The firm's leveraged buyout practice has focused on acquiring more mature businesses, while its venture capital group has invested in earlier-stage, startup companies. Notable investments include Ariat, Oriental Trading Company, Bell Sports, Bell Automotive, Prince Sports, C.C. Filson, Graphic Controls Corporation, The Teaching Company, Stanley Works, and Zumiez. In 2007, Brentwood Associates acquired a controlling stake in Zoës Kitchen, which went public in 2014. In 2013, the firm acquired Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, and in 2014, it acquired Marshall Retail Group and Z Gallerie. In 2019, Brentwood Associates acquired Chicken Salad Chick, a southern-style chicken salad chain. In 2021, the firm recapitalized MedBridge, a healthcare SaaS platform.

Brentwood Associates has a history of investing in companies with strong growth potential, working closely with management teams to drive strategic initiatives and create value. The firm's investment strategy is centered around partnering with businesses in the consumer, e-commerce, healthcare, and technology sectors, among others. Brentwood Associates emphasizes a collaborative approach to investing, building long-term partnerships based on trust, integrity, and shared goals. The firm has over $2 billion in assets under management and typically invests between $20 million and $200 million in each portfolio company.

Brentwood Associates is headquartered at 11150 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 1200, Los Angeles, CA 90025. For more information, visit their official website at https://www.brentwood.com/ or contact them via email at info@brentwood.com or by phone at 310.477.6611.