Brentwood Associates
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
1972
AUM
$2 500 M
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 22 July, 2025
Profile
Brentwood Associates is a Los Angeles-based private equity investment firm with a 30+ year history of investing in middle-market growth-oriented consumer and business services companies. Since 1984, Brentwood’s dedicated private equity team has invested in over 50 portfolio companies with an aggregate transaction value of over $6 billion. With significant experience in both investing and brand building, Brentwood is a value-added partner for entrepreneurs and senior management teams building world-class companies. For more information about Brentwood, please visit www.brentwood.com.
Industry
Brentwood Associates Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Brentwood Associates Private Equity V, L.P.
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Private Equity (PE)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
Logistics
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$688 M
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December 2014
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Brentwood Associates Fund VI
|
Private Equity (PE)
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Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
Retail
Telecommunications
HealthTech
Logistics
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
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$5-10 m
|
$1200 M
|
July 2017
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Brentwood Associates Continuation Fund
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Private Equity (PE)
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Education
Fashion/Beauty
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Healthcare Services
Marketing and Advertising
Sports/SportsTech
Telecommunications
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$410 M
|
July 2025
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FAQs about Brentwood Associates
Is Brentwood Associates a venture capital or private equity firm?
Brentwood Associates is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Brentwood Associates located?
Brentwood Associates is located in Los Angeles, California, United States.
When was Brentwood Associates founded?
Brentwood Associates was founded in 1972.
What sectors and industries does Brentwood Associates invest in?
Brentwood Associates invests in companies and startups in Education, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Sports/SportsTech, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Logistics, Retail, Telecommunications, HealthTech.
What is Brentwood Associates geographical focus of investments?
Brentwood Associates invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Brentwood Associates typically invest in?
Brentwood Associates invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of Brentwood Associates investment?
Brentwood Associates usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Brentwood Associates?
Brentwood Associates has around $2 500m assets under management.
When was Brentwood Associates last fund created?
Brentwood Associates last fund was created/launched in 2025-07-21
What are the contacts of Brentwood Associates?
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