Brentwood Associates

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Investor type

Founded

1972

AUM

$2 500 M

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$50-100 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Brentwood Associates is a private equity firm based in Los Angeles, California. The firm was established to accelerate the growth of essential services companies by partnering with exceptional leadership teams. Brentwood Associates emphasizes long-term relationships and is known for being a supportive and collaborative partner. The firm aims to create category leaders by developing diverse revenue streams and expanding distribution alternatives.

The firm primarily invests in the consumer and business services industries, focusing on companies with proven and differentiated business models. Brentwood Associates typically targets growth investments and focuses predominantly within North America. Their investment approach includes providing strategic guidance to help businesses grow in their respective markets.

Notable investments by Brentwood Associates include Throne Labs - high-tech public restrooms, Perennial Services Group - facility services, Parchment - digital credential services, MD Now - urgent care services, Watermill Express - water vending services, Hissho Sushi - sushi kiosks, and hims | hers - health and wellness products. These investments showcase their commitment to backing service-oriented companies.

Industry

Edtech Business Services (B2B) Consumer Services (B2C) Education Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Consumer Products Logistics Retail Telecommunications HealthTech Fintech Marketing and Advertising Sports/SportsTech

Brentwood Associates Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Brentwood Associates Private Equity V, L.P.	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Logistics	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$688 M	December 2014
Brentwood Associates Fund VI	Private Equity (PE)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Healthcare Services Retail Telecommunications HealthTech Logistics	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1200 M	July 2017
Brentwood Associates Continuation Fund	Private Equity (PE)	Education Fashion/Beauty Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Sports/SportsTech Telecommunications	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$410 M	July 2025

Contacts

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Peter Edelson Vice President

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Steve Moore Partner

Partner

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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 $50-100 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 Edtech, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Services (B2C), Education, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Consumer Products, Logistics, Retail, Telecommunications, HealthTech, Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Sports/SportsTech.

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 $50-100 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

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