BRIGHT CAPITAL

Last week, Bright Capital visited the Frankfurt School of Finance & Management to conduct a Private Credit workshop for a selected group of 12 students in cooperation with FS Invest.   Accompanied by Karsten Batran and Maximilian Kuehn, the workshop began with an introduction to the European private credit market and a deep dive into Bright Capital’s #alpha generating #buyandbuild investment strategy.   During the Private Credit Investment Committee simulation, the students stepped into an Analyst role - working in teams to develop investment recommendations for a buy-and-build financing opportunity.   We wrapped up the day with an informal networking session over food and drinks - a great chance to connect, learn more about the private credit opportunity set, and get to know one another better.   Thank you to all the students who joined us, FS Invest, and Malin Oltmann for organising this event. We hope to see you again soon!   📢#hiring We are looking for recent graduates to join our growing private credit team as Investment Analysts. Please get in touch with us if you are interested and apply via recruiting@brightcapital.de (or the link in the comment section). #privatecredit #privatedebt #privatecapital #buyandbuild #Frankfurt #FrankfurtSchool #recruiting #networking #Campusevent #hiring

Join our Managing Partner Matthias Mathieu at LPGP Connect for key insights on #nonsponsored lending. #privatedebt #privateequity #buyandbuild #sustainableinvesting

We are hiring! 📢 Our #privatedebt team is looking for an Analyst (recent graduates) to join our growing and dynamic team in Frankfurt! If you are interested - or know someone who is - please apply via LinkedIn / E-Mail (recruiting@brightcapital.de) / or reach out via direct message. Karsten Batran Matthias Mathieu Felix Förster #graduates #hiring #privatecapital #privatedebt

We are thrilled to share that Bright Capital’s vintage 2019 credit fund has been shortlisted in the "Performance of the Year: Direct Lending" category of the upcoming Private Equity Wire European Awards. #pewawards The fund’s strategy empowers non-sponsored and sponsored lower mid-market companies in Bright Capital’s priority sectors, primarily across D-A-CH, to drive sustainable growth and expansion via buy-and-build. See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/epR4-CGi #privatedebt #privateequity #privatecapital #buyandbuild #susitainableinvesting #esg

We are delighted to share the exciting news of recent promotions within our team, recognising our colleagues' talent and passion. Maximilian Kuehn has been promoted to Investment Associate. His hard work, enthusiasm, and drive have been remarkable, and we are confident that he will continue to thrive and excel as he takes on his new responsibilities. Thank you for your outstanding contribution! We are proud of your achievements and look forward to your continued success at Bright Capital. 💯   #privatedebt #privatecredit #privateequity #privatecapital #buyandbuild #esg #sustainableinvesting

Season’s Greetings from Bright Capital! As 2024 comes to a close, we want to extend our gratitude to our investors, clients, partners, and friends. Your support has been the basis for making this year such a success! May your holiday season be filled with peace, joy, and cherished moments. We wish all of you a wonderful Christmas and a bright start to the new year ahead! 🎄✨ Happy holidays from all of us at Bright Capital!  Matthias Mathieu Karsten Batran Felix Förster Pavlina Stoimenova Lukas Rohsiepe Diyor Tukhtaboev Maximilian Kuehn Louise W. Noah Jacobsen

Bright Capital is proud to be top-rated within the Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI) 2024 framework. Bright Capital has received top-tier scores in all three categories: Policy Governance and Strategy, Direct - Fixed income - Private debt, and Confidence Building Measures. Read the full 2024 PRI Transparency Report: https://lnkd.in/dmRD7mxc The report highlights our active stewardship, #ESG integration, and efforts to meet #sustainability goals. It outlines our approach to incorporating ESG factors in our investment decisions, emphasising long-term value creation while addressing climate change and other critical global challenges. As a responsible investor, we remain committed to enhancing our ESG practices and sharing our progress with stakeholders. Although this is a great result, we continue to prioritise responsible investments and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters across our portfolio and to further enhance our #sustainableinvesting practice and outcomes. #privatedebt #privateequity #unpri #buyandbuild #privatecapital

Our Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Matthias Mathieu, recently had the pleasure of joining the Private Markets Podcast #BettingBillions. Stay tuned for an insightful discussion on private markets, alpha generation in #privatecredit, and the key developments in the private credit market. #privatedebt #privateequity #esg #sustainableinvesting #buyandbuild #alpha #privatemarkets

This Tuesday, Bright Capital visited the University of St.Gallen to conduct a Private Credit workshop for a selected group of 20 students in cooperation with Helvetian Investment Club (HIC). Accompanied by Karsten Batran and Maximilian Kuehn, the workshop began with an in-depth introduction to the European Private Credit market, followed by an overview of Bright Capital and its unique market positioning within Private Debt. After some insights into our credit investment strategy and key investment criteria, students split-up into groups and took part in an interactive case study on Buy-and-Build financing opportunities. Each group prepared an investment recommendation on a different Target and presented their proposal to the other groups. The day concluded with an informal networking session over food and drinks, offering a great opportunity to get to know each other. We are very impressed by the students’ great questions and interest for Private Debt and Bright Capital! A big thank you to the HIC and all students who joined us! We hope to see you again soon. #privatecredit #privatedebt #privatecapital #buyandbuild #StGallen #HSG #recruiting #networking #Campusevent

We are excited to announce the launch of fundraising for our European Credit Fund III (BCECF III), a fund designed to provide senior-secured loans and flex equity to high-growth SMEs across Central and Northern Europe. Focused on capital preservation and sustainable value creation, BCECF III is classified under SFDR Article 8, underscoring our commitment to integrating ESG principles into our investment strategy. The fund targets companies in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, and Northern Europe, helping them drive growth through our Buy-and-Build approach. This builds on our track record of nearly €300 million arranged over the past three years for similar strategies, making Bright Capital a leader in the European lower mid-market. As the private debt asset class continues to grow, BCECF III aims to bridge the gap between traditional lenders and mid-sized private credit funds. Led by our Founders, Matthias Mathieu and Karsten Batran, we are dedicated to offering bespoke capital solutions tailored to the unique needs of our portfolio companies. Partnering with Reza Machdi-Ghazvini, CAIA, Wolfgang Kostner, CFA, CAIA, and Alexander Blodow, CAIA of Placecap as our placement agent, we look forward to the promising opportunities across the DACH, Benelux, and Northern Europe regions. Join our journey in supporting the growth of innovative SMEs and in creating lasting value. Read the full press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dmRD7mxc   #privatecredit #privateequity #privatecapital #buyandbuild #sustainableinvesting   Important Legal Notices This Press Release is a pre-marketing communication of an EU Alternative Investment Fund (“AIF”) under the meaning of the AIFM Directive. BCECF III is currently in the pre-marketing phase, and this communication should not be interpreted as an offer or solicitation to invest. Please read the full legal notices: https://lnkd.in/dfe_YQtM