Seasoned executive to support firm’s continued institutional growth and investor engagement
Brightstar Capital Partners (“Brightstar”), a middle-market private equity firm focused on control-oriented investments in business services, industrials, technology, media & telecom, and financial services companies, today announced that Eric Epstein will join the firm as Partner and Co-Chair, effective May 1, 2026. Mr. Epstein brings more than three decades of experience in capital formation, investor relations, and investment firm leadership, including serving as Partner and President of Davidson Kempner Capital Management during a period of substantial growth and global expansion.
At Brightstar, Mr. Epstein will work alongside Founder, CEO, and Co-Chair Andrew Weinberg and Partner and Co-Chair Marcelo Claure to help guide the firm’s strategic direction and deepen engagement with its limited partners and broader stakeholder community. His appointment reflects Brightstar’s continued evolution as it scales its investment platform and strengthens its institutional capabilities.
“After many rewarding years helping to scale a global investment platform, I’ve been thoughtful about the next chapter of my career,” said Mr. Epstein. “I was drawn to Brightstar’s culture, its focus on control-oriented investing, and the strong foundation Andrew and Marcelo have built. I have known Andrew for many years and have long respected his leadership and judgment. Partnering with leaders I trust to build on Brightstar’s momentum is incredibly exciting.”
“Eric’s track record of building long-term relationships with sophisticated institutional investors around the world is a quality I deeply admire,” said Mr. Weinberg. “He played a key role in scaling a global investment organization through a period of significant growth. The trust and alignment we share make this partnership particularly meaningful as we position Brightstar for long-term success.”
“At Brightstar, our ambition is to be a leading private equity firm in applying AI to drive value across our portfolio, and delivering on that vision requires the right leaders,” added Mr. Claure. “I’m confident Eric is exactly that, and his credibility in the market, deep understanding of investor priorities, and decades of experience will further strengthen our platform as we enter our next phase of growth.”
