Brightwood Capital Advisors, LLC
SEC-registered investment adviser.
- HQ
- NY
Warm intros only
This firm says it does not take cold pitches. Ask someone who knows the team to introduce you.
Who to approach: Colin Keenan, Jamie Allen, Kunal Shah, Scott Porter, Sengal Selassie
Brightwood Capital Advisors supports growing U.S. based small and medium sized companies through flexible capital solutions. Its team includes CEO and Founder Sengal Selassie and several Managing Directors on the Investment Team, including Colin Keenan, Scott Porter, Kunal Shah, and Jamie Allen. Scott Porter focuses on Transportation & Logistics and Franchising.
New fund likely raising soon
The firm's newest fund is 4 to 7 years past its first sale and no newer Form D has been filed.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Logistics | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | US | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP | 2021 | $82.69M to $171.55M (Form D and SEC adviser filing) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- Beth Steinberg, Member of the General Partner
Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP (Named on Form D)
- Colin Keenan, Member of the General Partner
Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP (Named on Form D)
- Kunal Shah, Member of the General Partner
Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP (Named on Form D)
- Michael Novoseller, Member of the General Partner
Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP (Named on Form D)
- Scott Porter, Member of the General Partner
Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP (Named on Form D)
- Sengal Selassie, Managing Member of the General Partner
Brightwood Capital SBIC III, LP (Named on Form D)
- Jamie Allen, Managing Director
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 25, 2026