M&A Deal Summary

Brightstar Capital Partners Acquires KZF Design

On June 4, 2025, private equity firm Brightstar Capital Partners acquired engineering company KZF Design

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Brightstar Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in the Engineering sector.
  • This is Brightstar Capital Partners’ 19th transaction in the United States.
  • This is Brightstar Capital Partners’ 2nd transaction in Ohio.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2025-06-04
Target KZF Design
Sector Engineering
Buyer(s) Brightstar Capital Partners
Deal Type Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI)

Target

KZF Design

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
KZF Design is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm that provides innovative and sustainable solutions to public and private sector clients. KZF Design was founded in 1956 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer
DESCRIPTION

Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle-market private equity firm focused on partnering with closely held and family-owned companies. Sectors of interest include business services, consumer products/services, and industrials. Brightstar Capital Partners was established in 2015 and is based in New York City.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 20 of 21
Sector: Engineering M&A 2 of 2
Type: Buyout (LBO, MBO, MBI) M&A Deals 8 of 9
State: Ohio M&A 2 of 2
Country: United States M&A 19 of 20
Year: 2025 M&A 3 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-01-30 WW Williams

Dublin, Ohio, United States

WW Williams provides aftermarket parts and services to the commercial vehicle and equipment markets operating across the US. The company represents major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and provides a full range of products, parts, and services focused on keeping customers’ vehicles and equipment in operation and minimizing downtime. WW Williams was founded in 1912 and is based in Dublin, Ohio.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2025-08-04 Analyte Health

Houston, Texas, United States

Analyte Health is a digital health company delivering direct-to-consumer diagnostics and treatment. Leveraging a scalable platform that integrates clinical testing, virtual care, and prescription fulfillment, the Company offers an accessible, confidential, and patient-centered experience across a range of healthcare categories. Analyte was formed in 2010 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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