Brightwood Capital Advisors is a private equity firm that specializes in uni-tranche facilities, first and second lien term loans, and mezzanine investments. The firm provides debt and minority equity to US-based companies. Founded in 2010, the firm is present in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, and Philadelphia. The firm manages capital on behalf of individual retirees, public pension funds and other investors interested in supporting domestic job growth.