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FourBridges Capital Advisors Announces Brighton Partners’ Acquisition of Crew One Productions

NEWS FEBRUARY 10, 2020

ATLANTA, GA — February 10, 2020– FourBridges Capital Advisors, a leading lower middle-market investment banking firm that advises business owners on mergers, acquisitions, and growth transactions, announced today that Crew One Productions (“Crew One” or the “Company”) has been acquired by Brighton Partners. FourBridges acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Crew One and its shareholders in connection with the transaction.

Founded in 2001, Crew One Productions is a leading provider of specialized labor solutions to the live events, entertainment, and production industries. The Company supports concerts, festivals, sporting events, corporate events, and touring productions with a scalable, highly trained workforce and a reputation for operational excellence and reliability.

Under Brighton Partners’ ownership, Crew One will continue to operate under its existing brand and leadership team, maintaining its strong culture while benefiting from additional resources to support continued geographic expansion, service diversification, and operational growth.

“Crew One has built an outstanding reputation by delivering consistent, high-quality service in an industry where execution matters,” said a representative of Brighton Partners. “We are excited to partner with the Company’s leadership team and support the next phase of growth while preserving the culture and values that have driven its success.”

“Finding the right partner was critical for us,” said Ben Jumper, President and CEO of Crew One. “Brighton Partners shares our long-term vision and understands the importance of investing in our people, systems, and customer relationships. FourBridges was instrumental in helping us navigate the process and achieve an outcome that positions the Company well for the future.”

“We were pleased to advise Crew One on a transaction that aligns so well with its strategic objectives,” said Andy Stockett, Managing Director of FourBridges Capital Advisors. “Brighton Partners is an ideal partner with a proven track record of supporting founder-led businesses and investing behind strong management teams to drive sustainable growth.”

The transaction reflects continued investor interest in specialized services businesses with strong customer relationships, scalable operating models, and long-term growth opportunities.

About Crew One Productions

Founded in 2001, Crew One Productions is a leading provider of labor and staffing solutions for the live events, entertainment, and production industries. The Company supports concerts, festivals, sporting events, and corporate events nationwide, delivering reliable, professional crews to some of the most recognized productions in the industry.

About Brighton Partners

Brighton Partners is an Atlanta based private equity firm focused on investing in entrepreneur-led, lower middle-market companies. The firm partners with management teams to provide strategic guidance, operational resources, and capital to support long-term growth and value creation.

About FourBridges Capital Advisors

FourBridges Capital Advisors is a lower middle-market investment banking firm specializing in mergers and acquisitions, capital raises, and strategic advisory services. Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, FourBridges partners with business owners, family enterprises, and financial sponsors to run a proven process that delivers strong outcomes and successful transactions.

 

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