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ABOUT BRENTSTAR
Our Mission
At Brentstar Capital, our mission is straightforward: to acquire, build, and grow outstanding businesses. We strive to create enduring value for all stakeholders involved.
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Brentstar Capital, LLC
A Proprietary Investment Firm
Building Enduring Value Through Integrity, Insight, and Intelligent Capital Allocation.
Discover Brentstar Capital
At Brentstar Capital, LLC, we believe that business excellence is not achieved through chance or speculation, but through discipline, clarity, and the consistent application of sound principles. Our mission is straightforward: to acquire, build, and grow outstanding businesses that create enduring value for all stakeholders.
Led by CEO Brent Beard, Brentstar Capital stands as both an investment platform and an entrepreneurial enterprise, a modern reflection of traditional values in business. We invest in companies and people we understand, trust, and believe in for the long term.
While markets fluctuate and industries evolve, our focus remains constant: the preservation and compounding of intrinsic value through careful stewardship of capital and capable leadership.
Our CEO and Guiding Force
Brent Beard is a seasoned serial entrepreneur, manufacturer, and investor with more than 37 years of hands-on leadership experience. His journey embodies the principles that define Brentstar Capital: resilience, vision, and execution.
Over the course of his career, Brent has served as a nine-time turnaround CEO, revitalizing underperforming organizations across industries ranging from manufacturing and energy to real estate and security services. His leadership style combines strategic foresight with operational precision, earning him a reputation for building businesses that last.
Brent has founded, acquired, and led multiple ventures to sustainable success by identifying overlooked potential, assembling high-caliber teams, and instilling cultures of accountability and excellence.
As an accomplished Operating Engineer and Manufacturer, he has played a pivotal role in developing hundreds of products for Fortune 500 companies and leading brands in the building, automotive, military, and law enforcement sectors. Many of these products have reached national distribution, featured in television and print campaigns, and appeared on retail shelves across America.
A lifelong learner, Brent continues to expand his intellectual and technical horizons through MIT OpenCourseWare and industry specific research. His ongoing commitment to learning and innovation fuels the entrepreneurial spirit at Brentstar Capital.
Philosophy of Investment
Brentstar Capital is guided by an enduring set of investment principles:
Invest in what we understand. We focus on industries where we possess deep operational insight, not speculative trends.
Favor long-term value over short-term gain. We measure performance in decades, not quarters.
Empower capable managers. We acquire great businesses and trust their leaders to operate independently.
Preserve capital through prudence. We maintain conservative leverage and always act from a position of strength.
Our portfolio reflects a preference for companies with durable competitive advantages, predictable cash flows, and cultures built on integrity and innovation. We are sector-agnostic yet principle-driven, whether in manufacturing, real estate, energy, or private equity, our investments share a common trait: Resilience.
Operational Excellence and Decentralized Management
We believe that great managers do not need micromanagement—only capital, trust, and a clear sense of purpose. Brentstar Capital provides its subsidiaries with autonomy to operate, while offering strategic support and access to resources that foster sustainable growth.
This decentralized structure encourages innovation, accountability, and entrepreneurial thinking at every level. It is a model that has served some of the world’s most enduring business empires well, and we hold it as a cornerstone of our operating philosophy.
Financial Strength and Long-Term Outlook
Our capital base is conservatively managed, designed to endure through economic cycles. We avoid unnecessary debt, maintain liquidity for opportunity, and prioritize rational decision-making over emotional reaction.
When the market becomes irrational, we stay steady. When others rush in, we analyze; when others panic, we act with purpose. This discipline has enabled Brentstar Capital and its affiliates to thrive in both favorable and challenging environments.
We believe true success in business is not achieved by speculation, but by patience, integrity, and intelligent risk management, values that have guided Brent Beard’s career and continue to define Brentstar Capital today.
The Person Behind the Principle: Brent Beard
Beyond the boardroom, Brent Beard’s life is grounded in discipline, respect, and personal growth, principles shaped in large part by his lifelong dedication to the martial arts.
A seasoned martial artist, Brent has studied and taught authentic martial disciplines for decades, emphasizing not only the physical art but also its deeper philosophy of balance, humility, and perseverance.
He is deeply committed to training the next generation, preserving the authenticity of traditional practice, and leveraging martial principles to support combat veterans in their recovery and reintegration.
This combination of business acumen and martial discipline forms the heart of Brentstar Capital’s culture: focus, honor, and continuous improvement.
Core Beliefs
Integrity is non-negotiable.
Value is built, not traded.
Leaders are developed, not directed.
The long term always wins.
Looking Ahead
Brentstar Capital will continue to pursue investments that align with our values and our vision, to build companies of substance, guided by people of character. We remain patient, disciplined, and optimistic about the opportunities that lie ahead.
Our future is not defined by size or speed, but by stability, stewardship, and the compounding of value, for our partners, our employees, and the communities we serve.
Headquarters: Spokane, Washington
Structure: Privately Held Limited Liability Company
Core Holdings:
• Manufacturing • Real Estate • Energy
• Defense • Private Equity • Digital Assets
“We are builders of companies, of value, and of people.”
This is not just a statement. It is the enduring philosophy of Brentstar Capital, LLC.
Brentstar Buys Businesses
What We Look For
We buy and operate businesses that others might overlook. If there’s potential buried in the rubble, we’ll find it, restore it, and bring it roaring back to life.
Our Focus:
Business Acquisitions (including distressed or underperforming)
Manufacturing Companies
Service Companies
Commercial Real Estate
Restaurants
Turnarounds & Restructuring
Strategic Exits & Divestitures
Private. Discreet. Principal-to-principal.
Who We Are Not
We’re not brokers. Not liquidators. Not here to strip value and walk away.
We don’t do buzzwords, and we don’t do fluff.
Our reputation? Earned through doing the work, not just talking about it.
We combine old-school grit with modern systems, lean on tech where it matters, and keep our eyes on what counts:
People
Process
Purpose
Profit
Why Work With Us?
1. Discretion Is Sacred
Every conversation is handled with care and confidentiality.
2. Rapid Response
We don’t drag our feet. You’ll hear back within hours, not days.
3. Straight Talk
We’ll tell you exactly where you stand — respectfully, and with no sugar-coating.
4. No Games, No Pressure
If it’s not a fit, we’ll say so, and point you in the right direction.
We keep it real, because that’s what builds trust.
Ideal Situations for a Conversation
We’re particularly interested in opportunities involving:
Companies on the brink of closure
Owner burnout or fatigue
Complex or distressed scenarios
Family succession challenges
Exit planning without the drama
Executive Team
Rachel Adkins – Vice President, Administration & Compliance
Rachel leads Brentstar’s administrative governance and compliance advisory functions, ensuring the firm’s consulting and acquisition activities are supported by strong operational infrastructure. She oversees due-diligence frameworks, regulatory alignment, and internal controls that safeguard business transactions and post-acquisition integration efforts.
Donald Simmons – Senior Executive
Donald specializes in evaluating businesses to understand their performance, potential, and fit for growth. He leads engagements that identify promising acquisition opportunities, assess operational strengths and gaps, and develop practical strategies for expanding while managing risk.
Julia Sterns – Senior Executive
Julia provides deep analytical support for business assessments and acquisition decisions. She conducts target evaluations, builds scenario models, and analyzes risk factors to clarify the upside and challenges of potential deals. Her work helps leaders compare opportunities and move forward with well-grounded strategies.
Timothy Miller – Senior Counsel
Timothy oversees the legal dimensions of Brentstar’s consulting and acquisition operations, including regulatory navigation, contract structuring, and risk mitigation. He safeguards the firm’s proprietary interests while ensuring compliance across all transaction phases. His guidance supports smooth negotiations, sound governance, and fully compliant strategic growth activities.
CEO’s Message
Brent Beard, CEO
Brentstar Capital, LLC
When I became CEO of Brentstar Capital, my goal was simple: to build a company that invests in businesses worth owning for the long term, run by people worth trusting. Over the course of my career, I’ve learned that the real measure of success is not how fast a company grows, but how steadily it compounds value over time. That principle guides every decision we make.
I have spent over 37 years building, acquiring, and turning around businesses across a wide range of industries. Along the way, I’ve learned a few lessons that remain as true today as they were when I first started:
Good management matters more than good ideas. A brilliant concept without capable leadership rarely succeeds.
Patience compounds value. Markets are often irrational in the short term, but disciplined capital allocation always pays off over the long run.
Integrity is the foundation. Without it, all strategy, skill, and effort are wasted.
I’ve been fortunate to lead nine turnaround companies and to develop hundreds of products for sectors ranging from construction and automotive to military and law enforcement. These experiences taught me that building enduring enterprises requires more than strategy, it requires perseverance, adaptability, and a willingness to engage directly in the work.
At Brentstar Capital, we apply these lessons every day. Our approach is not flashy; it is deliberate. We seek businesses with strong fundamentals, capable teams, and sustainable advantages. We give our leaders autonomy, support their growth, and measure our success by the long-term results we create together.
Outside the office, I’ve found similar lessons in martial arts: discipline, respect, humility, and continuous learning. Training, teaching, and supporting others, especially combat veterans, has taught me that leadership is about service, not ego. These principles shape the culture at Brentstar Capital and guide how we interact with our partners, employees, and communities.
Looking ahead, I remain optimistic. Opportunity is always present for those willing to act with thoughtfulness, integrity, and patience. At Brentstar Capital, we will continue to invest in businesses that stand the test of time, support the people who lead them, and steadily build value for our team, and the communities we serve.
Thank you for your trust and for joining us on this journey.
Brent Beard, CEO
Brentstar Capital, LLC
Be Advised:
Brentstar Capital, LLC is a proprietary investment and holding company and does not engage in selling products or services; instead, it owns and manages other companies, known as subsidiaries, which have their own customers. The primary function of Brentstar is to control and oversee these subsidiaries rather than conduct direct business operations.
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Brentstar Capital, LLC
Spokane, Washington, USA
*Note, We Are A Proprietary Investment and Holding Company. We're Not Open To The Public. Any and All Meetings Must Be Scheduled. No Exceptions.
Hours
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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