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JANUARY 7, 2026
Silversmith Capital Partners invests in Brightfin
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Brightfin
Subscription-based TEM and ITFM software platform, built natively on ServiceNow, that helps enterprises manage mobile, telecom, and cloud expenses and assets.
OwnershipPE-backed
InvestorsPeriscope Equity, Clovis Point Capital
Capital raised$5.5M
Headcount208 FTEs
HeadquartersEnglewood, Colorado
Leadership
Joel Martins, CEO (Brightfin and Proven Optics)
Board seats
Jim Quagliaroli (Silversmith Capital Partners)
Danielle Waldman (Silversmith Capital Partners)
Livia Reuss (Silversmith Capital Partners)
Brandon Feng (Silversmith Capital Partners)
Buddy Mrowka (Silversmith Capital Partners)
Sell-side advisor
INVESTOR
Silversmith Capital Partners
Growth equity firm
Ownership
Buy-side advisor
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