Brightwater

Brightwater is a specialist firm focused on special situations and distressed opportunities across the European mid-market. We work with companies, shareholders, and financial stakeholders navigating complexity - from financial stress and operational underperformance to strategic transitions, carve-outs, and governance challenges. Our expertise spans a wide range of situations requiring tailored solutions, strategic clarity, and fast execution. Brightwater operates across three core areas: • Financial situations — including liquidity constraints, balance sheet dislocation, and financial restructuring • Operational situations — such as carve-outs, underperformance, and business transformation • Shareholder dynamics — including succession planning, misalignment, and ownership transitions Brightwater brings a pragmatic, hands-on approach, working discreetly and decisively across sectors and geographies.