• SideBright Brings M&A Value Creation to PE Portfolios

    SideBright delivers M&A and post-merger integration for PE-backed companies. Over 20 years we’ve led 75+ transactions totaling over $3B in value—capturing 20–30% cost and revenue synergies within 12 months on average. Because we’ve operated inside PE portfolio companies, we bridge strategy and execution, rolling up our sleeves to turn board mandates into measurable results.

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  • Trusted Partner to Transactional Private Equity Firms

    Dual-Lens: Experience as both an operator and advisor and understands PE priorities and Portco constraints.

    Execution + EQ: Quantitative, results-driven, yet pragmatic. Ideal in high-stakes moments where alignment matters.

    Flexible Engagement model: Can serve as an advisor, execution lead, or interim executive, depending on need.

    Zero Ramp Time: Drop us into messy integrations, exit prep, or stalled initiatives—we create instant traction.

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  • Why Choose Us?

    Focused on PE | Value-Creation-first | A proven formula to drive strategic clarity

    Track Record in Large Cap and Middle Market for improving portfolio outcomes

    including TMT, Education, Cybersecurity, Automotive, BioPharma and LifeScience, and more

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  • About SideBright

    SideBright was founded in 2008. We have been independent advisors before the category was named. Our success is a predicated on delivering exceptional client outcomes, something we have prided ourselves since founding. Our unique advantage an ability to partner with the PE and the portfolio company at the right levels, roll up sleeves, and find winning formulas for value creation.

    Founder Eric Pizzi is an operating executive with more than 20 years of experience leading M&A, post-merger, and strategic transformations. He has led billions in M&A transactions and excels at developing durable strategies, driving end-to-end programs, and leading teams in change. Eric has superior analytical and communication skills which quickly lends to trust from teams. He holds and MBA and a Certificate in Sustainability from MIT Sloan, and is passionate about creating positive social and environmental impact through education.