NextStar invests primarily in early stage start up companies and ventures, and provides guidance and business planning as a key value-add to its investments. NextStar also takes equity positions in small and mid-cap businesses that value business guidance and change support from their investors. NextStar has investments in manufacturing, technology, music & entertainment, and consulting / services ventures. NextStar provides change management, business / strategy consulting, sales & marketing consulting, and turn-around management consulting through NextStar Consulting LLC.