Bright
YC W15New York City, US · Founded 2014 · 100 employees · 3 known investors
Bright provides solar energy systems and battery storage (BESS) solutions for industrial, manufacturing, and commercial businesses in Mexico, along with flexible financing options including PPAs, leasing, and direct purchase to facilitate renewable energy adoption.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechEnergyFintechSolar PowerClimateUnited States of AmericaMexicoAmerica / CanadaLatin AmericaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W15)
Bright was founded in 2014 by Jonah Greenberger.
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Jonah GreenbergerinFounderJonah Greenberger held a director position at Chevron where he worked on renewable energy investments and construction projects. He holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Thermodynamics from Stanford University.30 Under 30 2015
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JB Straubel
Investors · 3
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AJun 2026Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeedAug 2025Source ↗
- Undisclosed amountSeries CJul 2023Source ↗
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Competitors · 5
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Appfolio3 shared keywordsAppFolio provides a property management software platform, powered by AI, that automates administrative tasks and offers services aimed at generating revenue and serving residents and investors. It targets property management operators and their teams.
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In the news
Bright Futures Raises £5K for Cancer Research UK | Bright Futuresbrightfuturescare.co.uk · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Bright do?
- Bright provides solar energy systems and battery storage (BESS) solutions for industrial, manufacturing, and commercial businesses in Mexico, along with flexible financing options including PPAs, leasing, and direct purchase to facilitate renewable energy adoption.
- Who founded Bright?
- Bright was founded by Jonah Greenberger in 2014.
- Who are Bright's investors?
- Bright's investors include Y Combinator, Eclipse, NVIDIA.
- Where is Bright headquartered?
- Bright is headquartered in New York City, US.