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Brightbytes

San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 13 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Brightbytes was founded in 2012 by Rob Mancabelli.

RMRob Mancabelli
Rob MancabelliCo-founder and CEO (Acquired by Google)2011–2016Rob Mancabelli co-founded BrightBytes, a learning analytics platform that was sold to Google, where he served as CEO and oversaw fundraising, marketing, sales, customer success, and product development. He later co-founded The Innovators' Circle.
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Hisham AnwarNamed on SEC filing

Board

MGMatthew Greenfield
Matthew GreenfieldBoard Member2013–2022Managing Partner at Rethink Capital Partners
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Nick SinaiBoard director
RSRobert Stavis
Robert StavisBoard2014–2019Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners

Investors · 3

Rethink Capital PartnersreportedNew York · $1M – $3M

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Rethink EducationinferredWhite Plains

How we know: board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$45.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2014–2015

▶$33MraisedJul 2015 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rob MancabelliExecutive Officer, Director
  • Matthew GreenfieldDirector
  • Nick SinaiDirector
  • Robert StavisDirector
  • Hisham AnwarExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$33M
Amount sold
$33M
Proceeds to insiders
$3M
First sale
Jul 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$12.8MraisedMar 2014 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Robert StavisDirector
  • Matthew GreenfieldDirector
  • Hisham AnwarExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rob MancabelliExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$13M
Amount sold
$12.8M
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2012
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Brightbytes went on to found or lead other companies.

Matt GreenfieldDirectorFounded Rethink AutismJustin LawProduct and Engineering ManagerFounded FlexspaceRussell LongChief Product/Data Officer (DataSense acquired by Microsoft, BrightBytes acquired by Google)Founded Authentica SolutionsGene GarciaCTOFounded Authentica Solutions

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Brightbytes?
Brightbytes was founded by Rob Mancabelli in 2012.
Who are Brightbytes's investors?
Brightbytes's investors include Bessemer Venture Partners, Rethink Capital Partners, Rethink Education.
How much funding has Brightbytes raised?
Brightbytes has disclosed $45.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Brightbytes headquartered?
Brightbytes is headquartered in San Francisco, US.