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Bright Farms

New York, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 214 employees on LinkedIn · 6 known investors

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BrightFarms grows and distributes fresh leafy greens to consumers across the United States, using technology and sustainable agricultural practices. The company supplies fresh produce to millions of Americans through retail and foodservice channels.

Founders & leadership

JNJosh Norbury
Josh NorburySenior Vice President of Operations ◆ Managed a P&L of $36M ◆ Led 400+ Employees Across 7 Sites2014–2022Josh Norbury is Chief Operating Officer and Head of Operations at BrightFarms, bringing 25+ years of experience in operations and scaling food and CPG businesses. He is a West Point graduate and former Special Forces officer with a track record of P&L ownership and multi-site manufacturing leadership.
NPNeal Parikh
Neal ParikhVP, Capital Markets & Corporate Development2013–2018
PLPaul Lightfoot
Paul LightfootFounder & CEO2010–2021Paul Lightfoot founded BrightFarms in 2011, which operates high-tech greenhouse farms producing fresh leafy greens, and led the company until its successful investor exit in 2021. Prior to BrightFarms, he founded Foodline, a venture-backed restaurant software company, served as CEO of BSG, a software firm for retailers and distributors, and practiced transactional law at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft; he holds a B.A. from Lehigh University and a J.D. from Fordham Law School.

Board

TNTyler Newton
Tyler NewtonBoard Director / Observer2016–2020Managing Partner at Catalyst Investors
BRBrian Rich
Brian RichBoard Member2017–2021Managing Partner & Co-Founder at Catalyst Investors
PSPeter S.H. Grubstein
Peter S.H. GrubsteinBoard directorManaging Director & Founder at NGEN Partners
GO
Gregory OberholtzerBoard directorGeneral Partner at WP Explorer
TE
Thomas EmmonsBoard director
SS
Susan ShieldsBoard director

Investors · 6

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$44.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2015–2016

▶$30.1MraisedOct 2016 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tyler NewtonDirector
  • Brian RichDirector
  • Josh NorburyExecutive Officer
  • Susan ShieldsDirector
  • Neal ParikhExecutive Officer
  • Peter S.H. GrubsteinDirector
  • Gregory OberholtzerDirector
  • Paul LightfootExecutive Officer, Director
  • Thomas EmmonsDirector
Offering amount
$30.2M
Amount sold
$30.1M
Sales commissions
$1.2M
Placement agents
BTIG, LLC
First sale
Sep 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$14.1MraisedNov 2015 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Donald PhillipsDirector
  • Thomas EmmonsDirector
  • Paul LightfootExecutive Officer, Director
  • Neal ParikhExecutive Officer
  • Theodore CaplowDirector
  • Peter H. GrubsteinDirector
  • Christian W.E. HaubDirector
  • Gregory S. OberholtzerDirector
Offering amount
$14.2M
Amount sold
$14.1M
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Bright Farms do?
BrightFarms grows and distributes fresh leafy greens to consumers across the United States, using technology and sustainable agricultural practices. The company supplies fresh produce to millions of Americans through retail and foodservice channels.
Who are Bright Farms's investors?
Bright Farms's investors include Catalyst Investors, Cox Enterprises, ECP Growth, New Ground Ventures, NGEN Partners, WP Global Partners.
How much funding has Bright Farms raised?
Bright Farms has disclosed $44.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Bright Farms headquartered?
Bright Farms is headquartered in New York, US.