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BrightHire

New York City, US · 10 known investors

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BrightHire offers deep integrations with applicant tracking systems that add hiring-focused features such as one-click scorecard completion, playable interview highlights, and click-to-call directly within the ATS. It serves recruiting and hiring teams as part of an interview intelligence platform.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS

Founders & leadership

TCTheodore Chestnut
Theodore ChestnutCo-FounderTheodore Chestnut co-founded BrightHire, an interview intelligence platform that integrates with applicant tracking systems. He has held roles in HR research, consulting, sales, and leadership.

Investors · 10

Firebolt Ventures Management Company, Llclisted by Firebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcPalo Alto

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Flybridge Capital Partnerslisted by Flybridge Capital PartnersNew York · $250K – $10M

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Ground Up Ventureslisted by Ground Up VenturesNew York · $500K – $1.5M

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Index Ventureslisted by Index VenturesSan Francisco · $540K – $10.8M

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Next Play Ventureslisted by Next Play VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $5M

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01 AdvisorsreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $10M

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HaystackreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M

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MissionOGreportedPhiladelphia · $5M – $10M

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Also in the syndicate · 1

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$20.5M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2021

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

In the news

Structured Interview Plans | BrightHirebrighthire.com · Aug 2026BrightHire Raises $20.5M Series B to Build the Future of Hiringbrighthire.com · Oct 2021BrightHire Raises $12.5m Series A from Index Ventures and Talent Thought Leaders - BrightHirebrighthire.com · May 2021Big news: We're out of stealth, we raised $3M, and Adam Grant joined our advisory board - BrightHirebrighthire.com · Sep 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does BrightHire do?
BrightHire offers deep integrations with applicant tracking systems that add hiring-focused features such as one-click scorecard completion, playable interview highlights, and click-to-call directly within the ATS. It serves recruiting and hiring teams as part of an interview intelligence platform.
Who founded BrightHire?
BrightHire was founded by Theodore Chestnut.
Who are BrightHire's investors?
BrightHire's investors include Breakpoint Capital, Firebolt Ventures Management Company, Llc, Flybridge Capital Partners, Ground Up Ventures, Index Ventures, Next Play Ventures, 01 Advisors, Haystack and 1 more.
How much funding has BrightHire raised?
BrightHire has disclosed $20.5M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is BrightHire headquartered?
BrightHire is headquartered in New York City, US.