BrightSource Energy
Oakland, US · Founded 2006 · 133 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
BrightSource Energy develops software for renewable energy management, offering a cloud-based optimizer that integrates with energy assets to enable forecasting, trading, ancillary services, and portfolio aggregation across markets. Founded in 2006 as a Concentrated Solar Power pioneer, it now focuses on renewable and battery storage management and AI-driven energy optimization, with projects in Israel, California, Dubai, and South Africa.
Founders & leadership
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Joseph DesmondinSenior Vice President, Marketing & Government Affairs2011–2017
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David NielseninExecutive
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Mathew BrettinExecutive
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H. David RammExecutive
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Daniel T. JudgeinExecutive Vice President (2017); General Counsel and Secretary (2008-2017)2008–2017
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Israel KroizerinExecutive
Board
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Denis CochetBoard director
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Alan SalzmanBoard director
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Nicholas BraithwaiteBoard director
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Gilan SabatierBoard director
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Tom BevilacquaBoard director
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$13.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2017
▶$9.2MraisedSep 2017 · 37 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$9.2MraisedSep 2017 · 37 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Alan SalzmanDirector
- Nicholas BraithwaiteDirector
- Denis CochetDirector
- Israel KroizerExecutive Officer
- Tom BevilacquaDirector
- Eitan AbramovitchExecutive Officer
- Henry David RammExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $9.3M
- Amount sold
- $9.2M
- First sale
- Sep 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.9MraisedApr 2016 · 9 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$3.9MraisedApr 2016 · 9 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joseph DesmondExecutive Officer
- David NielsenExecutive Officer
- Denis CochetDirector
- Alan SalzmanDirector
- Mathew BrettExecutive Officer
- Nicholas BraithwaiteDirector
- Gilan SabatierDirector
- H. David RammExecutive Officer, Director
- Daniel T. JudgeExecutive Officer
- Tom BevilacquaDirector
- Israel KroizerExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $5.5M
- Amount sold
- $3.9M
- First sale
- Apr 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through BrightSource Energy went on to found or lead other companies.
In the news
Google.org announces investment in BrightSource Energygoogleblog.blogspot.com · May 2008Frequently asked questions
- What does BrightSource Energy do?
- BrightSource Energy develops software for renewable energy management, offering a cloud-based optimizer that integrates with energy assets to enable forecasting, trading, ancillary services, and portfolio aggregation across markets. Founded in 2006 as a Concentrated Solar Power pioneer, it now focuses on renewable and battery storage management and AI-driven energy optimization, with projects in Israel, California, Dubai, and South Africa.
- Who are BrightSource Energy's investors?
- BrightSource Energy's investors include DBL Partners, Riverwood Capital, VantagePoint Capital Partners, Draper Fisher Jurvetson (DFJ), Morgan Stanley.
- How much funding has BrightSource Energy raised?
- BrightSource Energy has disclosed $13.1M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is BrightSource Energy headquartered?
- BrightSource Energy is headquartered in Oakland, US.