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Brightware was a customer-interaction software company acquired by FirePond in 2001.
Also known as Brightware, Inc.
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Company profile
researched Aug 2026Brightware was a software company that was the subject of an acquisition agreement announced by FirePond in February 2001. FirePond, which later operated under the firepond.com domain and was subsequently associated with the Massachusetts-based entity FP Technology, Inc., announced the planned purchase of Brightware in early 2001.
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In February 2001 it was reported that FirePond had agreed to acquire Brightware.
Compiled by commissioned research from 8 cited public sources — announcements, filings, and press listed under research sources below.
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launches, deals, and filingsDated company events from announcements, filings, and press; legal rows summarize public dockets and regulator releases.
▸Research sources · 8
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- FirePond to acquire Brightwaredigitalcommerce360.com · web
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Brightware do?
- Brightware was a customer-interaction software company acquired by FirePond in 2001.
- Who are Brightware's investors?
- Brightware's investors include Access Venture Partners, BlackRock, Eclipse.