BrightSource Energy
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Aug 30, 2017
Est. Valuation
$750M
Total Funding Raised
$2.02B
Company Overview
BrightSource Energy is a renewable energy company that designs, develops, and operates utility-scale solar power plants and provides AI-powered energy management software for renewable energy and storage portfolios.
Sector
Energy & Sustainability
Verticals
Energy Management, Renewable Energy, Smart Grid, Energy Storage
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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BrightSource Energy Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Vast Renewables Limited | 83% | |
| Zeo Energy Corp. | 78% | |
| Cosin Solar Technology Co., Ltd. | 76% |
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BrightSource Energy Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Aug 30, 2017 | ||||
| Grant | Nov 1, 2016 | ||||
| VC Round | Apr 7, 2016 | ||||
| VC Round | Sep 1, 2015 | ||||
| Series F | Oct 24, 2012 | ||||
IPO | Apr 11, 2012 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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BrightSource Energy Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Black River Asset Management | Series C |
| Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC | Series B, Series D |
| Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC | Series F, IPO |
| Google Foundation | Series C |
| Solar Energy Technologies Office | Grant |
| Morgan Stanley | Series D |
| Draper Fisher Jurvetson Management | Series A, Series D |
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Market signals
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- Jan 20, 2025
Grew 25% QoQ, from 127 to 159 employees.
- Aug 30, 2017
$9.3M round raised
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BrightSource Energy Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is BrightSource Energy a public or private company?
BrightSource Energy is a private company.
What is the current stock price of BrightSource Energy?
BrightSource Energy is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks BrightSource Energy's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is BrightSource Energy worth (valuation)?
BrightSource Energy's valuation is estimated at $750.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy BrightSource Energy stock?
BrightSource Energy shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was BrightSource Energy's last funding round?
BrightSource Energy's most recent funding round was VC Round on August 30, 2017.
Who are the main investors in BrightSource Energy?
Key investors in BrightSource Energy include Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC, Goldman Sachs (Asia) LLC, Solar Energy Technologies Office, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Management, VantagePoint Venture Partners.
Will BrightSource Energy IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for BrightSource Energy.
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