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Bright Capital

Europe, Moscow City, Russian Federation, Moscow

Description

Bright Capital, a venture capital firm established in Moscow, Russian Federation, in 2010, is recognized for its distinctive "merchant venturing" approach and a global investment footprint. Co-founded by Mikhail Chuchkevich and Boris Ryabov, the firm quickly positioned itself as a significant player in the clean technology and energy efficiency sectors. Their strategy often involves a hands-on approach, indicating a deeper operational involvement with their portfolio companies beyond just capital injection.

The firm primarily targets early-stage to growth-stage companies, demonstrating a willingness to support ventures from their nascent phases through significant expansion. Bright Capital's investment thesis centers on areas critical for sustainable development, including clean technology, new materials, and energy efficiency. This specialized focus allows them to build expertise and a strong network within these high-growth, impact-driven industries.

Regarding their typical investment size, Bright Capital usually deploys first cheques ranging from $1 million to $10 million. This range suggests they are capable of leading or co-leading significant rounds for promising startups, providing substantial capital to fuel innovation and market penetration. While rooted in Moscow, their global reach enables them to identify and back promising companies across various geographies, aligning with their vision of fostering technological advancements with worldwide applicability.

Investor Profile

Bright Capital has backed more than 47 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 10 rounds, about 21% of its total and boasts 12 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Germany, Russian Federation.
  • Strong thematic focus on Manufacturing, Energy, Biotechnology.
  • Typical check size: $1M – $10M.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (36%)
  • Series A (17%)
  • Series C (11%)
  • Series D (11%)
  • Private Equity (11%)
  • Series B (9%)
  • Seed (4%)
  • Series E (2%)

Country Focus

  • United States (64%)
  • Germany (9%)
  • Russian Federation (9%)
  • Spain (6%)
  • China (4%)
  • Israel (4%)
  • United Kingdom (2%)
  • Luxembourg (2%)

Industry Focus

  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Biotechnology
  • Analytics
  • Internet
  • Renewable Energy
  • E-commerce
  • Social Media
  • Health Care
  • Information Technology
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Bright Capital frequently co-invest with?

Kleiner Perkins
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 12
GE Capital
North America, Ontario, Canada, Ottawa
Co-Investments: 3
Artiman Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Headline
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 4
DAG Ventures
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 8
Cyhawk Ventures
Asia, Tel Aviv, Israel, Tel Aviv
Co-Investments: 4
Northgate Capital
North America, California, United States, Danville
Co-Investments: 4
Acadia Woods Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Asset Management Ventures (AMV)
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Intel Capital
North America, California, United States, Santa Clara
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does Bright Capital often collaborate with?

JW
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Boston
Shared Deals: 1
BG
North America, Washington, United States, Seattle
Shared Deals: 2

What are some of recent deals done by Bright Capital?

Goldencell Electronics

Shandong, Fujian, China

Goldencell Electronics is a lithium-ion battery manufacturer.

BatteryChemicalManufacturing
Series UnknownMay 30, 2022
Sensors Data

Haidian, Beijing, China

Sensors Data provides big data analysis services for over 300 companies.

AnalyticsBig DataInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInternet
Series DMay 6, 2022
Amount Raised: $200,000,000
BIScience

New York, New York, United States

BIScience provides business intelligence solutions for the online media industry.

AdvertisingAnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceDigital MediaInformation TechnologyPublishingSocial Media
Series UnknownOct 6, 2016
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Agrivida

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Agrivida creates an enzyme solution to improve poultry and swine nutrition.

Biotechnology
Series DAug 18, 2015
Amount Raised: $10,700,000
BIScience

New York, New York, United States

BIScience provides business intelligence solutions for the online media industry.

AdvertisingAnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceDigital MediaInformation TechnologyPublishingSocial Media
Series CJul 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $9,000,000
Auctionata

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Auctionata is an online auction platform for art and luxury collectibles and the inventor of the livestream auction.

AuctionsE-CommerceInternet
Series CMar 30, 2015
Amount Raised: $45,478,072
Agrivida

Woburn, Massachusetts, United States

Agrivida creates an enzyme solution to improve poultry and swine nutrition.

Biotechnology
Series DJan 5, 2015
Amount Raised: $12,348,733
BIScience

New York, New York, United States

BIScience provides business intelligence solutions for the online media industry.

AdvertisingAnalyticsBusiness IntelligenceDigital MediaInformation TechnologyPublishingSocial Media
Series BJan 1, 2015
Amount Raised: $1,500,000
Flodesign Sonics

Wilbraham, Massachusetts, United States

Acoustic separation and filtration

BiotechnologyChemicalLife ScienceManufacturing
Series AApr 17, 2014
Amount Raised: $10,598,871
Doctor At Work

Moscow, Moscow City, Russian Federation

Doctor At Work is a provider of social networking platform for medical practitioners.

Health CareInternetMedicalSocial Network
Series UnknownMar 20, 2014
Amount Raised: $3,000,000