Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital Fund |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • Energy • Retail (& E-Commerce) • CleanTech • Material Science |
Stages | Seed, Startup, Early Stage, Expansion |
Investing | United States • Russia • Europe • Asia |
Investment Range | $305,000 - $42,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $225,000,000 |
Bright Capital is a venture capital and growth equity firm, founded in 2010, with a focus on investing in companies operating in the clean-tech, industrial biotech, telecommunication, and information technology sectors. With headquarters in Moscow, Russia, they actively invest in high-tech projects within the United States, Europe, and Asia in collaboration with international venture capital funds and corporations. They manage over $225 million in assets and invest in companies at various stages, including seed, startup, early stage, and expansion phases with investment amounts ranging from $305,000 to $42,000,000. Their multidisciplinary team of 13 investment professionals brings together expertise in venture and private equity investments, industry operations, technical knowledge, financial management, and business development, specifically in the CIS and Eastern Europe regions. Bright Capital is dedicated to investing in high-potential young companies, identifying sectors like Cleantech, Biotech, and IT as areas with rapid innovation and strong return prospects. Their approach involves working closely with management teams to steer portfolio companies towards profitability and liquidity, leveraging their global network with top-tier funds and strategic partners to provide innovative investment solutions. They are also open to exploring investments in emerging industries such as sports betting sites not on Gamstop and crypto startups, acknowledging the high profitability potential despite the volatility.