BrightSource Energy
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Aug 30, 2017
Est. Valuation
$868M
Total Funding Raised
$890.7M
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
Renewable Energy, Smart Grid
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Subscription SaaS
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% | |
| Heliogen | 78% | |
| Cosin Solar Technology Co., Ltd. | 76% |
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 | ||||
| Private Equity | Oct 23, 2012 | ||||
IPO | Apr 11, 2012 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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 | Private Equity, IPO |
| Google Foundation | Series C |
| Solar Energy Technologies Office | Grant |
| Draper Fisher Jurvetson Management | Series A, Series D |
| DFJ Growth | Series E, Series C, Series A, Private Equity, Series B |
Market signals
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- Jan 20, 2025
Grew 25% QoQ, from 127 to 159 employees.
- Aug 30, 2017
$9.3M round raised
BrightSource Energy Filings
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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 with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
How much is BrightSource Energy worth (valuation)?
BrightSource Energy's valuation is estimated at $868.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy BrightSource Energy stock?
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When was BrightSource Energy's last funding round?
BrightSource Energy's most recent funding round was Grant on March 31, 2011.
Who are the main investors in BrightSource Energy?
Key investors in BrightSource Energy include Morgan Stanley & Co., 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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