Brightspeed
PrivateLast Round
Grant
Apr 20, 2026
Est. Valuation
$7.5B
Total Funding Raised
$2.77B
Momentum
Top 50%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Brightspeed is a telecommunications service provider that offers fiber internet, broadband, and voice services to residential and business customers across 20 states in the United States.
Sector
Telecommunications & Networking
Verticals
Internet Providers, Fiber Networks, VoIP
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Government Contracts
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Brightspeed Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
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| Fidium | 86% | |
| LiveOak Fiber | 85% | |
| Ezee Fiber | 83% |
Brightspeed Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant | Apr 20, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | Mar 23, 2026 | ||||
| Grant | Oct 3, 2025 | ||||
| Grant | Aug 15, 2025 | ||||
| Debt | Jun 19, 2025 | ||||
Early Funding | Mar 20, 2025 |
Brightspeed Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Alabama Broadband Accessibility Fund | Grant |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | Debt |
| U.S. Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program | Grant |
| North Carolina Stop-Gap Solutions Program | Grant |
| Barclays PLC | Debt |
| Morgan Stanley | Debt |
| Credit Suisse Group AG | Debt |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Apr 29, 2026
Completed fiber build in 13 Wisconsin communities, accelerating statewide plans.
- Apr 28, 2026
Expanding fiber network and facilities into Alabama.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- has_issues_withOct 12, 2026
Brightspeed has issues with copper line thefts in Tennessee as of Sep 8th '26
- attends_eventOct 6, 2026
Brightspeed sponsors a Memories Matter photo booth at Barktoberfest in Tennessee on Oct 4th '26
- has_issues_withSep 9, 2026
Brightspeed had issues with widespread telephone outage on Sep 9th '26.
Brightspeed Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brightspeed's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Brightspeed a public or private company?
Brightspeed is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Brightspeed?
Brightspeed is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Brightspeed's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Brightspeed worth (valuation)?
Brightspeed's valuation is estimated at $7.5B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Brightspeed stock?
Brightspeed shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Brightspeed's last funding round?
Brightspeed's most recent funding round was Grant on April 20, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Brightspeed?
Key investors in Brightspeed include Mubadala Investment Company, North Carolina Department of Information Technology, Apollo Global Management.
Will Brightspeed IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Brightspeed.
How can I track Brightspeed secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Brightspeed's shares on secondary markets.