BrightEdge
Overview
BrightEdge is an AI-powered SEO platform for enterprises, offering solutions for organic search, content, and digital marketing automation . It helps marketers transform online content into tangible business results, such as increased traffic, revenue, and engagement . The platform is powered by an AI engine, DataMind, providing real-time measurement of digital content engagement across various channels .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatch | Feb 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Freenome | Aug 2020 | Series C | - |
| CellCentric | May 2025 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Nusano | Oct 2024 | Series C | Co-investor |
| Auron Therapeutics | Feb 2025 | Series B | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jim Yu
Founder & Exec Chair
Lemuel Park
Co-Founder & CTO
Benjamin Karl
Principal Strategist
Justin Roberts
Principal Strategic Account Manager - Corporate BU
Ken Colborn
Principal Consultant, SEO
Kevin B.
Professional Services - Senior Principal Consultant
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is BrightEdge based?
BrightEdge is headquartered in San Mateo, California, United States.
When was BrightEdge founded?
BrightEdge was founded in 2007.
How many portfolio companies does BrightEdge have?
BrightEdge has 20 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in BrightEdge's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Thatch, Freenome, CellCentric, Nusano, Auron Therapeutics.
What was BrightEdge's most recent investment shown here?
BrightEdge's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in CellCentric in 2025.
What sectors does BrightEdge focus on?
BrightEdge focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does BrightEdge focus on?
BrightEdge typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is BrightEdge's AUM?
BrightEdge's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.