Bright Machines, Inc.

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Bright Machines, Inc. - overview

Established

2018

Location

San Francisco, CA, US

Primary Industry

Industrial Machinery

About

Based in San Francisco, United States and founded in 2018 by Lior Susan (Co‑Founder), Bright Machines, Inc. doing business as Bright Machines is a manufacturing technology company focused on AI-enabled robotics and software-driven automation for manufacturing. The company states that it is redefining manufacturing through an integrated Bright Factory platform that supports the production of AI and data-center infrastructure. In October 2026, Bright Machines, Inc.


raised venture funding from Teradyne Inc. Bright Machines specializes in advanced automation solutions that transform the manufacturing landscape through its core offerings, which include Smart Robotics, Software AI, and the Data Hub. Their flagship product, powered by NVIDIA Omniverse™, enables optimized product design for automated assembly, allowing for rapid new product introduction (NPI) with capabilities for over-the-air updates. The company focuses on enhancing production efficiency and quality through automated assembly technology that boasts flexibility and high yield, while also providing comprehensive rack-level testing to ensure robust hardware reliability.


Bright Machines serves a diverse client base within the manufacturing sector, catering primarily to industries requiring efficient and reliable production processes, including electronics and data center hardware manufacturing. The company has a global reach, delivering its solutions to markets in North America, Europe, and Asia, where demand for advanced manufacturing solutions is rapidly increasing. Bright Machines operates on a revenue model that includes B2B transactions, focusing on partnerships with manufacturers seeking to modernize their production capabilities. Their offerings may involve software subscriptions for their automation platforms, as well as direct sales of sophisticated robotic systems tailored for specific manufacturing environments.


Key products, such as the Brightware® software, are integral to the company’s sales strategy, providing clients with the tools necessary for integrating AI models and robotics into their operations. The company structures its transactions to support long-term relationships with clients, emphasizing continuous improvements and automation upgrades over time. The pricing plans for their products and services reflect the complex nature of their solutions, designed to cater to the unique needs of various industries and their operational requirements. The company plan to use the October 2026 funding for continued growth and expansion of its AI-infrastructure manufacturing platform, including engineering and deployment work for the collaboration.


It will also support integrating Teradyne, Inc. robotics and test technologies and bringing the combined architecture to customer sites.


Current Investors

Flex Ltd., Eclipse Ventures, Lux Capital

Primary Industry

Industrial Machinery

Sub Industries

Industrial Machinery, Application Integration Software, Engineering Software

Website

www.brightmachines.com

Verticals

Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, IoT (Internet of Things), Manufacturing, Robotics

Total Amount Raised

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Bright Machines, Inc. - deals

Deals TypeDeal StatusTarget (s)Deal DateInvestor(s)Seller(s)Deal size (Mn)Enterprise value (Mn)Post-money valuation (Mn)EBITDA multiple (x)Revenue multiple (x)Lead partner (s)
Unspecified RoundCompletedBright Machines, Inc.-
Venture DebtCompletedBright Machines, Inc.-
Series CCompletedBright Machines, Inc.-
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Series BCompletedBright Machines, Inc.-

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