Bright Machines — Startup Profile

Software-defined automation for electronics manufacturing.

HQ: San Francisco, California, United States | Founded: 2018 | Employees: Not publicly disclosed | Stage: Series C / private | Website: https://www.brightmachines.com

About

Bright Machines builds modular factory systems that assemble electronics and other products. Its software coordinates robots, machines, and quality checks so manufacturers can change production lines more easily than with traditional fixed automation.

The Take

Bright Machines is trying to make factories easier to reconfigure by combining automation hardware with software. That matters as electronics supply chains shift, though selling and installing factory systems remains a complex, capital-intensive process.

Key Metrics

Founded: 2018
Latest funding: $126M
Status: Series C / private

Funding Rounds

Round: $126M (2024-06) — BlackRock

Key People

Lior Susan
Amar Hanspal

Key Competitors

Flex —
Jabil —
Siemens —

Timeline Highlights

2024-06: Series C: $126M

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