BrightAI Raises $51M Series A

BrightAI, a San Francisco-based company focused on bringing artificial intelligence to physical infrastructure and essential services, has raised $51 million in a Series A funding round. This latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $78 million.

Investors

The funding round was co-led by Khosla Ventures and Inspired Capital. Additional participation included BoxGroup, Marlinspike, VSC Ventures, Rsquared VC, and Cooley LLP, along with other strategic investors.

BrightAI Use of Funds

BrightAI plans to use the new capital to expand its operations into new industries, bring on new customers, and scale its team at its new San Francisco headquarters.

About BrightAI

Founded in 2019 by Alex Hawkinson, BrightAI provides a platform that unlocks data from the physical world to power smarter, more resilient infrastructure. Its platform, Stateful, uses sensors, drones, and wearables to provide continuous monitoring and real-time insights for sectors including power, water, HVAC, and manufacturing, helping field teams transition from reactive maintenance to proactive asset management.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://bright.ai

Company: BrightAI
Raised: $51M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: July 2025
Lead Investor: Khosla Ventures, Inspired Capital
Additional Investors: BoxGroup, Marlinspike, VSC Ventures, Rsquared VC, Cooley LLP
Company Website: https://www.bright.ai/
Software Category: Industrial AI
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