# Bright Security

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bright-security

- Industry: IT Security/Cybersecurity
- Headquarters: San Rafael, US
- Website: www.brightsec.com
- Total disclosed funding: $25M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 2, 2022)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Bright Security Inc. is a US-based provider of advanced application security solutions, focusing on leveraging AI technology to enhance security testing and remediation processes for software development.Bright Security Inc. was founded in 2018 in San Rafael, US, as a developer of application security solutions. The company has successfully completed 6 deals to date, with its most recent funding round occurring on May 26, 2025, where it raised USD 1.000 mn. The leadership team includes founders Art Linkov, Bar Hofesh, Shoham Cohen, and CEO Gadi Bashvitz.Bright Security specializes in advanced application security solutions, primarily through its flagship product, Bright STAR, which is an AI-powered autonomous application security testing and remediation platform. This innovative tool is designed to identify, auto-remediate, and validate real vulnerabilities within both AI-generated and human-written code early in the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Bright STAR aims to streamline application security processes by integrating seamlessly with existing developer workflows and CI/CD pipelines, thereby enhancing productivity while maintaining a strong security posture. The company serves a diverse client base, including organizations across various sectors such as technology, finance, and healthcare, with an emphasis on markets in North America, Europe, and Asia. These clients utilize Bright's solutions to address complex security challenges, ensuring compliance and safeguarding against evolving threats.Bright Security's revenue model is primarily structured around subscription-based services for its application security solutions, with clients typically engaging in annual or multi-year contracts for access to the Bright STAR platform. These subscriptions facilitate ongoing support, regular updates, and access to new features, providing clients with a comprehensive security solution that evolves with their needs. The company may offer tiered pricing plans based on the size of the organization, volume of applications to be secured, and specific features required, catering to various business sizes from startups to large enterprises. Transactions with clients generally occur through direct sales efforts, ensuring a personalized approach that aligns with their application security requirements. Partner collaborations may also play a role in expanding market reach and enhancing service delivery, though specific partnership details are not disclosed.In May 2025, Bright Security Inc. raised USD 1.000 mn in venture funding from unspecified investors. The company plans to utilize this funding to enhance its product offerings and expand into new geographic regions. Specific markets targeted for expansion include Europe and Asia, with a focus on increasing their client base within these regions by 2026. Moreover, Bright Security is currently in the development phase of new features for the Bright STAR platform, aiming for a release in late 2025, which will further enhance the capabilities of their application security solutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 2, 2022, $20M — DNX Ventures, Incubate Fund, Evolution Equity Partners, Fusion Fund, J-Ventures
- Seed, Oct 15, 2020, $4.7M — DNX Ventures, Incubate Fund, Fusion Fund, J-Ventures
- Seed, Sep 4, 2020 — J-Ventures
- Seed, Jan 8, 2020 — J-Ventures

## Investors

- J-Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/j-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- DNX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dnx-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Incubate Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/incubate-fund) — Seed, Series A
- Fusion Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fusion-fund) — Seed, Series A
- Evolution Equity Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/evolution-equity-partners) — Series A