Brighte

Brighte

Financial Services

Sydney, New South Wales 14,114 followers

We’re on a mission to make sustainable equipment affordable and accessible for everyone.

About us

We’re on a mission to make sustainable equipment affordable and accessible for everyone. Our decarbonisation enablement platform helps Australians enjoy the benefits of solar energy and accelerate electrification. Founded in 2015, Brighte has helped over 180,000 households get solar sooner, partnering with over 2,500 SMEs nationally and processing over $2 billion in finance applications. Focusing on solar, batteries, electric vehicles, energy-efficient upgrades and home electrification, Brighte is bringing home the power of the sun and making the benefits of clean energy accessible and affordable to Australian families and businesses.

Website
https://brighte.com.au/
Industry
Financial Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, New South Wales
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2015

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Employees at Brighte

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  • A BIG congratulations to Alex from Energos Electrical for winning our Tesla Powerwall Dolly competition! 🎉⚡ Thank you to everyone who visited our stand and took part in our competition at Victoria’s All-Energy Conference. It was fantastic to meet so many passionate individuals committed to a cleaner, greener future. We’re excited for the opportunities ahead to collaborate, innovate, and connect as we continue driving sustainable solutions together. 🌱

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  • Thank you Airtree, for sharing Katherine McConnell's Forbes Australia feature. Katherine's vision of making renewable energy solutions affordable and accessible has helped over 180,000 families install solar and adopt sustainable products. Together with partners, vendors and retailers, we are driving real change in how we power our homes and communities. 💡 Read more in the post below. https://lnkd.in/gMd2sPjC

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    Katherine McConnell is on a mission to increase the adoption of renewables on properties across Australia 💡 She founded Brighte in 2015, and since then, they've financed 180k solar installations in Australia, avoiding 1.4m metric tons of C02 emissions annually. "From a cost of living and affordability standpoint, it can make a huge difference. Brighte removes the upfront cost, and we help the person buying the energy equipment align the savings on their energy bill with the finance repayments. When we got solar in 2010, we started saving money—energy equipment should be accessible to everyone," says Katherine McConnell, Founder & CEO of Brighte. Brighte's latest move? Transitioning from solar panel financing to a platform for sustainable products and services. "We want to be the platform that enables the acceleration, deployment, and installation of sustainable equipment in Australia." Read more about Katherine's story and Brighte's vision: https://lnkd.in/gMd2sPjC

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    We are delighted to share that our founder and CEO, Katherine McConnell, has been featured in the latest issue of Forbes Australia. Katherine shares her journey leading Brighte and her vision to make renewable energy solutions more affordable and accessible to households across Australia. Brighte plays a central role in electrifying homes nationwide, working closely with government partners, retailers, and a network of over 2,600 trusted vendors. Katherine shares: “We want to be the platform that enables the acceleration, deployment, and installation of sustainable equipment in Australia.” From reducing household emissions to addressing grid reliability, Brighte is paving the way for a sustainable energy future. ✨ Read the full article to discover more about Katherine’s journey and vision for Australia’s energy future. https://lnkd.in/gMd2sPjC Thank you to Shivaune Field, Sarah O'Carroll, Mick Bruzzese, Forbes Australia, and everyone involved in sharing Katherine’s story and Brighte’s mission.

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    Last week, we came together for Brighte Meets—a day of collaboration, followed by an inspiring awards night to celebrate our incredible team. ✨ Brighte Meets Highlights A day of insightful discussions, workshops, and connection as one team. Huge thanks to our amazing external speakers— Colin Crisafulli, Ciaran Bowring, and Paul Robson—for making the day extra special! 🌟 Awards Night Recap An evening to celebrate the individuals who embody our values and make a meaningful impact across Australia and the Philippines. 👏 Congratulations to our winners Andrew Virueda, Diane Soria, Evelyn Ladanga, Fergal Quill, Lilian Fan, MARLON BAUTISTA, CLSSYB, Renee McArdle, Sujit Ghosh, Terence John C. Beltran, and Vince Virgo Bulseco. Thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable day and night. ✨

  • Our Founder & CEO, Katherine McConnell, will join industry leaders Rachel Shirley, James Boyle, Todd Hunter, Jason Azzopardi, and Jonathan Street on December 3rd in Sydney at the Australian Securitisation Forum's Annual Conference for a panel discussion on: 📌 Household resilience & credit performance 📌 Growth opportunities & funding alignment 📌 Sector health & consolidation We’re proud to see Katherine representing Brighte and championing how financing sustainable home upgrades can empower households to take action today—creating more energy-efficient homes while taking control of their budgets.

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  • The Electrify 2515 Community Pilot—Australia's first community-led project aimed at upgrading homes in the 2515 area to sustainable, all-electric homes. We’re bringing together our trusted local installer network; our flexible financing; and program delivery capabilities to bring this project to life with Rewiring Australia, Endeavour Energy (NSW), backed by Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funding. This pilot will empower households in the 2515 area to reduce emissions and energy bills, contributing to Australia’s smart energy future.

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    🌟 Katherine McConnell and Josef Tadich for the Clean Energy Council Board 🌟 We are delighted to share the incredible support Katherine McConnell, Founder and CEO of Brighte, has received from key industry leaders for her nomination to the CEC board. Her extensive experience, leadership, and commitment to advancing Australia’s renewable energy future make her the ideal candidate. Partnering with Josef Tadich, Tesla’s Regional Director Energy APAC, they form a powerful team dedicated to accelerating the uptake of renewable energy. Their combined expertise will drive the growth of solar, batteries, and household electrification. 🗳️ How to Vote: - Find the email from the CEC, sent on 11 November. - Follow the instructions to log in and cast your vote. - Remember to split your vote between Katherine McConnell and Josef Tadich.

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    🌟 Katherine McConnell and Josef Tadich for the Clean Energy Council Board 🌟 Australia's cost-of-living crisis demands innovative solutions, and renewable energy is key to reducing household bills and emissions. It is essential to work together to prioritise developing policies and programmes to enable wide-access and adoption of energy solutions like solar, batteries, and home electrification. By voting for Katherine McConnell, Founder and CEO of Brighte, and Josef Tadich, Regional Director at Tesla Energy- APAC, you’re choosing leaders who will work together to accelerate Australia’s energy transition by working with the CEC and government to develop policies, and represent the interests of installers, retailers and their partners. Voting is open until 26 November. 🗳️ How to Vote: - Find the email from the CEC sent on 11 November. - Follow the instructions to log in and cast your vote. - Remember to split your vote between Katherine McConnell and Josef Tadich.

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    🌟 Support Katherine McConnell and Josef Tadich for the Clean Energy Council Board 🌟 A vote for Brighte and Tesla is the strongest choice to drive Australia’s energy transition forward. By splitting your vote between Katherine McConnell, our Founder and CEO; and Josef Tadich, Regional Director at Tesla Energy- APAC; you are supporting the growth of solar, battery storage, and home electrification. Together, they will accelerate the uptake of renewable energy and represent the interests of installers, retailers, equipment providers and their partners. Voting is open until 26 November. 🗳️ How to Vote: - Find the email from the CEC, sent on 11 November. - Follow the instructions to log in and cast your vote. - Remember to split your vote between Katherine McConnell and Josef Tadich.

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Funding

Brighte 8 total rounds

Last Round

Series C

US$ 76.1M

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