Brighte

Powering the Shift to Clean Energy

Making sustainable home upgrades affordable.

Brighte was founded in 2015 by Katherine McConnell, who left her role at Macquarie Bank to solve a simple but pressing challenge: how can everyday Australians afford to electrify their homes?

Her vision became Brighte, a platform that finances solar panels, batteries, and energy-efficient home improvements. Today, Brighte is accelerating Australia’s shift to net zero by helping households cut emissions and take control of their energy bills.

Why Work at Brighte

Mission with impact Brighte has financed over $2 billion in solar and energy upgrades, enabling more than 180,000 installations and preventing 1.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

Strong backing With over $100 million raised in equity from investors like Grok and Airtree, and more than $575 million in green bonds, Brighte is well-capitalised for growth.

A new way to energy Brighte’s “gen-tailer” model lets customers own their energy assets and pay over time, helping households become self-sufficient and smarter with energy use.

Partner-powered growth Working with 2,600+ accredited vendors and multiple government energy schemes, Brighte is scaling with impact in mind.

Milestones

- 2015: Founded by Katherine McConnell - 2018: Backed by Grok Ventures and Airtree - 2020: AUD $100M Series C - 2022: Issued Australia’s first 100% Green ABS - 2024: Financed $2B+ in home electrification

The Vision Brighte’s goal is to make every Australian home cleaner, smarter, and more affordable to run. By simplifying the financing of solar and other energy upgrades, Brighte is building a future powered by the sun, one home at a time.