Bright Data
Origin and History
Bright Data was founded in 2014 by Or Lenchner, Derry Shribman, and Chen Goldzweig in Israel. Originally known as Luminati Networks, the company rebranded to Bright Data in 2020 to better reflect its evolution from a proxy service provider to a comprehensive web data platform. The company has raised over $170 million in funding and has established itself as a leader in the web data collection industry.
Mission
Bright Data's mission is to democratize access to public web data, enabling organizations of all sizes to harness the power of web intelligence for better decision-making and innovation.
Vision
To become the world's most trusted and comprehensive web data platform, empowering businesses to unlock insights from the vast amount of public information available on the internet.
Values
- Transparency: Maintaining ethical data collection practices with full compliance
- Innovation: Continuously advancing web data technology and methodologies
- Reliability: Providing consistent, high-quality data solutions
- Customer Success: Focusing on delivering value and enabling customer growth
- Compliance: Adhering to all legal and regulatory requirements
Products and Services
Bright Data offers a comprehensive suite of web data solutions including proxy networks, web scraping APIs, ready-made datasets, and custom data collection services. Their platform serves various industries including e-commerce, finance, cybersecurity, and market research.
Latest Technologies and Trends
The company leverages AI and machine learning for intelligent data collection, automated quality assurance, and advanced data processing. They're also focusing on real-time data streaming, enhanced privacy protection, and browser automation technologies.
Curiosities
- Bright Data operates one of the world's largest proxy networks with over 72 million IP addresses
- The company processes over 650 petabytes of data monthly
- Their network spans across every country and city worldwide