Meet Bright Machines

Bright Machines is redefining manufacturing with a fully integrated Bright Factory that builds data center infrastructure for hyperscalers.

Our assembly operations utilize advanced software and robotics to deliver better results, with shorter time-to-market, higher yields, and end-to-end data traceability.

Our bright history

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2018

Bright Machines is born

Bright Machines was founded with the goal to transform manufacturing.

Defining software-driven robotics

With lead investor Eclipse Capital, we closed our Series A round to build our vision of deploying software-driven robotics.

2019

Microfactories in action

We deployed our first automated assembly line with modular BRCs (Bright Robotic Cells) to the factory floor.

2021

Software drives advanced automation flexibility

We developed and integrated our Brightware Platform operating system to power the flexible automation behind our Microfactories.

2022

Scaling growth with our customers

With lead investor Eclipse Capital, we secured our Series B round to scale the growth of our customer base across key industries.

2024

Taking it to the next level with key technology partners

We established strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and Microsoft to further propel our automation tech stack.

AI and Robotics building the AI backbone

With lead investor BlackRock, we raised our Series C round to focus our full-stack automation solution on high-value AI infrastructure throughout the manufacturing life cycle from design to assembly to disassembly.

2025

Transforming modern manufacturing with a next-generation Bright Factory

We are pioneering our Bright Factory model to become a technology-enabled digital manufacturer of AI infrastructure hardware.

Today

Backed by years of experience and automation expertise

10+

Countries Deployed

60+

Lifetime End Customers

130+

Microfactories

300K+

Total Server Output

The minds behind the machines

Learn more about our leadership

Lior Susan

Co-Founder, Chairman

Lior is a seasoned manufacturing and investment leader with a passion for bringing a full-stack approach to legacy industries and building digital bridges to the physical world. In addition to co-founding Bright Machines in 2018, he founded Eclipse Ventures where he is a Managing Partner. Previously, Lior was founder and General Partner at LabIX, the hardware investment platform of Flex where he led investments in companies across energy storage, wireless/infrastructure, 3-D optics, additive manufacturing, and robotics. He also co-founded Farm 2050, was part of the founding team of Elementum and helped build Intucell. He sits on Bright Machines’ Board of Directors and the boards of Owlet Baby Care, Metrolink, Lucira and Augury. Lior is a (Res) of an elite Special Forces unit in the Israel Defense Force.

Sviat Dulianinov

CEO

Sviat joined Bright Machines as Chief Strategy Officer, where he led investor relations, corporate development, and overall company strategy. Sviat is a seasoned strategy executive with over 10 years of strategic management, management consulting, and startup experience across the United States and Europe. Prior to joining Bright Machines, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at Dutch retailer SPAR. Previously, Sviat had a distinct consulting career at Bain & Company and co-founded an airport mobility company. Sviat holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Foreign Languages from MGIMO University and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Fiaz Mohamed

President & Chief Growth Officer

Fiaz is a senior technology executive with a proven track record of scaling advanced computing and digital infrastructure businesses. He has led revenue growth, commercial strategy, and market expansion across the AI infrastructure stack, translating complex technologies into scalable, enterprise-ready platforms deployed in real-world, mission-critical environments. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Revenue at Crusoe, where he scaled the AI cloud business from early market entry through significant commercial adoption. Previously, Fiaz held senior leadership roles at Amazon Web Services, where he drove go-to-market strategy for AI workloads. Earlier in his career, he led go-to-market efforts for AI products and services at Intel and advised technology and industrial clients at McKinsey & Company on growth strategy and operational transformation. He holds an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business, as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Computer Science.

Sean Murray

SVP Sales

Sean is a business leader with 25+ years of experience supporting manufacturing, accelerating sustainable & profitable growth, ensuring customer success, and driving business transformation. Before joining Bright Machines, Sean led the Factory Automation business unit for Panasonic North America and held leadership positions at Philips Electronics, Assembleon and IBM. Sean holds an MBA from Kania School of Management and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business Management and Psychology from the University of Scranton.

Bryan Whittington

SVP R&D

Bryan is an experienced R&D leader with a passion for advancing robotics and deploying automation products at scale. Prior to joining Bright Machines, he served as VP of Engineering at Kindred (acquired by Ocado), where he expanded his team to over 100 engineers and researchers in the Advanced Technology department. His responsibilities included deploying advanced robotic systems globally and driving innovation in robotic handling. Bryan holds a Master’s degree in Systems Engineering from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois Chicago.

Bartosz Mazurek

SVP Delivery

Bartosz is a distinguished manufacturing executive with a proven track record in transforming operations. He has increased productivity, reduced costs, and improved company culture across teams globally. Before joining Bright Machines, he held various leadership roles at Flex, where he implemented Lean methodology and managed over 3,000 employees. Bartosz also previously served as a Manufacturing Productivity Leader at GE in the Consumer & Industrial division. He holds a Master’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunications from Wrocław University of Technology and has completed the General Manager Leadership Program at the MIT Sloan School of Management.

Keren Kagan

VP HR

Keren is an HR leader with over 15 years of experience working at both startups and global enterprise companies across human resource functions. Prior to joining Bright Machines, she was the Global HR Leader at WalkMe, where she was instrumental in helping it scale up from a small startup. Earlier in her career, Keren supported strategic HR programs at PMC-Sierra. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from Bar Ilan University.

Beau Corey

VP Finance

Beau is an experienced finance and accounting executive with 12 years of experience in banking, management, and startups. Before joining Bright Machines, he served as the VP of Finance at Splash Financial, a consumer lending fintech. Prior to that, he was the Director of FP&A at Figure Technologies, a blockchain-based fintech. Beau holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting, as well as a Master’s degree in Accounting, both from North Carolina State University. He has been a CFA charterholder since 2016.

Conor French

General Counsel

Conor is an accomplished legal executive with deep experience helping purpose-driven technology companies scale responsibly and operate in complex global environments. Before joining Bright Machines, he led legal, regulatory, and policy functions at Zipline, helping build the world’s largest autonomous logistics network, and at Funding Circle, where he guided the company from startup through IPO. He has also co-founded several industry and advocacy initiatives, including the American Fintech Council and the Alliance for Artisan Enterprise. Conor holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and English from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in California, New York, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C

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