Our story
Bright's story began in 2012 when our founder, David Forsberg, recognized the inherent challenges within the energy market. Marked by inefficiencies and a lack of transparency, the market was failing consumers. In response, he founded a digital energy trading company with the goal of enhancing transparency, efficiency, and equitable contracts, thereby giving back control to energy consumers.
Fast forward to 2018, a transformative moment for us. Major energy players expressed a pressing need for a game-changing customer engagement app. Interestingly, we had already pioneered this capability within our platform, empowering consumers to take control of their energy usage, lower costs, and reduce carbon footprints.
This revelation prompted a significant shift, leading to our pivot. We transitioned from electricity trading to a B2B SaaS company, reborn as Bright. Today, we offer energy utilities with a white-label solution that enables better customer engagement and provides insights for intelligently optimizing and steering energy consumption.
Motivated by a passion for change and a commitment to a brighter future, Bright has evolved from its origins as a digital trading company to a leading SaaS white-label provider that continues to empower homes to consume energy smarter and more sustainably.
Our values
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What this means
Together with our customers, we empower end users to have a positive impact in their daily lives. Our work is impactful not only in what we deliver but also in how we deliver it. The sooner we get things done and the more we support each others’ growth and success, the greater our compounded results.Why this matters
We believe that focusing on high-impact initiatives and executing them efficiently, is the recipe for delivering greater value to our customers and end users. This is how we drive joint success while significantly accelerating the global transition to renewable energy sources, reducing CO2 emissions for a greener future.What this doesn’t mean
Amplifying impact does not mean that we disregard ideas that are hard or even impossible to measure. We combine data with our judgment when we make choices to maximize impact. We do not first and foremost focus on the impact of us as an individual but rather that of Bright as a whole. This might mean pausing your own work to lend a hand to a colleague needing your help with a more impactful initiative. -
What this means
Initiative defines us. We don’t let problems stay unresolved; we bring well-crafted hypotheses and practical solutions to the table. We're in this together, and that means we do not hesitate to step up and proactively offer our help when we see the need — our success is a collective responsibility. Just like we don’t hesitate to share our problems to pick our colleagues’ brains, letting go of our pride and realizing we are smarter together. We also take ownership of how our work is received by the next in line — it is never someone else’s problem, it’s always our problem.Why this matters
We believe that by taking full ownership, both as individuals and as a team, we all contribute to our shared success. It goes beyond our job descriptions; it's about actively seeking opportunities to make a difference, assuming responsibility for challenges, and proactively finding solutions.What this doesn’t mean
This doesn't imply competition against our colleagues or taking on tasks beyond our expertise just to outshine others. Nor does it suggest working in isolation and disregarding the importance of collaboration. This value underscores our collaborative approach, where we actively seek opportunities to contribute, take responsibility for challenges, and solve problems together, recognizing that both individual and collective contributions are vital to our success. -
What this means
Experimenting and learning from failures is crucial, pushing us to continuously do better, question the usual ways, and explore new ideas. Resilient and open-minded, we see every challenge as a stepping stone to growth and new breakthroughs, turning problems into opportunities for creative innovation. We don’t confine ourselves to the box; we break it open, step out, and create groundbreaking things.Why this matters
To truly innovate, achieve breakthroughs, and make a real impact we cannot continue doing the same things as always or do what everyone else is doing. We are not after a participation trophy, being a game-changer is essential for our growth and for leading the way in our industry.What this doesn’t mean
This value doesn't imply reckless risk-taking or pursuing ideas without considering their consequences. We prioritize work and ideas that offer substantial returns and the potential for significant impact. Our choices consider not only our end-users and customers but also our colleagues and internal processes. It's about striking the right balance between groundbreaking ideas and operational excellence. Moreover, continuous improvement and learning are not aimless; they involve learning from experiences while setting clear goals and metrics to measure our progress.
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Our Benefits
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6 weeks vacation 🏖️
To be the best you you can be and do your best work, we encourage our employees to take advantage of their vacation time to rest and recharge. This is why we're stoked to offer our fellow team members a sweet vacation policy that includes 30 days of vacation every year. So whether you're planning a tropical getaway or just a staycation in your backyard, take the time you need to recharge and come back to work feeling refreshed and ready to crush it.
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Occupational pension 👴🏼 👵🏼
We've got your future in mind. We offer an occupational pension plan to all employees aged 25 and above.
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Insurances 🤕
Life can be unpredictable. With our insurance coverage, you can have peace of mind knowing that you’ll be protected in case anything unexpected happens. Whether it's an illness, an injury on the job, or something else entirely, we've got you covered.
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Wellness contribution 🏊🏽🏃💆🧘🏾♀️
We prioritize your well-being. That's why we provide a wellness contribution of 4,000 SEK/year to all employees.
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Birtholiday 🎉
We believe in celebrating life's big moments! That's why we offer a Birtholiday —an extra day off during the year you turn a milestone age (e.g., 20, 30, 40, and beyond).
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Health and welll-being 🧠 ❤️
Your mental and physical health matters. Through our partnerships with Ahum and Thrive Wellness Solutions, we provide employees with access to professional therapy, health coaching, stress management, workplace rehabilitation, and more. These resources are here to support your well-being, helping you feel your best both at work and in your personal life.
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Parental pay 👶
We provide parental leave support that, together with compensation from Försäkringskassan, helps you receive around 90% of your total income for up to 6 months, allowing you to focus on what really matters without stressing about finances.
2012
We were founded
Anova Energi emerged as a digital energy trading company, committed to empowering consumers. We set out to increase transparency, efficiency, and fairness in the market, offering equitable contracts and aiding consumers in optimizing their energy use, costs, and CO2 footprint.
2018
From energy trading to white-label platform
In response to the industry's technology gap, we did a pivot, transforming our tech stack into a B2B SaaS white-label platform to meet the high demands of utilities and their consumers. This shift also marked our rebranding from Anova Energi to Bright Energy.
2021
Market leader in the Nordics
Bright solidifies its position, achieving market leadership in the Nordics, by forging strong, strategic partnerships with 20 utility companies across Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
May, 2023
User and customer growth
Today, serving over 45 customers and 450+ end-users with a 165% growth rate in user base, we're poised to enter the European market. Our vision remains resolute: to build the most comprehensive marketplace for all things energy.
Whistleblowing
At Bright, we are dedicated to upholding high ethical standards and transparency to foster trust within our business.
For you as a candidate, customer, vendor, or partner, it's essential to know that we have established a whistleblowing service. This service allows anyone to report suspected misconduct or actions that breach our ethical guidelines. To ensure confidentiality and anonymity, we've partnered with an external provider, AlexisHR, offering a secure communication channel.
We guarantee that no reprisals will be taken against any individual who, in good faith, reports evidence of misconduct or wrongdoing by the company.
All data is processed in compliance with relevant EU data protection regulations. Any personal information collected can be rectified or deleted once the investigation is concluded.
The reporting channel is easily accessible from any device, including smartphones, through the following link: https://whistle.alexishr.com/report/bright-energy