cBright Lighting
cBright Lighting is a US-based manufacturer of architectural LED lighting systems and fixtures. Founded in 2015, it designs precision optics, dynamic media, and immersive lighting solutions for commercial, cultural, municipal, and bespoke architectural projects worldwide.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersSan Leandro, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What cBright Lighting does
cBright Lighting is a US-based manufacturer of architectural LED lighting systems and fixtures, headquartered in San Leandro, California. Founded in 2015, the company designs and produces an integrated portfolio spanning six architectural lighting categories — 0D Precision (point-source optics), 1D Linear, 2D Planar, 3D Media, 4D Immersive, and Bespoke — alongside a deep product library of architectural spot/flood lights, wall washers, inground and underwater fixtures, gobo projectors, neon linear fixtures, and area/site lighting. Core technology centers on precision optics, RGBW color-mixing (cPure), and a multi-protocol control platform supporting DMX512, Bluetooth Mesh, WiFi, 0-10V, and Artnet. Proprietary Rayleigh-inspired Skyray and Skyveil products simulate natural daylight and dynamic luminous membranes, positioning the firm in the human-centric lighting category. A ChromaMaster control system enables interactive media-facade installations, including the award-winning 42-meter Love Sculpture in Weihai, China.
The company generates revenue primarily from project-based custom hardware sales of architectural fixtures and control systems, supplemented by professional services covering engineering coordination, fabrication oversight, assembly validation, and installation support for bespoke projects. Pricing follows a quotation-based model with no publicly disclosed list prices, and the billing cadence spans multi-year contracts. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales — via "Start a Project" and "Contact" CTAs on the company website — with a regional representative network surfaced through a "Find A Rep" store locator. Customers span architectural facades (LinkedIn HQ, Portland City Hall), cultural institutions (Titanic Museum Belfast), hospitality and entertainment (Atomic Golf, Houston POST Food Hall), municipal and urban development (City of New London Bank Street), and international commercial developments (ITC Building in Fujian, China). With 1–10 employees, no disclosed external funding, and project execution across North America, Europe, and Asia, cBright operates as a focused niche manufacturer targeting high-specification architectural lighting projects.
Theresa Li is listed as co-founder and president, leading a privately held firm with no parent company or subsidiary structure. Recognition includes the 2018 IES Award of Distinction for the Love Sculpture. The firm's strategic priorities, evidenced by scheduled AIA26 Conference participation (June 2026) and voice-control integrations with Amazon Echo and TmallGenie, point toward deeper penetration of the architect/specifier channel and smart-building ecosystems.
cBright Lighting firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- cBright Lighting
- Legal name
- cBright Lighting
- Website
- https://cbrightlighting.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- cBright Lighting is a US-based manufacturer of architectural LED lighting systems and fixtures. Founded in 2015, it designs precision optics, dynamic media, and immersive lighting solutions for commercial, cultural, municipal, and bespoke architectural projects worldwide.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
cBright Lighting industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Lighting
- NAICS
- Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)
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Where cBright Lighting is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Leandro
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Markets served
cBright Lighting business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- LED Lighting Fixtures: Sale of architectural LED lighting products including spot/flood lights, linear fixtures, wall washers, in-grade fixtures, underwater lights, and area/site lighting. Revenue generated through one-time hardware purchases for projects.
- Control Systems: Sale of lighting control systems including DMX512 controllers, Bluetooth mesh controllers, WiFi gateways, and master panels. Revenue from both standalone control products and integrated solutions.
- Bespoke/Custom Solutions: Custom sculptural lighting installations crafted for singular architectural visions, involving engineering-led coordination, fabrication oversight, assembly validation, and installation support.
- Professional Services: Engineering coordination, fabrication oversight, assembly validation, and installation support services for complex custom lighting projects.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based quotation model for architectural lighting solutions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
cBright Lighting product offering
Product offeringCore offering
cBright Lighting designs, engineers, and manufactures architectural LED lighting systems and fixtures for commercial, municipal, and institutional projects. The company sells a portfolio organized into six integrated system categories (0D Precision, 1D Linear, 2D Planar, 3D Media, 4D Immersive, Bespoke), complemented by a product library of architectural spot/flood/wall washer fixtures, inground and underwater luminaires, linear neon and pixel solutions, gobo projectors, area/site/industrial lighting, and DMX512, Bluetooth Mesh, and WiFi control systems. cBright also provides engineering coordination, fabrication oversight, assembly validation, and installation support for bespoke custom installations.
Product overview
cBright Lighting offers an integrated portfolio of architectural lighting systems and products spanning six lighting system categories (0D Precision, 1D Linear, 2D Planar, 3D Media, 4D Immersive, and Bespoke), complemented by a comprehensive product library. The product range includes architectural spot/flood lights (Helios, Eco, Luna, Megalux), direct view solutions (Dot pixels, Linear Outline neon fixtures, Lumstone tiles, Fiber Optic Star Ceiling), wall washers (Crystal and Crystaline series, OmniFlex, Megalux Linear), inground fixtures (adjustable and fixed options from 2" to 13"), underwater lights (flood, spot, and fountain fixtures), gobo projectors (60W-200W), and area/site lighting (HiSpot, HiClean, HiSmooth, K5 High Bay). Control solutions include DMX512, Bluetooth Mesh, WiFi, and 0-10V protocols with associated controllers and gateways. Specialty products include Skyray (Rayleigh-inspired sky simulation) and Skyveil (dynamic luminous membranes). The systems are designed for architectural integration, human wellbeing, and flexible installation across residential, commercial, and municipal applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ChromaLux™: Linear LED fixtures used in media installations
- ChromaMaster™
- Skyray™
- Skyveil™
- Lumstone
- cPure
Products and services
- 0D Precision System Architectural lighting system of point-source fixtures with precision optics delivering focused, exact illumination control for accent and detail applications. Targeted at architects and lighting designers specifying building facades, monuments, and interior accents.
- 1D Linear System Architectural lighting system of continuous lines of light defining paths, edges, and movement through space. Used by architects and design teams for outlining, cove, and accent lighting in commercial and cultural projects.
- 2D Planar System Architectural lighting system providing continuous, even, integrated planar illumination for surfaces such as panels and ceilings. Targeted at architectural surfaces requiring uniform backlighting or luminous panels.
- 3D Media System Architectural lighting system that enables media facade solutions delivering dynamic visual content on building surfaces. Targeted at landmark, civic, and entertainment projects seeking programmable visual displays on facades.
- 4D Immersive System Architectural lighting system creating dynamic, time-based environments that shape atmosphere, perception, and human experience. Targeted at wellness-focused interiors, hospitality venues, and cultural installations.
- Bespoke System Custom sculptural lighting installations crafted for singular architectural visions, with engineering-led coordination, fabrication oversight, assembly validation, and installation support. Targeted at signature architectural projects requiring one-off installations.
- Architectural Indirect View Fixtures (Helios, Eco, Luna, Megalux, Matrix) Range of architectural indirect view fixtures including Helios, Eco, Luna, Megalux, and Matrix products for spot, flood, and wall washing applications with precise optics in single color, white tuning, or RGB/RGBW. Targeted at architects specifying facade, landscape, and accent lighting.
- Architectural Direct View Fixtures (Dot, Linear Outline, Lumstone Tiles, Edgelit Panel, Fiber Optic Stars) Range of direct view lighting fixtures including Dot LED pixels, Linear Outline neon-style fixtures, Lumstone illuminated pavers, custom Edgelit Panels, and Fiber Optic Star Ceilings. Targeted at media facades, signage, pathway, and decorative interior applications.
- Wall Washer Series (Crystal, Crystaline, OmniFlex, Megalux Linear) Range of high-performance architectural wall washer fixtures including Crystal RGBW, Crystaline mono, OmniFlex Modular, and Megalux Linear 300W models for building facades, cove lighting, and large-scale illumination. Targeted at facade and large-area illumination projects.
- Inground Fixture Series (4" to 13" and Adjustable models) Range of in-grade accent and landscape lighting fixtures in 4", 6", 8", 10", and 13" sizes, plus field-adjustable and linear RGBW options, with stainless steel construction and IP68 ratings. Targeted at landscape, facade, and monument illumination.
- Underwater Fixture Series (Flood, Spot, Recessed Pool, Fountain Lights) Range of underwater lighting fixtures including surface mount spot/flood lights from 3W to 180W, recessed pool lights, and fountain lights with stainless steel construction and Cree LED chips. Targeted at pools, fountains, and marine environments.
- Gobo Projector Series (60W, 100W, 200W) Professional gobo projectors ranging from 60W (1794 lm) to 200W with IP65 rating, 7+1 auto-rotating gobo, and DMX512/RDM support for projecting logos, patterns, and custom images. Targeted at commercial branding, signage, and event applications.
- General Illumination Series (HiSpot, HiClean, HiSmooth, K5 High Bay, Sigma Parking Garage, Area & Site, Sports, High/Low Bay) Range of area and site lighting, sports lighting, and industrial high/low bay fixtures including HiSpot urban flood lights, HiClean IP66/IP69K food processing high bays, HiSmooth low-glare high bays, K5 High Bay (100W to 500W), and Sigma Parking Garage fixtures. Targeted at commercial, municipal, sports, and industrial facilities.
- Lighting Control System (DMX512, Bluetooth Mesh, WiFi, 0-10V) Comprehensive lighting control platform supporting 0-10V dimming, DMX512, Bluetooth Mesh, and WiFi protocols with master panels, BLE Mesh controllers (M10/M20/M30/M40/M70), gateways, and smartphone app integration. Targeted at architectural projects requiring flexible, multi-protocol lighting control.
- ArtNet-DMX Controller Ethernet-based lighting controller that converts ArtNet protocol data to DMX512, supporting offline playback, program record, TFT display, and touch keys. Targeted at professional architectural and media facade installations.
- Intelligent WiFi Gateway WiFi gateway providing cloud platform control, multi-zone dimming, and voice assistant integration with Amazon ECHO and TmallGenie smart speakers. Targeted at connected architectural lighting installations.
- Architectural Neon Series (Crystal Outline, SF15, SF16, F15, cPixel RGBW String) Range of professional-grade architectural neon fixtures including Crystal Outline 15W, SF15 horizontal mono/tunable white/pixel, SF16 vertical mono/RGBW, F15 sideview tunable white/RGBW/pixel, and cPixel RGBW String (60 pixels across 45 feet). Targeted at building facades, outlining, and media applications.
- Skyray and Skyveil Immersive Lighting Products Skyray uses Rayleigh-inspired diffusion to recreate the depth of blue sky and natural sunlight indoors, while Skyveil uses luminous membranes that evolve color and mood throughout the day for circadian support. Targeted at interior environments seeking natural light qualities and human-centric lighting.
- Bespoke Engineering, Fabrication, and Installation Services Professional services covering engineering-led coordination, fabrication oversight, assembly validation, and installation support for complex custom lighting projects. Targeted at signature architectural installations requiring specialized project execution.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 60% energy reduction when upgrading from 250W metal halide to 100W RGBW LED in-ground fixtures
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use cBright Lighting
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
cBright Lighting technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature15 records
cBright Lighting partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and flagship.
- Coherent DesigncoreCoherent Design specified cBright 90W RGBW inground fixtures for Atomic Golf's sculptural columns at the Las Vegas entertainment venue.
- AMPROcoreAMPRO collaborated with cBright on the Corporate Center at Tampa Bay lighting upgrade project, delivering a complete lighting solution using Luna RGBW fixtures with cPure color technology.
- Sutton Vane AssociatescoreSutton Vane Associates lighting design for Titanic Museum Belfast facade upgrade featuring cBright 100W RGBW in-ground fixtures achieving 60%+ energy reduction.
- Xiamen USSOO Technology Co., Ltd.coreUSOO Technology commissioned the ITC Building Media Facade project featuring cBright LED linear fixtures integrated into the building facade for white light and dynamic media effects using Crystal linear fixtures.
- Carrère and HastingsnotableOriginal architects of Portland City Hall (1912), whose historic design informed the cBright lighting upgrade that restored clarity and balance while respecting the landmark structure.
- Enlighten ProjectflagshipEnlighten Project designed the Love Sculpture at Sakura Lake Sports Park featuring cBright's ChromaLux linear fixtures and ChromaMaster control system enabling interactive bicycle-powered lighting.
- OMA AmericannotableOMA American designed the Houston POST Food Hall project featuring cBright's over 100 custom edge-lit panels for uniquely shaped kiosks.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
cBright Lighting competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Lumenpulse: Canadian architectural LED lighting manufacturer with comparable spec-grade facade, area, and urban lighting products and a project-driven distribution model. Highly comparable to cBright on product mix, customer profile (architects/designers), and control integration strategy.
- GVA Lighting: Architectural and outdoor LED lighting manufacturer specializing in facade, media facade, and dynamic color lighting. Direct overlap with cBright's inground, linear, and media systems portfolios and its project-based specification sales motion.
- Acclaim Lighting: US-based architectural and entertainment LED lighting manufacturer offering RGBW fixtures, linear systems, and DMX-based controls. Closely comparable to cBright's ChromaLux, ChromaMaster, and architectural color product lines.
- Traxon Technologies (Signify): Architectural dynamic lighting and media facade specialist now under Signify. Direct competitor in media facades, RGBW linear systems, and large-scale architectural installations like those cBright delivers.
- Color Kinetics (Signify): Architectural color-changing LED and control systems provider owned by Signify. Comparable product technology (RGBW fixtures, controllers) and overlapping customer base in facade, landmark, and entertainment lighting.
Broad incumbents
- Acuity Brands: One of the largest North American lighting manufacturers with broad architectural and outdoor portfolios (Lithonia, Hydrel, Winona). Competes with cBright across facade, area, and control categories but at vastly greater scale.
- Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader encompassing Philips, Color Kinetics, and Traxon. Massive incumbency in architectural and connected lighting; competes on full spectrum cBright serves but with global supply chain and deep specifier relationships.
- Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): Major lighting manufacturer within Eaton's electrical business, offering architectural, outdoor, and industrial LED products with strong commercial channel presence. Broad incumbent competing for the same projects as cBright.
- Zumtobel Group: European architectural lighting specialist group (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic). Comparable in architectural design and controls focus but at enterprise scale with global distribution.
- Fagerhult Group: European architectural lighting group including iGuzzini, Whitegoods, and Ateljé Lyktan. Competes with cBright in premium architectural and urban lighting but with multi-brand portfolio and broader geographic reach.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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cBright Lighting leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
cBright Lighting funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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cBright Lighting M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about cBright Lighting
What does cBright Lighting do?
cBright Lighting designs, engineers, and manufactures architectural LED lighting systems and fixtures for commercial, municipal, and institutional projects. The company sells a portfolio organized into six integrated system categories (0D Precision, 1D Linear, 2D Planar, 3D Media, 4D Immersive, Bespoke), complemented by a product library of architectural spot/flood/wall washer fixtures, inground and underwater luminaires, linear neon and pixel solutions, gobo projectors, area/site/industrial lighting, and DMX512, Bluetooth Mesh, and WiFi control systems. cBright also provides engineering coordination, fabrication oversight, assembly validation, and installation support for bespoke custom installations.
Is cBright Lighting a public or private company?
cBright Lighting is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was cBright Lighting founded?
cBright Lighting was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is cBright Lighting based?
cBright Lighting is headquartered in San Leandro, United States, in the North America region.
How does cBright Lighting make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. LED Lighting Fixtures are the primary driver. The others are control Systems, bespoke/Custom Solutions and professional Services.
Who are cBright Lighting's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Lumenpulse, GVA Lighting, Acclaim Lighting, Traxon Technologies (Signify) and Color Kinetics (Signify). Broad incumbents are Acuity Brands, Signify (Philips Lighting), Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions), Zumtobel Group and Fagerhult Group.
Does cBright Lighting have an API?
No public API is recorded for cBright Lighting.
What industry is cBright Lighting in?
cBright Lighting's product category is Architectural Lighting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAIAB, Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior), with a secondary code of IMAGAIAI, Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting). Its NAICS code is 335132 and its SIC code is 3640.