
We partner with organisations to help values-led investors achieve their goals while creating transformational impact for a more socially and environmentally just world.
Brightlight is a specialist impact investment advisory and consulting firm focused on delivering purposeful investment solutions.
Our approach to investing is centred on a fundamental belief that capital markets have the power to unlock economic value while also achieving deep social and environmental impact.
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From our managing director
Brightlight works to move capital for transformational impact while achieving market-rate and higher impact returns.
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across 8 different governance jurisdictions, 25+ funds and 500+ underlying portfolio companies.
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across Australia, the United States and New Zealand.
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of values-based and impact investing.
Our aim is to transform lives through purposeful investing. We accomplish this by partnering with organisations to deliver transformational impact investment expertise and solutions. In an evolving market, we are privileged to work with clients and partners who share our commitment to creating meaningful impact.
As we grow, we continue to strengthen our core capabilities - impact measurement, investment research and operational diligence, deal origination, and strategic advisory services. We do this because we believe in enhancing the broader impact ecosystem; supporting more organisations to align their investments with their values and impact goals.
We believe the greatest influence comes through partnership rather than competition. By working through and with other organisations, we can collectively drive more capital toward meaningful impact. We invite you to join us on this journey.
Samuel Richards

We exist to transform lives through purposeful investing.
Our Offering
With a unique combination of investment expertise, international reach, and in-depth sector knowledge, Brightlight equips investors with purpose-built solutions to deliver on their values and help advance a more socially and environmentally just world.
Real Assets
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Brightlight's Build-to-Rent (BTR) Strategy is a joint venture property fund that delivers strong commercial and social returns by creating genuine, positive social and environmental outcomes for its tenants. Designed with tenants in mind, this model, managed by Brightlight and delivered by Samma Property Group, addresses the growing housing affordability gap in 25-45yo Australians.
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Casa Capace Disability Housing Trust is a proprietary disability housing co-investment vehicle managed by Brightlight Investment Management and backed by the Australian Federal Government. The trust is fully committed to a $60m portfolio of high-quality architecturally designed Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) homes built and tenanted by Casa Capace, an industry-leading SDA.
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Te Puna Hapori provides investors with access to infrastructure debt opportunities that achieve stable and predictable long-term cash flow and capital preservation across sectors with demonstrable demand and shortages, including affordable housing, retirement housing, healthcare, education and utilities.
Multi-Asset
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Investors are increasingly articulating a desire to align their portfolios with their convictions and values, but there are challenges to achieving excellent outcomes. Our experience enables us to develop tailored solutions using various strategies to deliver the desired outcomes, honouring the values of our clients every step of the way.
