We build portfolios and products across the responsible, ethical and impact investment spectrum to positively transform lives.
Brightlight is an investment management firm committed to delivering world-class solutions for values-led investors.
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 financial 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 change mindsets and improve lives. We accomplish this by creating innovative products and building strong portfolios for our clients and partners. In an uncertain world, we have been blessed with investors, partners and a team who believe in our purpose – to transform lives through redemptive and purposeful investing.
As we grow, we continue to invest in our core competencies – investment management, impact delivery, product development, risk and compliance, and sound governance. We do this because we believe we need to evolve in step with the broader impact ecosystem; so that more capital can be invested to improve more lives.
We can’t do this alone, and it will take others that share the same mission to accomplish this. We hope you will join us.
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.
