Brightline, Inc.
PALO ALTO, California, United States · Other, Transportation, Travel
Brightline Holdings LLC is a private rail operator focused on providing high-speed rail services. The company aims to enhance travel experiences with modern and efficient rail systems.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- PALO ALTO, California, United States
- Employees
- 380
- Industries
- Other, Transportation, Travel
- Status
- Private
- Website
- www.gobrightline.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Brightline, Inc.
- : Brightline Appoints Rebecca Kavoussi as Chief Operating Officer and Nick James as Chief Growth and Financial Officer
- : Brightline Appoints Kari O’Rourke as Chief Executive Officer
- : Brightline partners with Industrious to offer mobile workspaces
- : Brightline Appoints Kelsey Mellard as Chief Growth Officer and Elizabeth Hart as Chief Marketing Officer
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Brightline, Inc. funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Venture | $105.2M |
| Aug 2020 | Venture | $19.4M |
Leadership
- Naomi Allen, Executive Officer, Director
- Giovanni Colella, Executive Officer, Director
- Ann Lamont, Director
- Emily Melton, Director
- Noel Miller, Chief People Officer
- Rebecca Kavoussi, Chief Operating Officer
- Kari O’Rourke, Chief Executive Officer
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Employee benefit plans
Brightline, Inc. files 2 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Brightline, Inc. in the news
- Brightline Florida Reaches Agreement on Financial Restructuring, Securing $490 Million in New Financing Commitments and Significantly Reducing Debt - PR Newswire (Sep 25, 2026)
- Brightline Financial Woes Continue - Railway Age (Nov 12, 2025)
- Brightline revamps schedules, pricing, and train length - Trains Magazine (Sep 30, 2025)
- Brightline Plans Chapter 11 to Restructure $1.1B - Briefs Finance (Sep 23, 2026)
- Brightline eyes Tampa with $400 million bond sale to fund expansion - That's So Tampa (Jul 10, 2025)
- A Train Among Cars and Planes in Florida? The Brightline Private Ra... - OpenEdition Journals (Jun 29, 2022)
- Brightline Train "to" Disney World: Everything We Know (Opening Timeline, Stops, Stations) - Disney Tourist Blog (Sep 14, 2023)
- Video shows fire truck on tracks before Brightline crash that hurt 15 in Delray Beach - NBC 6 South Florida (Dec 28, 2024)
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About Brightline, Inc.: questions and answers
What does Brightline, Inc. do?
Brightline Holdings LLC is a private rail operator focused on providing high-speed rail services. The company aims to enhance travel experiences with modern and efficient rail systems.
Where is Brightline, Inc. headquartered?
Brightline, Inc. is headquartered in PALO ALTO, California, United States.
How many employees does Brightline, Inc. have?
Brightline, Inc. has about 380 employees.
Has Brightline, Inc. raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 2 funding events for Brightline, Inc.. The most recent, $105.2M, was in Mar 2022.
Who leads Brightline, Inc.?
Kari O’Rourke is a Chief Executive Officer at Brightline, Inc..
What is the latest news on Brightline, Inc.?
On Jun 04, 2026, Brightline Appoints Rebecca Kavoussi as Chief Operating Officer and Nick James as Chief Growth and Financial Officer
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