30 Leading Companies of the Year 2025
Bright Data – Harnessing the Power of Public Web Data to Fuel AI Innovation and Social Good
The Silicon Review
Data is the heartbeat of progress, driving decisions, powering artificial intelligence, and unlocking solutions to global challenges. In a world where information is abundant yet complex to harness, Bright Data rises above, turning the web’s raw potential into actionable insights. With a commitment to transparency and social good, this organization is redefining how businesses and researchers tap into public web data, ensuring it serves as a catalyst for innovation and equity.
Bright Data stands as the world’s premier web data platform, empowering over 20,000 organizations across industries to harness public web data with precision and purpose. From fueling AI models to enabling cutting-edge research, the company delivers a robust suite of tools, including award-winning proxy networks and AI-powered scraping solutions. With a global presence spanning the US, Europe, India, and beyond, Bright Data’s diverse team of data experts provides 24/7 support, driven by a culture of action and transparency. Boasting over 5,500 granted patent claims, the company leads the industry in ethical data practices, guided by its mantra: “getting things DONE!” This relentless focus on results has cemented Bright Data’s reputation as a trusted partner for organizations worldwide.
Revolutionizing Data Access with Innovative Solutions
Bright Data’s proxy infrastructure is the gold standard, offering access to over 150 million IP addresses across 195 countries. This vast network enables seamless navigation of the web, empowering businesses to gather critical data for market analysis, competitive intelligence, and more. With unparalleled reliability, Bright Data’s proxy services ensure organizations stay agile in a dynamic digital landscape.
AI-Driven Data Extraction
The company’s AI-ready platform is engineered for real-time data collection and interaction at scale. The Search API delivers context-aware results tailored for AI models and hybrid applications, while the Unlocker API provides unrestricted access to public domains, ensuring efficient and reliable data extraction. For complex workflows, the Agent Browser enables autonomous AI agents to perform multi-step tasks, unlocking dynamic content with ease.
Through its Dataset Marketplace, Bright Data offers pre-collected, daily-refreshed datasets, enabling organizations to train AI models and build knowledge bases instantly. The Custom Scraper provides tailored solutions for unique data needs, while the Web Scraper extracts fresh data from over 120 popular domains or any specified site. The Archive API, adding 2.5 petabytes of fresh data daily, offers a cost-effective repository for large-scale data discovery.
Precision Annotation for AI Excellence
Bright Data’s Annotation Service enhances AI training by providing high-quality, scalable data labeling for custom or existing datasets. This meticulous process ensures organizations can develop robust, accurate AI models, driving innovation across industries.
Bright Data sets the benchmark for ethical data collection, prioritizing compliance with GDPR and CCPA. Through rigorous vetting of partners and customers, combined with automated and manual network monitoring, the company ensures its practices remain transparent and trustworthy. External audits further reinforce its commitment to safeguarding data integrity, making Rosina, making Bright Data a leader in responsible data collection for business and social good.
The Bright Initiative: Data for a Better World
The Bright Initiative, Bright Data’s data-for-good program, channels the company’s expertise to drive positive social impact. By providing pro-bono access to its cutting-edge data tools and datasets, Bright Data supports nonprofits, researchers, and academic institutions advancing AI for good. Partners like AI Forensics, which investigates AI chatbot reliability during elections, and Palta, an inclusive fashion platform for people with disabilities, leverage Bright Data’s resources to tackle societal challenges. From fighting disinformation to promoting workplace equity through tools like the DE&I Scorecard, The Bright Initiative empowers transformative change.
Bright Data’s global team thrives in a supportive, inclusive environment that prioritizes well-being and innovation. Employees enjoy healthy meals prepared by in-house chefs, access to top-tier equipment, and the freedom to bring their dogs to work, cared for by professional walkers. By hiring top talent from around the world, Bright Data fosters a dynamic workforce dedicated to pushing the boundaries of web data innovation.
Shaping a Transparent Future
Bright Data’s mission transcends data collection—it’s about building a more open, equitable web. By equipping businesses with powerful tools and championing social good through The Bright Initiative, the company is driving a future where data empowers progress. With unwavering commitment to ethics and innovation, Bright Data continues to lead, transforming the web into a force for good.
Or Lenchner | CEO
Ever since his appointment as CEO of Bright Data (formerly Luminati Networks), Or Lenchner has continued to expand the company’s market base as an online data collection platform dedicated to delivering complete web transparency.
For the past three years, under Lenchner’s leadership, the company has advanced its product offerings to include first-of-its-kind automated solutions, enabling its customers to collect and receive data in a matter of minutes.
Among Bright Data’s thousands of customers are Fortune 500 companies, major e-commerce firms and sites, prominent finance firms, leading security operators, travel sites, academic, and public sector organizations.
Prior to his career at Bright Data, Lenchner founded and managed several web-based businesses, developing digital assets and online marketing programs. Initially joining Bright Data as head of product development, Lenchner’s career and evolvement at the company has been driven by his firm belief in a transparent, ethical-by-design web environment that contributes to an open, competitive market benefitting both, businesses and society as a whole.