BrightView Technologies, a Durham-based startup founded in 2002 and led by CEO Jennifer Aspell since 2010, specializes in advanced computational optics, particularly Micro Lens Array (MLA) solutions that enhance lighting, display, AR/VR, sensing, and mobility technologies. Since their last feature in 2022, BrightView has significantly scaled its technological capabilities, manufacturing capacity, and global customer base, supplying optical components to leading tech companies worldwide. The company recently closed a $7 million Series B funding round, which has accelerated their R&D efforts and market expansion.
Under Aspell’s leadership, the team has grown internationally while maintaining a culture of agility and collaboration. BrightView’s proprietary optical films improve brightness, energy efficiency, and visual uniformity, powering innovations across various sectors including healthcare, entertainment, and security. Looking ahead, the company aims to scale thoughtfully without sacrificing innovation speed, with Aspell emphasizing the importance of agility, strong teams, and strategic partnerships in sustaining their growth trajectory.
