
BRIGHTVINE
A new ecosystem for real-world investing
Brightvine is carving out a unique space in fintech — using blockchain to bring trust and transparency to investments that are usually hidden behind layers of complexity. With a mission to open access to high-quality, real-world investments, Brightvine aims to connect institutions and individuals through a new kind of financial ecosystem.
Role
Senior Designer
Client
Brightvine
Creative Services
Identity Design
Digital Product Design
Brand Guidelines
Design
Meg Beckum
Dee Dalencour
STRATEGY
Paul Collins
CHALLENGE
Bridging institutional trust with digital-first openness
The brand needed to speak credibly to institutional investors while also welcoming a new wave of digital-first individuals. The identity had to balance authority with openness — grounding Brightvine in the seriousness of finance, while also signaling a fresh and accessible approach to investing.
SOLUTION
Branches as a metaphor for growth and connection
The rebrand began with a new name — from REposit to Brightvine — a shift that brought greater warmth, optimism, and metaphorical richness to the brand. The name evokes growth, illumination, and interconnectedness, setting the stage for a visual system built around the metaphor of branches: a network that grows outward and upward, signifying both resilience and connection. This motif reflected Brightvine’s role in weaving together issuers, investors, and technology into a living ecosystem. A clean, contemporary design language underscored clarity and transparency, while messaging emphasized access, growth, and interconnected futures.
IMPACT
From platform to ecosystem: a brand that connects investors through open sharing and financial transparency
Brightvine’s refreshed name and identity positioned it as a trusted innovator in blockchain financial technology, helping secure two rounds of seed funding. Soon after, the company completed a $397M mortgage-backed deal with Angel Oak Capital Advisors, supported by its tamper-proof blockchain data platform and earning a AAA credit rating. While these milestones highlight the strength of Brightvine’s blockchain technology, the company is still early in its journey toward building a broader social investing platform.
$397M
mortgage-backed securitization package
2
successful seed funding rounds
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