# Bartesian

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bartesian

- Industry: Consumer Products
- Headquarters: Kitchener, Canada
- Website: www.bartesian.com
- Total disclosed funding: $20M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 21, 2021)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Bartesian Inc. specializes in creating innovative cocktail makers that provide consumers with a premium cocktail-making experience, allowing them to craft bar-quality cocktails effortlessly at home.Founded in 2014, Bartesian Inc. is headquartered in Kitchener, Canada. The company offers a cocktail-making solution with products like the Bartesian Cocktail Maker and the Bartesian Duet. Ryan Close, the founder and CEO, has a background in technology and entrepreneurship. Bartesian has completed 9 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series A in March 2025, raising USD 20.00 mn from lead investor Cleveland Avenue among others, totaling USD 20.00 mn raised.Bartesian's product lineup includes the Bartesian Cocktail Maker and the Bartesian Duet, which use pre-measured capsules to prepare over 60 cocktails, ranging from mocktails to strong beverages. The cocktail makers offer customization in spirit strength and are aimed at consumers primarily in the United States and select international markets, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and parts of Europe.The company generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales and subscription services for cocktail capsules. Customers can purchase individual products such as the Bartesian Cocktail Maker, as well as starter kits and gift cards, with options for subscription plans that provide cost savings for regular users.In March 2025, Bartesian Inc. secured additional funding from Channel 4 Ventures to attract more customers, expand operations, and establish partnerships with premium retailers. The company plans to introduce new products and further penetrate markets in North America and Europe, aligning with its growth strategy.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 21, 2021, $20M — SOSV, HAX, Stanley Ventures, Cleveland Avenue
- Seed, Sep 19, 2019 — SOSV
- Seed, Sep 13, 2017 — SOSV, HAX
- Seed, Oct 6, 2016 — SOSV, HAX, Beam Suntory
- Seed, Jan 1, 2016 — Ontario Centre of Innovation

## Investors

- Ontario Centre of Innovation (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ontario-centre-of-innovation) — Seed
- SOSV (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sosv) — Seed, Series A
- HAX — Seed, Series A
- Beam Suntory — Seed
- Stanley Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stanley-ventures) — Series A
- Cleveland Avenue (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cleveland-avenue) — Series A