# GelSight

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

- Industry: Electronics
- Headquarters: Waltham, US
- Website: www.gelsight.com
- Total disclosed funding: $10M
- Latest round: Series B (Jan 23, 2020)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

GelSight, Inc. specializes in advanced 3D tactile sensing technology, delivering high-resolution surface analysis solutions across multiple industries to enhance measurement accuracy and operational efficiency.Founded in 2011 by Janos Rohaly and Kimo Johnson, GelSight, Inc. is headquartered in Waltham, US. The company has undergone significant growth in its offerings, focusing on advanced tactile sensing technology. GelSight has completed a total of 5 deals, with its most recent financing round being Venture Debt in October 2021, where it raised USD 6.00 mn, bringing the total amount raised to USD 10.00 mn. Kimo Johnson currently serves as the CEO.GelSight specializes in advanced 3D tactile sensing technology, offering products such as GelSight Mobile™, GelSight Max™, GelSight Mobile™ Shock Protected Edition, and GelSight Mini. These solutions enable precise surface characterization and dimensional measurements at the submicron level, applicable in sectors like aerospace, automotive, robotics, chemical, forensics, additive manufacturing, and academia. GelSight's technology is utilized globally, with significant presence in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, serving a diverse range of users from industrial prototypers to researchers and roboticists.GelSight employs a transactional business model focused on direct sales and partnerships across various sectors. The company primarily generates revenue through the sale of its key products, including GelSight Mobile™, GelSight Max™, and GelSight Mini. Their sales strategy emphasizes high-resolution tactile sensing, enhancing measurement accuracy while minimizing costs related to errors and production downtime. Pricing for these products reflects their advanced capabilities, targeting organizations requiring real-time surface analysis.In October 2021, GelSight, Inc. raised USD 6 million in Venture Debt financing to support its growth initiatives. The company plans to expand its product line with upcoming releases aimed at enhancing its tactile sensing technology. Additionally, GelSight is targeting new geographic markets for expansion, although specific regions and timelines have not been disclosed. The recent funding is intended to bolster these efforts and support ongoing development activities.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jan 23, 2020, $10M — Anzu Partners
- Series A, Mar 17, 2015 — Omega Funds

## Investors

- Omega Funds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omega-funds) — Series A
- Anzu Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/anzu-partners) — Series B