Gelsight
Waltham, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 35 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
GelSight develops high-resolution tactile imaging and surface metrology technology for measuring and analyzing surface properties in manufacturing. The platform serves aerospace, automotive, electronics, and research sectors with non-destructive mobile measurement capabilities that improve product quality assessment and innovation speed.
Founders & leadership
Gelsight was founded in 2011 by Micah K Johnson.
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Micah K JohnsonFounder
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Janos RohalyExecutive
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Edward AdelsonNamed on SEC filing
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Micah Kimo JohnsonNamed on SEC filing
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William J. YostNamed on SEC filing
Board
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$13.2M disclosed across 4 rounds · 2014–2023
▶$1000KraisedFeb 2023 · 3 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$1000KraisedFeb 2023 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Elliot KatzmanDirector
- Pierre VilleneuveDirector
- Rony AbovitzDirector
- John HoDirector
- Micah K. JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Youssef BenmokhtarExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $1000K
- First sale
- Feb 2023
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6MraisedOct 2021 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$6MraisedOct 2021 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Rony AbovitzDirector
- Micah K. JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Vice Admiral David BussDirector
- David HurleyDirector
- Pierre VilleneuveDirector
- John HoDirector
- Youssef BenmokhtarExecutive Officer, Director
- Lt. General Judith A FedderDirector
- Offering amount
- $10M
- Amount sold
- $6M
- First sale
- Oct 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$6.2MraisedAug 2019 · 8 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$6.2MraisedAug 2019 · 8 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- John HoDirector
- Janos RohalyExecutive Officer
- Micah K JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $6.2M
- Amount sold
- $6.2M
- First sale
- Aug 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$40KraisedJul 2014 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$40KraisedJul 2014 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Janos RohalyExecutive Officer, Director
- Edward AdelsonDirector
- Micah Kimo JohnsonExecutive Officer, Director
- William J. YostExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $40K
- Amount sold
- $40K
- First sale
- Jun 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2011
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
by search overlapFractory15 shared keywordsFractory runs a metal fabrication service that connects engineering and manufacturing companies with a vetted network of suppliers, managing projects from quoting to delivery through a single point of contact. It provides dedicated project engineers, quality assurance, and supply chain management for business customers scaling metal production.
Zeiss15 shared keywordsZEISS develops optical and optoelectronic products spanning eyeglass lenses and vision testing, medical technology for ophthalmology and microsurgery, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, industrial measurement and microscopy, and camera and consumer optics. It serves patients, industrial manufacturers, semiconductor makers, scientists, and consumers across ophthalmic, medical, industrial, and optics markets.
PolySpectra14 shared keywords
Bruker11 shared keywordsBruker develops scientific instruments and analytical solutions for life science research and diagnostics, including spatial biology, single-cell analysis, and ChipCytometry for immunology and immuno-oncology research. It also makes handheld XRF analyzers such as TITAN for material identification in industrial settings, serving biopharma, applied, and industrial markets.
Companies competing with Gelsight for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2020 | $728.7K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2018 | $193.8K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Gelsight do?
- GelSight develops high-resolution tactile imaging and surface metrology technology for measuring and analyzing surface properties in manufacturing. The platform serves aerospace, automotive, electronics, and research sectors with non-destructive mobile measurement capabilities that improve product quality assessment and innovation speed.
- Who founded Gelsight?
- Gelsight was founded by Micah K Johnson in 2011.
- Who are Gelsight's investors?
- Gelsight's investors include Anzu Partners, Scout Ventures, Scout Ventures, Omega Funds.
- How much funding has Gelsight raised?
- Gelsight has disclosed $13.2M raised across 4 rounds.
- Where is Gelsight headquartered?
- Gelsight is headquartered in Waltham, US.