Gelsight
Waltham, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 35 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
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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 and Edward Adelson.
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Micah K JohnsonCo-founder
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Edward AdelsonCo-founder
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Janos RohalyinCo-Founder, CTO
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William J. YostExecutive
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 · 3
by search overlap
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PolySpectra14 shared keywords
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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, Edward Adelson 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.