Bessel
Overview
Bessel is an accelerator and incubator based in San Francisco, California, that was founded in 2018 and focuses on investing in and supporting medtech start-ups.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Shape Sensing Company | Jun 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Endeavor Orthopaedics | Aug 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| HEARTio | Mar 2026 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Gulf Sterilization, Inc. | May 2026 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Key People
Chris Danek
CEO
Andres Gutierrez
Program Director, R&D
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Bessel based?
Bessel is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Bessel founded?
Bessel was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Bessel have?
Bessel has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Bessel's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include The Shape Sensing Company, Endeavor Orthopaedics, HEARTio, Gulf Sterilization, Inc..
What was Bessel's most recent investment shown here?
Bessel's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Gulf Sterilization, Inc. in 2026.
What sectors does Bessel focus on?
Bessel focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Bessel focus on?
Bessel typically invests at the Early stage.