Private company

Bartesian

Manufacturer of cocktail machines and capsules

Bartesian is a Chicago-based company that manufactures capsule-based cocktail machines for home and commercial use. The company operates on a razor-and-blade business model, selling automated cocktail makers that require proprietary single-use capsules containing non-alcoholic bitters, liquors, and juices.2 Its chief executive is Ryan Close (since 2014).1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

2014Founded1
  • Industrybeverage industry, home appliance industry, hospitality industry, luxury industry1
  • HeadquartersChicago1
  • Websitewww.bartesian.com

Bartesian is a Chicago-based company that manufactures capsule-based cocktail machines for home and commercial use. The company operates on a razor-and-blade business model, selling automated cocktail makers that require proprietary single-use capsules containing non-alcoholic bitters, liquors, and juices.2

Leadership

Who has led Bartesian, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Ryan Close2014–now
201520202025

Products and brands

  • cocktail capsule
  • cocktail maker

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2014New chief executive Ryan Close becomes CEO1
  2. 2014Founded Founded1

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