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Hestus

San Mateo, United States

seed$7.4M raisedFreshly fundedEnterprise SoftwareAI & MLCAD

◆ Total Raised

$7.4M

◆ Stage

seed

◆ Location

San Mateo, United States

◆ Founded

2024

◆ Team size

1-10

◆ Links

◆ About Hestus

AI tools for mechanical engineering that provide autocomplete-style assistance inside Autodesk Fusion to help engineers design manufacturable products.

◆ What sets it apart

It brings AI autocomplete directly into the CAD workflow rather than replacing existing design tools, focusing on manufacturable mechanical design assistance.

◆ Sectors

Enterprise SoftwareAI & MLCADengineering softwareindustrial software

◆ Business

ModelSaaS

Customermechanical engineers, hardware teams, and CAD users working in Autodesk Fusion and related design tools

◆ Notable

  • Raised a $7.4M seed round led by Insight Partners
  • Previously raised a $1.5M seed round
  • Launched Sketch Helper for Autodesk Fusion
  • Listed in the Autodesk app store

◆ Funding rounds

seed$7.4M

2 Oct 2026

Led by Insight Partners

With Chalfen Ventures, Rock Yard Ventures, Garage Capital

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◆ FAQ

What does Hestus do?

AI tools for mechanical engineering that provide autocomplete-style assistance inside Autodesk Fusion to help engineers design manufacturable products.

Where is Hestus based?

Hestus is based in San Mateo, United States, founded in 2024.

How much has Hestus raised?

Hestus has raised $7.4M in tracked funding and is currently at the seed stage.

Who has invested in Hestus?

Investors in Hestus include Insight Partners, Chalfen Ventures, Rock Yard Ventures, Garage Capital, Liquid2 and Y Combinator.