Vessel
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersCarlsbad, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Vessel firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vessel
- Legal name
- Vessel Brand, Inc.
- Website
- https://www.vesselbrand.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vessel industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Cannabis Consumption Hardware
- NAICS
- Tobacco, Electronic Cigarette, and Other Smoking Supplies Retailers (459991)
- SIC
- Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Vape & Cartridge Accessories (Batteries, Chargers, Pods) (CRANAHAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cannabis Accessories & Smoke Shops (Pipes, Papers, Grinders) (CRANAHAG), Cannabis Accessories & Ancillary Products Wholesale (Vapes, Packaging, Hardware) (CRAOAIAH)
Keywords
Where Vessel is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Carlsbad
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Vessel business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales (One-Time Purchase): Vessel generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of premium hardware products including vape pen batteries, dry herb pipes, cases, chargers, and accessories. Products are sold individually and in bundles with savings. No subscription or recurring revenue model is evident.
- Wholesale / Retail Distribution: Vessel sells products in bulk to authorized retail partners (dispensaries, smoke shops) who resell to end consumers. Revenue from B2B wholesale orders represents a significant distribution channel alongside direct-to-consumer e-commerce.
- Ambassador Program / Brand Advocacy: Vessel recruits ambassadors who receive free products and in exchange generate content and community engagement, serving as a low-cost marketing and brand-building mechanism that indirectly drives sales.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Vape Pen Batteries ($35–$69) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Dry Herb Products ($20–$149) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Accessories & Storage ($8–$65) |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Lifestyle & Premium ($45–$150) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Vessel product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vessel designs, manufactures, and sells premium hardware products for cannabis consumption, including 510 thread vape pen batteries (Compass, Compass Rise, Craftsman, Core, Vista Edge series), dry herb pipes, one-hitters, bubblers, charging docks, carry cases, lighters, ashtrays, grinders, and storage accessories. Products are sold directly to consumers through vesselbrand.com and through an authorized retail/wholesale partner network spanning the United States and Canada.
Product overview
Vessel is a premium consumer technology and accessories company specializing in high-quality vaporizer devices and dry herb accessories. The product portfolio centers on 510 thread vape pen batteries (Compass, Compass Rise, Craftsman, Core, Vista Edge series) as complementary protective cases (Scout, Rover, Hub, Nest, Tide, Drift), magnetic charging solutions (Base, Apex, Ridge chargers, Magnetic and USB-C cables), dry herb pipes and one-hitters (Pipe, Helix One-Hitter, Cone, Forge, Air), bubblers (Element), lighters (Carbon), ashtrays (Ash, Ember), and accessories (Mill Grinder, Dugout, Basin, Care Kit, Poker, Axis Bowl). The ecosystem is designed around the 'Ultimate Experience' with bundled kit options combining devices, chargers, and cases. Products feature premium materials including borosilicate glass, solid brass, anodized aluminum, and genuine wood accents. Vessel positions itself as the 'world's leading producer of consumer technology and accessories' in this category, emphasizing design, durability, and user experience since launching in 2018.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Compass Series Premium 510 thread vape pen battery in the Compass Series, sold to cannabis consumers seeking a feature-rich flagship device.
- Compass Rise Series Variant of the Compass 510 thread vape pen battery lineup, sold to cannabis consumers seeking an updated or differentiated Compass configuration.
- Craftsman Series Premium 510 thread vape pen battery in the Craftsman Series, targeted at cannabis consumers seeking design-forward, well-finished hardware.
- Core Series 510 thread vape pen battery in the Core Series, sold to cannabis consumers as a flagship core offering in the Vessel lineup.
- Vista Edge Series Vista Edge Series 510 thread vape pen battery, sold to cannabis consumers as part of Vessel's battery range.
- Pipe Series Premium dry herb pipe in the Pipe Series, sold to cannabis consumers seeking a design-forward smoking pipe.
- Helix One-Hitter Helix one-hitter for dry herb consumption, sold to cannabis consumers as a discrete, single-use pipe.
- Cone Series Cone Series dry herb pipe, sold to cannabis consumers seeking a cone-form factor smoking pipe.
- Forge Vessel Forge dry herb accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as part of the brand's dry herb product line.
- Air (3-Pack) Air product sold as a 3-pack to cannabis consumers within Vessel's dry herb accessory range.
- Element Bubbler Element Bubbler water pipe accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a premium bubbler.
- Axis Bowl Axis Bowl component with patent-pending spiral cooling, designed for use with Vessel dry herb pipes and sold to cannabis consumers.
- Base Charger Base Charger docking accessory for Vessel 510 thread batteries, sold to cannabis consumers as a battery charging solution.
- Apex Charger Apex Charger docking accessory for Vessel 510 thread batteries, sold to cannabis consumers as a battery charging solution.
- Ridge Charger Ridge Charger docking accessory for Vessel 510 thread batteries, sold to cannabis consumers as a battery charging solution.
- Magnetic Charging Cable 2.0 Magnetic Charging Cable 2.0, a magnetic charging cable sold to cannabis consumers as a charging accessory for Vessel 510 thread batteries.
- USB-A to USB-C Charging Cable USB-A to USB-C charging cable, sold to cannabis consumers as a charging accessory compatible with Vessel batteries.
- Scout Case Scout Case carry accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a protective carry case for Vessel hardware.
- Rover Case Rover Case carry accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a protective carry case for Vessel hardware.
- Hub Case Hub Case carry accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a protective carry case for Vessel hardware.
- Nest Case Nest Case carry accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a protective carry case for Vessel hardware.
- Tide Case Tide Case carry accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a protective carry case for Vessel hardware.
- Drift Case Drift Case carry accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a protective carry case for Vessel hardware.
- Carbon Lighter Carbon Lighter accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a premium lighter for use with Vessel hardware.
- High-Performance Butane High-Performance Butane refill, sold to cannabis consumers as fuel for Vessel lighter products.
- Ash Ashtray Ash Ashtray accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a premium ashtray.
- Ember Ashtray Ember Ashtray accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a premium ashtray.
- Mill Grinder Mill Grinder accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a dry herb grinder.
- Dugout Vessel Dugout, an all-in-one dry herb storage and one-hitter device, sold to cannabis consumers as a portable consumption solution.
- Basin Basin storage and prep tray accessory, sold to cannabis consumers as a Vessel-branded prep and storage tray.
- Care Kit Care Kit, a maintenance and cleaning kit sold to cannabis consumers to maintain Vessel hardware.
- Dugout Poker Dugout Poker tool, sold to cannabis consumers as an accessory for use with the Vessel Dugout.
Quantifiable outcome
- Dugout holds up to 2 grams of dry herb
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Vessel
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Vessel technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Vessel partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- GAIACA Waste RevitalizationcoreVessel partnered with GAIACA Waste Revitalization in 2021 to launch the GRN (Get Recycling Now) Initiative, making recycling vape batteries easier to offset the millions of lithium-ion batteries ending up in landfills. Less than 5% of Li-ion batteries are currently recycled properly. This sustainability partnership represents Vessel's core environmental commitment.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Vessel competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- CCELL: CCELL is a leading manufacturer of 510-thread vape cartridges and batteries for the cannabis industry. It directly competes with Vessel's Compass and Core battery lines on the same standardized connection format and similar target customers (cannabis oil consumers).
- Yocan: Yocan is a major producer of vaporizers, 510-thread batteries, and dry herb devices at value-to-mid-tier price points. It competes head-to-head with Vessel across the vape pen battery and dry herb accessory categories, though typically at lower price points.
- Grenco Science (G Pen): Grenco Science's G Pen brand makes premium vaporizers, vape batteries, and dry herb devices with strong retail presence in dispensaries. It is a direct peer to Vessel in the premium cannabis hardware category, with overlapping SKU formats and retail channels.
- PCKT: PCKT produces premium 510-thread vape batteries positioned at the high end of the category. It directly competes with Vessel's Compass and Core lines on design, materials, and price band.
- Pulsar: Pulsar sells vaporizers, glass pieces, and rolling accessories across both DTC and dispensary channels. It overlaps significantly with Vessel's dry herb pipes, one-hitters, and accessory SKUs.
Broad incumbents
- PAX: PAX is a major premium vaporizer brand with closed-system dry herb and concentrate devices sold in cannabis retail. It competes broadly with Vessel for the same premium consumer wallet share but does not focus on 510-thread batteries.
- Storz & Bickel: Storz & Bickel (owned by Canopy Growth) makes high-end desktop and portable dry herb vaporizers (Volcano, Mighty). It competes with Vessel's dry herb segment for premium consumers but operates in a different price tier and product format.
Emerging players
- DaVinci: DaVinci makes premium portable dry herb vaporizers competing with high-end dry herb devices. It overlaps with Vessel's premium dry herb positioning but focuses on vaporization rather than combustion accessories.
- Higher Standards: Higher Standards is a premium lifestyle cannabis accessories brand selling rolling trays, storage, and ashtrays through dispensaries. It directly overlaps with Vessel's premium ashtrays (Ash, Ember) and storage (Dugout) SKUs.
- Eyce: Eyce designs silicone-based smoking accessories including pipes and one-hitters at premium price points. It competes with Vessel's Forge glass pipe and dry herb accessories for the same premium consumer segment.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Vessel social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Vessel leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Vessel funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Vessel M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Vessel
What does Vessel do?
Vessel designs, manufactures, and sells premium hardware products for cannabis consumption, including 510 thread vape pen batteries (Compass, Compass Rise, Craftsman, Core, Vista Edge series), dry herb pipes, one-hitters, bubblers, charging docks, carry cases, lighters, ashtrays, grinders, and storage accessories. Products are sold directly to consumers through vesselbrand.com and through an authorized retail/wholesale partner network spanning the United States and Canada.
Is Vessel a public or private company?
Vessel is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Vessel founded?
Vessel was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Vessel based?
Vessel is headquartered in Carlsbad, United States, in the North America region.
How does Vessel make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales (One-Time Purchase) is the primary driver. The others are wholesale / Retail Distribution and ambassador Program / Brand Advocacy.
Who are Vessel's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are CCELL, Yocan, Grenco Science (G Pen), PCKT and Pulsar. Broad incumbents are PAX and Storz & Bickel. Emerging players are DaVinci, Higher Standards and Eyce.
Does Vessel have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vessel.
What industry is Vessel in?
Vessel's product category is Cannabis Consumption Hardware. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRANAHAH, Vape & Cartridge Accessories (Batteries, Chargers, Pods), with a secondary code of CRANAHAG, Cannabis Accessories & Smoke Shops (Pipes, Papers, Grinders). Its NAICS code is 459991 and its SIC code is 3420.