When was Cynosure founded?

Cynosure was founded in 1991 and raised its 1st funding round 27 years after it was founded.

Where is Cynosure located?

Cynosure is headquartered in Westford, United States. It is registered at Westford, Massachusetts.

Who is the current CEO of Cynosure?

Michael Davin and Michael Davin s of Cynosure.

How many employees does Cynosure have?

As of Dec 31, 2017, Cynosure has 669 employees, reflecting a 4% year-over-year decline in headcount.

Is Cynosure a funded company?

Cynosure is a funded company, having raised a total of $180K across 4 funding rounds to date. The company's 1st funding round was a $***** Unattributed round, raised on Mar 16, 2018.

When was the latest funding round of Cynosure?

Cynosure's latest funding was a $***** Post IPO round on Jul 06, 2022, with participation from 0 investor. Its primary sector is Dermatology. In United States, the Dermatology sector has seen $20M in funding in 2026 to date.

Where does Cynosure rank among its competitors?

Cynosure ranks 1st amongst 35 active competitors, of which 5 are funded. It stands 3rd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Cynosure, which secured $26.7M in Jul, 2022.

Who are the top competitors of Cynosure?

Cynosure's top competitors include Revian, TheraLight and Zero Gravity. Among them, Cynosure secured the most recent funding round in July, 2022.

Cynosure - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Company Details

Developer of energy-based aesthetic and medical treatment systems. It focuses on developin aesthetic and gynecologic laser and radiofrequency technologies for a diverse range of leading treatment applications for hair removal, skin revitalization, scar reduction, gynecological health, body contouring, and more.

Website: cynosure.com
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Registered Address: Westford, Massachusetts

Key Metrics

Founded Year

1991

Location

Westford, United States

Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$180K in 4 rounds

Latest Funding Round

Post IPO, Jul 06, 2022, $*****

Investors

CD&R & 1 more

Ranked

1^st among 35 active competitors

Employee Count

669 as on Dec 31, 2017

Investment & Acquisitions

Ellman International & 5 more

Similar Companies

Revian & 49 more

Exit Details

Acquired

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Cynosure is associated with 2 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
Cynosure, Inc. CIN: 43125110 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1999	-	409 (As on Dec 31, 2024)	-
CYNOSURE INC CIN: 885306 , United States, Active		$434M (As on Dec 31, 2016)	-	-

Cynosure got acquired on Apr 02, 2024.

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Cynosure has raised a total funding of $180K over 4 rounds. Its first funding round was on Mar 16, 2018. Cynosure has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Cynosure:

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Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jul 06, 2022	5199552	Post IPO	5794103	2704249	3635916	8476445
May 17, 2022	4191947	Post IPO	8345191	6041065	8063501	CD&R
Dec 2019	9446841	Post IPO	9978137	9239209	4189570	Clayton Dubilier & Rice

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Cynosure's employee count trend

Cynosure has 669 employees as of Dec 17. The total employee count is 4.0% lower than what it was in Dec 16. Here is Cynosure's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Cynosure include Revian, TheraLight and Zero Gravity. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Cynosure, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Cynosure 1991, Westford (United States), Acquired	Developer of energy-based aesthetic and medical treatment systems	$180K	CD&R & 1 others	48/100
2nd	Revian 2016, Durham (United States), Unfunded	Provider of smart devices & mobile app to manage hair growth	-	-	47/100
3rd	TheraLight 1999, Lindon (United States), Unfunded	Provides photobiomodulation therapy to treat inflammation	-	-	42/100
4th	Zero Gravity 2015, Miami (United States), Unfunded	Developer of the device for anti-aging treatment	-	-	42/100
5th	Omnilux 2003, Glen Ellen (United States), Unfunded	Medical-grade LED light therapy devices and topical skincare for healthy skin	-	-	38/100
6th	Espansione Group 1981, Bologna (Italy), Acquired	Developer of Photobiostimulation for various medical applications	-	Europa	35/100
7th	Shaser 2004, Woburn (United States), Acquired	Laser and light-based aesthetic medical devices	$8M	-	30/100
8th	Photothera Labs 2016, Celakovice (Czech Republic), Seed	Developer of light based patches for treating skin diseases	-	weXelerate, MATRIX MEDIA S.R.O. & 2 others	30/100
9th	SharpLight 2004, Vaughan (Canada), Unfunded	Portfolio of light based medical equipment for aesthetic medicine and beauty	-	-	29/100
10th	Keraderm 2008, Blacksburg (United States), Series A	Provider of phototherapy devices for the treatment of fungal nail infections	$3.12M	MassChallenge, NewVa Capital Partners	28/100

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Cynosure has made 1 investments in companies including Sona Dermatology. Cynosure has also acquired 5 companies including Ellman International and Palomar College.

Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:

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Date of Investment/Acquisition	Type	Company Name	Founded Year	Location
-	Investments	Sona Dermatology	1982	Charlotte (United States)
Sep 08, 2014	Acquisition	Ellman International	1959	Hicksville (United States)
Jun 24, 2013	Acquisition	Palomar College	1946	United States