Last updated 2026-07-20
- Acquired by Apax Partners for $397M, Jul 2017
- Raised Follow-on PO, Jul 2004
- Raised Seed round led by Israel HealthCare Ventures, Dec 2001
Total raised
—
Last: Undisclosed Round 2002-01
Stage
Acquired
Founded
1970
Headcount
500+
HQ
Marlborough, United States
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
About
Candela Medical is a leading global medical aesthetic device company that develops and manufactures laser, IPL, and RF microneedling machines for various aesthetic treatments. The company has a significant presence in Israel, maintaining an R&D facility in Yokne'am, and its origins are deeply intertwined with Syneron Medical, an Israeli company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Yokne'am Illit. Syneron Medical acquired Candela Corporation in 2009, and the combined entity, Syneron Candela, was later acquired by Apax Partners in 2017, leading to the rebranding as Candela Medical.
Funding history · 2 rounds · — total
2004-07
Follow-on PO
Undisclosed
2001-12
Seed
Undisclosed
★ Israel HealthCare Ventures
Headcount over time
From 691 (2018-06) to 599 (2026-03) · -92 (-13%) · 23 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
Q&A
- What is Candela's primary business?
- Candela is an aesthetic device company that provides advanced solutions for a broad range of medical aesthetic applications, including body contouring, hair removal, wrinkle reduction, and tattoo removal.
- When was Candela founded?
- Candela was founded in July 2000.
- What is Candela's current status?
- Candela was acquired by Apax Partners in July 2017.
- How many employees does Candela have?
- Candela has a workforce in the 500+ employees bucket.
- Which investors participated in Candela's funding rounds?
- Candela received funding from Israel HealthCare Ventures in January 2002.
- Where is Candela's headquarters located?
- Candela's headquarters is located in Yokne'am Illit, North District, Israel.
- What are some of Candela's key products?
- Candela's product portfolio includes UltraShape, VelaShape, GentleLase, VBeam Perfecta, PicoWay, CO2RE, CO2RE Intima, Profound, and els Plus.
- Does Candela hold any patents?
- Yes, Candela holds one patent.
Team · 1
Shimon Eckhouse
Founder · Founder
Sectors & technology
Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesMedical DevicesAesthetic Devices
Technologies
CommunicationsRadio Frequency
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProvidersPatientsLife SciencesCosmeticsConsumersCommerce & RetailDistribution ChannelsDistributor
Business model
B2BB2C
Highlights
1 Patents
Tags
dermatologynon-invasivemedical-devicescosmeticsskin-careclinicsacnenon-surgicalhospitalsdoctorshealthcare-providerstreatmentsconsumersoptronicsmedical-technologies
Full data — links, identifiers, deals & radar signals (jobs, patents, research, more)
External links
| Website | candelamedical.com |
|---|---|
| linkedin.com/company/28628504 | |
| facebook.com/candelamedical | |
| YouTube | youtube.com/c/CandelaMedicalCorp |
| instagram.com/candelamedical |
Identifiers & details
| Former names | Syneron Medical, Candela Medical, Syneron-Candela |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Employees (exact) | 603 |
| Offices | Irvine; Wayland |
| Status reason | Acquired by Apax Partners on Jul, 2017 |
Acquisitions & public offerings
Acquired by Apax Partners 2017-07 $397.0M
Radar intelligence
Patents
| EPO | 825 |
|---|
Publications (Crossref)
| Works | 10 |
|---|
Web history (Wayback)
| Domain | candelamedical.com |
|---|
Certificate / subdomain footprint
| Subdomains | 56 |
|---|
Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)
| Registrar # (ח.פ.) | 512986514 |
|---|---|
| Status | פעילה |
| Corp type | ישראלית חברה פרטית |
| Incorporated | 2000-07-25 |
| Purpose | לעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי |
| Liability | מוגבלת |
| In violation (unfiled) | no |
| Last annual report | 2024 |
| Active charges / liens | 0 |
| Registry events | 5 — charge (5) |
| Registered address | הקידמה 26 יקנעם עילית |
Recent registry events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-21 | עדכון שעבוד |
| 2026-06-21 | עדכון שעבוד |
| 2026-06-21 | עדכון שעבוד |
| 2026-06-21 | עדכון שעבוד |
| 2026-06-21 | עדכון שעבוד |