Top 10 Acne Treatment startups

August 02, 2024 | By Jason Kwon

These startups develop innovative approaches that range from AI-driven skin analysis tools to bespoke topical treatments and novel pharmaceuticals targeting the root causes of acne.
1
Country: France | Funding: $69.8M
A unique platform to engineer and intervene on the microbiome. Eligobiotics are a platform technology that can be programmed to leverage the existing microbial populations in the gut, lungs, vagina, skin, etc. This technology can enable a targeted diagnosis, editing, and functionalization of human or animal microbiomes.
2
Country: USA | Funding: $19.2M
Curology is a cosmetic company that provides actual prescription skincare customized for their skin and delivered to their door.
3
Country: USA | Funding: $10.2M
An acne treatment crafted just for you. Get clear skin with the world’s first fully customized acne treatment kit.
4
Country: USA | Funding: $6.1M
Apostrophe makes it easier to get Rx acne medications and treatments. Apostrophe connects users with board certified dermatologists, who then develop a personalized Rx treatment plan for those patients.
5
Country: Australia | Funding: $2.5M
Botanix Pharmaceuticals intends to improve the lives of patients suffering from serious skin diseases including acne, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis using a novel therapeutic and advanced transdermal drug delivery system.
6
Country: Canada | Funding: CA$2.1M
eTreatMD develops application that provides users with an alternative to traditional healthcare solutions when treating their chronic acne. The app analyzes the skin and provides product recommendations based on user preferences.
7
Country: UK | Funding: $150K
Proton Health eczema solution provider that offers digital applications for reality for health.
8
Country: USA
Clearly Basics produces and sells skincare products like Retinol, Azelaic Acid, Moisturizers, Serums.
9
Country: Germany
B2B skincare platform using data analytics to optimize personalized recommendations for improved skin health, with millions of data points.
10
Country: Netherlands
Gladskin is a Micreos brand,they provide solutions on a deep and thorough understanding of the problems of our customers.
Editor: Jason Kwon
Jason Kwon is a senior editor for MedicalStartups. He has previously covered the pharmaceutical and medical research industries for FDAnews and worked as a head of marketing for medical startup Sonic Therapeutics. Before that, he co-founded a startup consulting business for emerging entrepreneurial hubs in Asia. Jason graduated from St. Bonaventure University’s journalism school. In his free time, Jason enjoys yoga, watching movie trailers, traveling to places where he can't get cell service. You can contact Jason at jaskwon(at)medicalstartups(dot)com