Dermala
San Diego, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
Find your way into Dermala
369 people in our graph share verified history with the Dermala team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Lawrence Bettinounlockedknows Lada Rasochova · together at Astia (overlapped)
×2knows the team · via Astia
×2knows the team · via University of California San Diego
×3knows the team · via University of California, San Diego - Rady School of Management
×3knows the team · via Iowa State University
knows the team · via XPRIZE
Dermala is a skincare company offering a personalized, FDA-approved acne treatment delivered as a monthly subscription kit that uses probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics to target acne-causing bacteria in the skin and gut microbiome. It applies big data, machine learning, and AI to tailor and optimize each customer's treatment based on their results.
Founders & leadership
Dermala was founded in 2014 by Lada Rasochova.
LR
Lada RasochovainCEO & FounderShe previously spent 15+ years in biotech and pharma, holding roles including scientist at Mycogen (acquired by Dow Chemical) and leadership positions at Dowpharma and its spinout Pfenex; she also built entrepreneurship programs at UC San Diego's Rady School of Management, including founding the Rady Venture Fund and co-founding the Sullivan Center for Entrepreneurship.
MK
Michelle KemCOO
AA
Alex AliminCTO
VR
Vlastimil RasochaNamed on SEC filing
Board
SB
Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.1M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2018–2020
▶$2.1MraisedOct 2020 · 3 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MraisedOct 2020 · 3 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Vlastimil RasochaDirector
- Sara T BrandDirector
- Lada RasochovaExecutive Officer, Director
- Asha NayakDirector
- Offering amount
- $6.7M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- First sale
- Sep 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1MraisedMay 2018 · 10 investors · BiotechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedMay 2018 · 10 investors · Biotechnology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Vlastimil RasochaDirector
- Lada RasochovaExecutive Officer, Director
- Sara BrandDirector
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- First sale
- Apr 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 3
by search overlapAllure431 shared keywordsAllure is a beauty journalism publication that provides product reviews, trend reporting, and expert guidance on makeup, hair, skincare, and wellness. The publication serves beauty consumers and industry professionals through its website, social channels, and subscription service.
Curology397 shared keywordsCurology offers personalized prescription skincare, connecting customers with licensed dermatology providers who prescribe custom-strength formulas of up to three active ingredients to treat acne and other skin concerns. The service is direct-to-consumer, delivering prescribed treatments and non-prescription products based on an online skin consultation.
Womenshealthmag298 shared keywordsWomen's Health is a media brand publishing articles, guides, podcasts, and video series on fitness, nutrition, beauty, and health topics aimed at women. It also offers subscription-based (WH+) workout and nutrition plans covering strength training, muscle building, and longevity.
Companies competing with Dermala for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
In the news
Frequently asked questions
- What does Dermala do?
- Dermala is a skincare company offering a personalized, FDA-approved acne treatment delivered as a monthly subscription kit that uses probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics to target acne-causing bacteria in the skin and gut microbiome. It applies big data, machine learning, and AI to tailor and optimize each customer's treatment based on their results.
- Who founded Dermala?
- Dermala was founded by Lada Rasochova in 2014.
- Who are Dermala's investors?
- Dermala's investors include Cove Fund, True Wealth Ventures, Ideaship.
- How much funding has Dermala raised?
- Dermala has disclosed $3.1M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Dermala headquartered?
- Dermala is headquartered in San Diego, US.