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Tria Beauty

Dublin, US · Founded 2010 · 4 known investors

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Tria develops handheld laser devices for at-home hair removal and skincare, using laser technology similar to that used in professional clinics. Founded by the scientists behind the LightSheer clinical laser, the company sells consumer beauty tech devices and was acquired by The Beauty Tech Group in 2024.

Founders & leadership

TCTOBIN C. ISLAND
TOBIN C. ISLANDExecutive
KJKEVIN J. APPELBAUM
KEVIN J. APPELBAUMExecutiveKevin J. Appelbaum founded and leads Field Theory, which produces whole-food nutrition shakes designed around Mediterranean dietary principles. Previously, he served as an executive at Better Therapeutics, where he developed digital behavioral therapy for type 2 diabetes management and helped secure the first FDA authorization for a non-drug diabetes treatment.
DYDEREK YUNG
DEREK YUNGCFO2014–2015Derek Yung has over 10 years of experience in finance, strategy, and corporate development at technology-driven companies, with prior roles including CFO, CMO, CTO, and CEO at public and private organizations.
DHDANIKA HARRISON
DANIKA HARRISONHead of Planning and Marketing Operations2013–2014
JC
JIYOUNG CHOIExecutive
CBCHARLES BRACHER
CHARLES BRACHERBoard Member, Audit Committee Chair2013–2015
HL
HARVEY LIUExecutiveHarvey Liu is an engineering manager with approximately 20 years of experience developing embedded systems for consumer and professional medical devices, from early design through manufacturing. His expertise spans electro-opto-mechanical system design, control software, medical device architecture, and product development.

Board

DM
DAYTON MISFELDTBoard director
AC
ALBERT CHABoard director
DM
DAVID M. MAUNEYBoard director
JG
JAMES GLASHEENBoard director
MV
MICHAEL VALENTINOBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2013–2014

▶$8.5MraisedOct 2014 · 7 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • MICHAEL J. VALENTINODirector
  • DAVID MAUNEYDirector
  • DEREK YUNGExecutive Officer
  • JAMES GLASHEENDirector
  • TOBIN C. ISLANDExecutive Officer
  • CHARLES BRACHERDirector
  • JIYOUNG CHOIExecutive Officer
  • ALBERT CHADirector
  • NICOLE LANDBERGExecutive Officer
  • DAYTON MISFELDTDirector
  • STEVE A. ELMSDirector
Amount sold
$8.5M
First sale
Sep 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedSep 2014 · 1 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JAMES GLASHEENDirector
  • ALBERT CHADirector
  • MICHAEL J. VALENTINODirector
  • JIYOUNG CHOIExecutive Officer
  • HARVEY LIUExecutive Officer
  • DAVID MAUNEYDirector
  • NICOLE LANDBERGExecutive Officer
  • STEVE A. ELMSDirector
  • TOBIN C. ISLANDExecutive Officer
  • DEREK YUNGExecutive Officer
  • DAYTON MISFELDTDirector
  • KEVIN J. APPELBAUMExecutive Officer, Director
  • CHARLES BRACHERDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$3M
First sale
Nov 2013
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$13.5MraisedMay 2014 · 9 investors · Other Health Care
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • DAYTON MISFELDTDirector
  • TOBIN C. ISLANDExecutive Officer
  • KEVIN J. APPELBAUMExecutive Officer, Director
  • ALBERT CHADirector
  • DEREK YUNGExecutive Officer
  • DAVID M. MAUNEYDirector
  • JAMES GLASHEENDirector
  • MICHAEL VALENTINODirector
  • DANIKA HARRISONExecutive Officer
  • JIYOUNG CHOIExecutive Officer
  • CHARLES BRACHERDirector
  • HARVEY LIUExecutive Officer
  • STEVE ELMSDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$13.5M
First sale
Mar 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2010
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Tria Beauty do?
Tria develops handheld laser devices for at-home hair removal and skincare, using laser technology similar to that used in professional clinics. Founded by the scientists behind the LightSheer clinical laser, the company sells consumer beauty tech devices and was acquired by The Beauty Tech Group in 2024.
Who are Tria Beauty's investors?
Tria Beauty's investors include Aisling Capital, Bay City Capital, Incubic Management LLC, Vivo Capital.
How much funding has Tria Beauty raised?
Tria Beauty has disclosed $25M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Tria Beauty headquartered?
Tria Beauty is headquartered in Dublin, US.