CynDen raises $5,458,000

CynDen Ltd., a UK developer of intense pulsed light-based treatments for cosmetic medical procedures, has raised Gbp2.8 million ($5.458 million) in VC funding.  CyDen’s revolutionary iPulse? range of products, which offer light-based treatments for permanent hair reduction, acne, skin blemishes, pigmentation as well as phototherapy for anti-aging and wrinkle reduction, are poised for significant growth … CyDen has miniaturised and simplified the power technology to provide small and portable IPL devices that deliver safe and effective results at lower energy levels than other forms of treatment for exciting new treatment possibilities.  Professor Marc Clement, Chairman of CyDen, said, “We are delighted that Unilever Ventures recognises both the immediate and future impact of CyDen in the professional and spa environment. Light therapy offers a tremendous opportunity for non-invasive cosmetic treatments and an alternative to traditional skin care remedies.