Calidora Skin Clinic
A range of professional skincare treatments and products.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
$4.0m | Seed | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Calidora Skin Clinic was established in 2004 as a provider of anti-aging and skin rejuvenation treatments, operating within the personal products and medical spa industry. The company was founded by Colette Courtion, a business leader with a notable background in consumer marketing. Prior to entering the aesthetic market, Courtion honed her skills in finance at PepsiCo and later as a marketing executive at Starbucks, where she managed the multi-billion dollar Starbucks Card program. This experience in building strong consumer-focused brands was directly applied to her vision for Calidora.
The business operated as a chain of upscale, spa-like clinics, primarily located in Washington and California. Calidora's business model centered on providing personalized, non-invasive cosmetic procedures. The company served clients seeking solutions for skin health and aging by developing customized "SkinPlans". This process utilized photo-imaging technology to analyze skin composition, allowing practitioners to recommend a specific regimen of in-clinic treatments and at-home products. Revenue was generated through the delivery of these services, which included signature facials, laser treatments, BOTOX, and dermal fillers. Over its operational history, the company performed more than 150,000 treatments, establishing a significant presence in the markets it served.
The company successfully secured venture capital funding, raising $3 million in an early-stage round in April 2005, followed by an additional $4 million in August 2007 from investors including Fluke Venture Partners and Marinopoulos. A significant milestone in the company's history occurred in March 2014 when Calidora Skin Clinics was acquired by SkinSpirit, a California-based medical spa. Following the acquisition, SkinSpirit took over the former Calidora locations, retaining many of the practitioners and integrating new technologies and services.
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