Clarteis

Clarteis

Paris, France· Est.
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Private Company

Total funding raised: $12M

Overview

Clarteis is a specialized medical device firm focused on dermatology phototherapy. Its core innovation is the exciplex® device, which it claims is the smallest monochromatic excimer light source for treating localized skin conditions like Vitiligo, Alopecia Areata, and Psoriasis. The company targets a global market of dermatologists and medical device distributors, positioning its product as an office-based, precise treatment alternative to larger, less targeted phototherapy systems. As a private entity, it appears to be in the commercial stage with its first product, though its specific financial and operational scale is not publicly detailed.

DermatologyAutoimmune Diseases

Technology Platform

Proprietary miniaturized excimer light source (exciplex®) emitting monochromatic ultraviolet light (308nm) for localized phototherapy.

Funding History

2
Total raised:$12M
Series A$10M
Seed$2M

Opportunities

Large global patient populations with localized autoimmune skin conditions create a significant addressable market.
The trend towards in-office, targeted, and non-systemic treatments favors adoption of compact devices like exciplex®.
Potential for geographic expansion and indication broadening as clinical evidence accumulates.

Risk Factors

Intense competition from other phototherapy devices, topical drugs, and systemic therapies.
Commercial execution risk in building a global distributor network and convincing dermatologists to adopt a new device.
Dependency on a single product line with inherent regulatory and technological obsolescence risks.

Competitive Landscape

Clarteis competes in the dermatology phototherapy segment against companies offering excimer lasers (e.g., Ra Medical Systems' Pharos), traditional UVB phototherapy cabinets, and broadband light devices. Its key differentiation is the claimed smallest form factor for a monochromatic excimer source, targeting the niche for precise, office-based treatment. It must also compete with pharmaceutical treatments for the same conditions.