Candela

Candela Corporation is a leading medical device company founded in 1970 by physicist Horace Furumoto. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, it specializes in medical laser technology and operates in over 90 countries worldwide. The company is known for pioneering selective photothermolysis in 1983, which revolutionized laser-based treatments. Candela's product offerings include advanced laser systems for skin rejuvenation, hair removal, and treatment of vascular lesions and scars. They also provide Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) devices and RF microneedling machines. The company supports its clients, which include dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and medical spas, with clinical training, maintenance plans, and marketing resources.

Maritime Stockholm, Sweden Founded 2014 ~32 employees Private · Series C

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Employees
32
+3.2% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$231K
Revenue ~$7.4M
Total funding
$88.3M
Last round Series C, Nov 2024
12-month attrition
17.2%
Tech: 0%
H1B filings, FY2026
2
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Candela went from 29 employees in Jul 2023 to 32 in Jun 2025. Last 6 months: 3 people joined, 3 left.

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other27
Engineering3
Sales1
Marketing1

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Salaries at Candela

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5 salary profiles in India

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity · US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering5
Consulting2
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 2 filings.

Funding

  • Nov 2024 · Series C · $14M · SEB Private Equity, EQT Ventures
  • Mar 2024 · $27.2M · Groupe Beneteau, EQT Ventures, Ocean Zero LLC
  • Mar 2023 · Venture · $20M · EQT Ventures, Ocean Zero LLC
  • Dec 2021 · Series A · $27.1M · EQT Ventures

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Candela FAQ

How many employees does Candela have?

Candela has about 32 employees, up 3.2% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Candela sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Candela filed 2 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Candela's revenue per employee?

Candela makes about $231K in revenue per employee, based on $7.4M annual revenue and 32 employees.

How much does Candela pay?

6figr has 5 salary profiles for Candela in India and 1 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Candela salaries page. See Candela salaries in India

How much funding has Candela raised?

Candela has raised $88.35M in total funding; its latest round was Series C in Nov 2024.

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 11 Oct 2026.