BENEV
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersMission Viejo, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
BENEV firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BENEV
- Legal name
- BENEV Company Inc.
- Website
- https://benev.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
BENEV industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Aesthetic Devices and Cosmeceuticals
- NAICS
- Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAL), Skincare Devices (Cleansing Brushes, Microcurrent, LED, Dermaplaning) (CRABAKAI), Dermatology & Aesthetics Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAAAK)
Keywords
Where BENEV is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mission Viejo
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
BENEV business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Medical Device Sales: BENEV generates revenue through sale of FDA-cleared medical devices including Sylfirm X RF microneedling system, XTherma skin tightening device, and SmartLux phototherapy device to aesthetic practices and clinics.
- Skincare & Exosome Products: Sale of proprietary skincare products including Exosome Regenerative Complex, Exosome Regenerative Complex+, EXO Balm, and Viviscal Pro through physician practices. Products distributed exclusively through licensed medical professionals.
- Aesthetic Injectables: Distribution of Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg) botulinum toxin product through partnership with Hugel Inc. Letybo received FDA approval and is commercialized through BENEV's U.S. market presence.
- BENEV Lab Contract Manufacturing: BENEV Lab provides complete formulating and manufacturing services for private label lines and contract manufacturers. Offers in-house clinical testing, custom marketing packages, formula bank, medical device solutions, and FDA regulation consulting.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
BENEV product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BENEV manufactures and sells FDA-registered medical devices (Sylfirm X dual wave RF microneedling, XTherma RF/cryogen skin tightening, SmartLux Mini SLD phototherapy) and proprietary exosome-based regenerative skincare products (ERC, ERC+, EXO Balm), as well as Miracu PDO threads, Viviscal PRO hair restoration line, and the FDA-approved botulinum toxin Letybo. All products are developed, formulated, and manufactured at the company's FDA-registered facility in Mission Viejo, California, and distributed exclusively through licensed physicians in the U.S. and through international distributors abroad.
Product overview
BENEV Company Inc. is a U.S. FDA-registered pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, and medical device company offering a portfolio of regenerative aesthetic products and devices. The product ecosystem centers on three main pillars: (1) Energy-based medical devices including Sylfirm X (dual-wave RF microneedling), SmartLux Mini (phototherapy), and XTherma (RF/cryogen combination); (2) Exosome-based regenerative products including Exosome Regenerative Complex (ERC), ERC+, and EXO Balm for post-treatment recovery; and (3) Complementary aesthetic products including Viviscal PRO (hair restoration), Miracu PDO threads (thread lifts), and Letybo (neuromodulator). Products are distributed exclusively through physicians in the U.S. and through international distributors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Sylfirm X The world's first pulsed wave and continuous wave RF microneedling device for skin rejuvenation, treating discoloration, laxity, tone, texture, and scar appearance. FDA-cleared with interchangeable continuous and pulsed waveforms, four unique wavelengths per mode, and treatment depths from 0.3mm (DEJ) to 4.0mm. Sold to licensed medical aesthetic practices.
- Exosome Regenerative Complex (ERC) Clinically proven topical exosome treatment containing stem cell-derived lyophilized exosomes, growth factors, peptides, coenzymes, minerals, amino acids, and vitamins for skin and scalp rejuvenation. Paraben-free, steroid-free, and hypoallergenic. Sold exclusively through licensed physicians.
- Exosome Regenerative Complex+ (ERC+) More potent version of the Exosome Regenerative Complex with dual-action breakthrough technology designed to absorb quickly into skin, delivering concentrated exosomes with irritation reduction agents. Sold through licensed physicians.
- SmartLux Mini Premium SLD (Superluminescent Diode) phototherapy device using low-level light therapy for skin restoration through multiple wavelengths (420nm, 590nm, 635nm, 830nm). Features adjustable wavelength settings, contoured panel design, and fan-based cooling for consistent energy output. Sold to medical aesthetic practices.
- XTherma High-frequency RF and cryogen combination therapy device for non-invasive skin tightening. FDA-cleared for the U.S. market. Sold to medical aesthetic practices.
- EXO Balm Clinically proven home-care post-treatment balm combining lyophilized exosomes with intensive hydrators to optimize treatment results and reduce downtime. Sold through physicians for take-home patient use.
- Viviscal PRO Clinically proven, drug-free hair restoration solution available in shampoo, conditioner, elixir, and dietary supplement forms, backed by over 25 years of research. Sold through physicians for thinning hair and scalp health.
- Miracu PDO Threads Medical-grade, absorbable PDO (polydioxanone) sutures serving as non-surgical facelift alternatives, including Elasty Line, Meshfill, Forte, and Forte Fix variants. Sold to licensed medical practitioners for thread lift procedures.
- Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg) FDA-approved botulinum toxin product for treating glabellar lines, commercialized in the U.S. through the BENEV and Hugel Inc. partnership. Distributed through licensed physicians.
- BENEV Skincare Line Medical-grade skincare line including masks, growth factors, and professional-use products distributed exclusively through physicians for in-clinic and at-home patient use.
- BENEV Lab Contract Manufacturing Services Complete formulating and manufacturing services for private label lines and contract manufacturers, including in-house clinical testing, custom marketing packages, formula bank access, medical device solutions, and FDA regulation consulting. Serves beauty brands and businesses seeking proprietary skincare lines.
Quantifiable outcome
- 300% increase in elastin production with exosome treatment
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use BENEV
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
BENEV technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
BENEV partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Hugel Inc.coreBENEV Company, Inc. and Hugel Inc. partnership for U.S. commercialization of Letybo (letibotulinumtoxinA-wlbg), a botulinum toxin product. Letybo became only the 6th neuromodulator to receive FDA approval in over 20 years, with over 31 million successful treatments recorded globally across 65 countries. The collaboration leverages BENEV's U.S. market presence and Hugel's position as the only South Korean company with regulatory approvals in the three largest botulinum toxin markets (U.S., China, and Europe).
- ExoCoBiocoreExoCoBio is the strategic technology partner providing exosome manufacturing capabilities. ExoCoBio CEO and CTO Byong Cho led development of Exo-SCRT technology. In 2017, ExoCoBio became the first company to register an exosome with the International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient (INCI) name in the Personal Care Product Council (PCPC). ExoCoBio maintains the highest number of exosome registrations in the ICID and developed patented Exo-SCRT technology for mass manufacturing at consistent quality in GMP compliance.
- RealSelfminorRealSelf partnership helps providers showcase patient results, market services, gather reviews, and generate patient leads. BENEV promotes RealSelf integration to help physicians drive more patients into their practices using BENEV products.
- Mei Vu (Clinical Study)minorPatient trial photos and clinical study conducted using Mei Vu methodology to validate BENEV Exosome Regenerative Complex efficacy. Study participants experienced no irritation and reported noticeable immediate difference in skin appearance after first treatment with full results after 3rd-5th treatment.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
BENEV competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cutera: Cutera develops and commercializes energy-based aesthetic devices (laser, RF) sold through dermatologists and plastic surgeons. Comparable in product category, physician-channel distribution, and target customer base to BENEV.
- Cynosure (Hologic): Cynosure manufactures energy-based aesthetic devices (RF microneedling, laser, body contouring) sold to medical aesthetic practices. Directly comparable to BENEV's Sylfirm X and energy-based device portfolio.
- Evolus: Evolus commercializes Jeuveau, a neuromodulator competing in the same physician-channel aesthetic injectable space as BENEV's Letybo. Comparable business model focused on aesthetic practices with neuromodulator products.
- ExoCoBio: ExoCoBio is BENEV's strategic technology partner and direct exosome competitor, having developed the Exo-SCRT manufacturing platform that powers BENEV's exosome products. Both companies operate in the cosmetic exosome category with INCI-registered ingredients.
- InMode: InMode is a direct competitor in RF-based aesthetic devices (Morpheus8 RF microneedling, BodyTite, FaceTite). Its Morpheus8 product competes head-to-head with BENEV's Sylfirm X in the RF microneedling category for physician practices.
- Solta Medical: Solta Medical (a Bausch Health company) is a direct competitor in energy-based aesthetic devices, particularly with Thermage RF skin tightening — the same category BENEV's XTherma enters. Both companies sell FDA-cleared aesthetic devices through physician channels in the U.S.
Broad incumbents
- SkinCeuticals (L'Oréal): SkinCeuticals is a medical-grade skincare brand owned by L'Oréal, sold through physicians and medical spas. Comparable to BENEV's professional skincare line in distribution channel and target customer (physician-dispensed skincare).
- Merz Aesthetics: Merz Aesthetics is a major incumbent in aesthetic injectables (Xeomin, Belotero, Radiesse) and skincare (Neocutis). Comparable in physician-channel aesthetic distribution and product breadth to BENEV.
- Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie): AbbVie's Allergan Aesthetics division is the dominant player in the neuromodulator market with Botox and competes broadly across the aesthetic space (fillers, devices, skincare). BENEV's Letybo partnership directly challenges Botox in the same physician-channel category.
- Galderma: Galderma is a major dermatology-focused aesthetics company with neuromodulators (Dysport), fillers, and skincare lines sold through physicians. Comparable to BENEV in its physician-only distribution model and dermatology focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
BENEV social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
BENEV financial estimates
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BENEV leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
BENEV funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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BENEV M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about BENEV
What does BENEV do?
BENEV manufactures and sells FDA-registered medical devices (Sylfirm X dual wave RF microneedling, XTherma RF/cryogen skin tightening, SmartLux Mini SLD phototherapy) and proprietary exosome-based regenerative skincare products (ERC, ERC+, EXO Balm), as well as Miracu PDO threads, Viviscal PRO hair restoration line, and the FDA-approved botulinum toxin Letybo. All products are developed, formulated, and manufactured at the company's FDA-registered facility in Mission Viejo, California, and distributed exclusively through licensed physicians in the U.S. and through international distributors abroad.
Is BENEV a public or private company?
BENEV is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was BENEV founded?
BENEV was founded in 2000. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is BENEV based?
BENEV is headquartered in Mission Viejo, United States, in the North America region.
How does BENEV make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Medical Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are skincare & Exosome Products, aesthetic Injectables and BENEV Lab Contract Manufacturing.
Who are BENEV's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cutera, Cynosure (Hologic), Evolus, ExoCoBio, InMode and Solta Medical. Broad incumbents are SkinCeuticals (L'Oréal), Merz Aesthetics, Allergan Aesthetics (AbbVie) and Galderma.
Does BENEV have an API?
No public API is recorded for BENEV.
What industry is BENEV in?
BENEV's product category is Medical Aesthetic Devices and Cosmeceuticals. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRABAAAF, Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare, with a secondary code of HLAIACAL, Dermatology Specialty Pharmaceuticals. Its NAICS code is 325412 and its SIC code is 2844.