Daavlin
Daavlin, which uses the Phothera name for U.S. prescriptions, designs UV phototherapy and tap-water iontophoresis devices for dermatology providers and patients, supported by direct sales, home fulfillment, dosing controls, and insurance coordination.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersBryan, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Daavlin does
Daavlin designs and distributes phototherapy equipment for dermatology practices and prescription-based home use. Its product range covers full-body, localized, scalp, hand-and-foot, and hyperhidrosis treatment devices using UVA, UVB, Narrowband UVB, and tap-water iontophoresis. The portfolio includes the 7 Series, UV Series, 4 Series, 1 Series, M Series, DermaPal, Aquex, and S.A.D. Solutions. ClearLink adds timed, prescriber-guided, and dosimetric control, while optional integrating dosimetry adjusts UV exposure for lamp aging and operating conditions.
Daavlin sells clinical devices directly to providers and prescription home devices through physician documentation, insurance verification, pre-authorization, claims support, direct fulfillment, and payment plans. It also sells accessories and replacement lamps, while clinical phototherapy can generate provider reimbursement of up to $500 per week per patient. Following its 2022 transformation, U.S. domestic prescriptions are fulfilled under the Phothera name and international orders under Daavlin.
Daavlin firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Daavlin
- Legal name
- The Daavlin Company
- Website
- https://daavlin.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Daavlin, which uses the Phothera name for U.S. prescriptions, designs UV phototherapy and tap-water iontophoresis devices for dermatology providers and patients, supported by direct sales, home fulfillment, dosing controls, and insurance coordination.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Daavlin industry classification
Industry- NAICS
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments (CRABALAF)
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Where Daavlin is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bryan
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Daavlin business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
Revenue model
- Phototherapy Device Sales: Sale of phototherapy devices to healthcare providers (clinical) and patients (home use). Home devices require prescription and insurance verification. Clinical devices offer reimbursement revenue of up to $500/week per patient.
- Accessories and Replacement Lamps: Sale of replacement lamps, UV-blocking eyewear, light meters, disinfectant wipes, and Aquex accessories. Devices can be relamped for continued use.
- Insurance Processing Services: Free insurance benefits verification, pre-authorization, and claims filing for patients. Payment plans available for those challenged to meet deductibles.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Quote - Individual Device Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
Daavlin product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Daavlin designs, manufactures, and distributes FDA-cleared ultraviolet phototherapy devices and tap water iontophoresis systems for the treatment of photo-responsive skin conditions. The company sells clinical units to dermatology practices and prescription home-use devices directly to patients with psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, hyperhidrosis, and seasonal affective disorder, while providing free insurance benefits verification and pre-authorization support.
Product overview
Daavlin (now operating as Phothera) is a manufacturer of phototherapy devices for treating photo-responsive skin conditions. The product portfolio consists of home phototherapy devices including the 7 Series (full-body cabinet), UV Series (compact full-body), 4 Series (mid-size panel), 1 Series (localized treatment), M Series (hands and feet), DermaPal (spot/scalp), Aquex (hyperhidrosis iontophoresis), and S.A.D. Solutions (SAD light therapy). Clinical devices include the NeoLux and UV Series. All units are controlled via Daavlin's proprietary ClearLink touch-screen controller system. Accessories include UV-blocking eyewear, replacement lamps, light meters, and disinfectant wipes.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- 82% psoriasis clearance rate with Narrowband UVB
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Daavlin
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Daavlin technology and API
TechnologyAPI detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Daavlin partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Vitiligo Support InternationalcoreDaavlin supports Vitiligo Support International (VSI), a 501(c)(3) patient advocacy organization with over 60,000 registered members worldwide. VSI provides support, education, research, and advocacy for vitiligo patients. Daavlin is recognized as a committed supporter helping VSI advance its mission of supporting those affected by vitiligo, raising awareness, and promoting research.
- Hidrex GmbHcoreAquex tap water iontophoresis devices are manufactured by Hidrex GmbH, a German company with 40 years of experience and an excellent reputation for quality and durability. Daavlin distributes the Aquex device under their brand, leveraging Hidrex's manufacturing expertise.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Daavlin competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Philips (Consumer Health / Bright Light Therapy): Global consumer health and medical technology company with a bright light therapy product line addressing SAD. Overlaps with Daavlin's SAD Solutions through a broader consumer health/medical portfolio.
- Waldmann Lighting (Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co.): German industrial lighting company with a medical/dermatology phototherapy division producing clinical UV treatment equipment. Broader lighting portfolio with overlap in clinical phototherapy devices used by dermatology practices.
- Strata Skin Sciences: Specialty dermatology medical device company offering in-office excimer laser and phototherapy systems. Broader dermatology device portfolio with overlapping clinical phototherapy capability to Daavlin's NeoLux and UV Series.
Direct peers
- National Biological Corporation: US-based manufacturer of UV phototherapy equipment for dermatology clinics and home use. Directly competes with Daavlin across UVA/UVB devices for psoriasis, vitiligo, and eczema treatment.
- Solarc Systems: Canadian manufacturer of home and clinical phototherapy devices including the SolRx series. Direct competitor to Daavlin in the UVB narrowband and UVA phototherapy device category.
- Verilux (formerly Verilux Inc.): Manufacturer of light therapy products including SAD lights and consumer/clinical bright light therapy devices. Comparable to Daavlin's SAD Solutions product line for seasonal affective disorder treatment.
- UVBioTek: Manufacturer of UV phototherapy devices for clinical and home use, focused on narrowband UVB treatment for skin conditions. Competes head-to-head with Daavlin in phototherapy equipment sales to dermatologists and patients.
- Lerner Medical Devices: Phototherapy equipment manufacturer with a long-standing relationship with Daavlin's staff and management. Directly competes in UV phototherapy devices for clinical and home dermatology applications.
- R.A. Fischer Co. US manufacturer of iontophoresis devices (Fischer MD-1a) for hyperhidrosis treatment. Direct competitor to Daavlin's Aquex in the prescription tap-water iontophoresis device market.
- Hidrex GmbH: German manufacturer of iontophoresis devices for hyperhidrosis treatment. Daavlin is a distributor of Hidrex-manufactured Aquex, making Hidrex both partner and a comparable peer in the tap-water iontophoresis category.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Daavlin leadership team
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Daavlin funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Daavlin M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Daavlin
What does Daavlin do?
Daavlin designs, manufactures, and distributes FDA-cleared ultraviolet phototherapy devices and tap water iontophoresis systems for the treatment of photo-responsive skin conditions. The company sells clinical units to dermatology practices and prescription home-use devices directly to patients with psoriasis, vitiligo, eczema, hyperhidrosis, and seasonal affective disorder, while providing free insurance benefits verification and pre-authorization support.
Is Daavlin a public or private company?
Daavlin is a private company. It is currently operating.
When was Daavlin founded?
Daavlin was founded in 1999. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Daavlin based?
Daavlin is headquartered in Bryan, United States, in the North America region.
How does Daavlin make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Phototherapy Device Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Replacement Lamps and insurance Processing Services.
Who are Daavlin's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Philips (Consumer Health / Bright Light Therapy), Waldmann Lighting (Herbert Waldmann GmbH & Co.) and Strata Skin Sciences. Direct peers are National Biological Corporation, Solarc Systems, Verilux (formerly Verilux Inc.), UVBioTek, Lerner Medical Devices, R.A. Fischer Co. and Hidrex GmbH.
Does Daavlin have an API?
No public API is recorded for Daavlin.
What industry is Daavlin in?
Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRABAAAF, Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare, with a secondary code of CRABALAF, Professional Skincare & Facial Treatments. Its NAICS code is 3391 and its SIC code is 3841.