Depil Tech
Dépil Tech is a French franchise network (100+ centers across France, Belgium, and Mexico) founded in 2011 that delivers permanent hair removal and light-based skin rejuvenation to individual consumers using proprietary laser, IPL, and high-frequency technologies, reporting ~€54M in annual revenue.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2011
- HeadquartersNice, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Depil Tech does
Dépil Tech is a French aesthetic services franchise founded in 2011 by brothers Paul and Jean-Baptiste Mauvenu, headquartered in Nice. The company specializes in permanent (progressive) hair removal and light-based skin rejuvenation, delivered through a network of more than 100 franchised centers across France, Belgium, and Mexico. It serves individual men and women, having treated over 500,000 cumulative clients, and reports a 96% client satisfaction rate (Qualitylis, 2022). The company positions itself as the French market leader in permanent hair removal, with active press coverage in Elle, Grazia, Public, Tetu, and In Magazine.
The core service offering rests on three complementary light-based technologies: laser hair removal using the Epilab MD10 system supplied by German manufacturer Asclepion Laser Technologies (5000 Watts, sapphire-glass homogeneous light spot, 3× faster than competitors); intense pulsed light (IPL) via the proprietary Galaxy Black machine, designed and manufactured in France and certified CE Medical and ISO 13485; and high-frequency electrolysis (filament) for hair-by-hair precision on small or tattooed zones. Adjacent skin rejuvenation services are delivered through the Derm Light protocol, combining IPL with Institut Esthederm cosmeceuticals and Aquapure technology across six targeted programs (wrinkles, sagging, pigmentation, dull complexion, dilated pores, redness). The technology portfolio is supported by 26 patents and CE/ISO certifications.
The business model is franchise-led with direct-to-consumer service delivery. Franchisees invest €25K–€115K+ to open a center and pay a progressive royalty of 6–8%, with an average center generating ~€300K in annual revenue and an expected ~4-year payback. End consumers purchase 6-session treatment packages (plus 2 free retouches) delivered over ~24 months, paid in up to 14 monthly installments, with pricing personalized to body zone (e.g., women's full legs at €121/month, men's full legs at €136/month, men's back at €86/month). Average per-session efficacy is reported at 20% hair destruction, with 99% of hair eliminated on treated zones after the full protocol and only 2% of clients requiring a seventh session. Revenue diversification also includes independent home-based sales representatives (VDI) earning 10% commission and a customer referral/ambassador program. Disclosed annual revenue is approximately €54 million.
Depil Tech firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Depil Tech
- Legal name
- Dépil Tech
- Website
- https://depiltech.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2011
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Dépil Tech is a French franchise network (100+ centers across France, Belgium, and Mexico) founded in 2011 that delivers permanent hair removal and light-based skin rejuvenation to individual consumers using proprietary laser, IPL, and high-frequency technologies, reporting ~€54M in annual revenue.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Depil Tech industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Aesthetic Services
- NAICS
- Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services (81211)
- SIC
- Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Laser Hair Removal Clinics (HSALAGAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Electrolysis Hair Removal Services (HSALAGAG), Facial Hair Removal Services (Upper Lip/Chin/Sideburns) (HSALAGAA), Laser & Energy-Based Dermatology (HLAKACAF)
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Where Depil Tech is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nice
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Depil Tech business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Permanent Hair Removal Packages: Core revenue from 6-session (+2 free touch-ups) hair removal packages over 24 months. Packages cover laser, IPL, or high-frequency technologies. Prices are personalized based on treatment zones and hair assessment. Payment facilitation available (14 monthly installments). Forfaits are non-refundable; vouchers valid 6 months.
- Derm Light Facial Treatments: Revenue from facial skin care treatments using the proprietary Derm Light protocol (IPL + Esthederm products + Aquapure). Five sessions recommended for definitive results.
- VDI Commission Revenue: Revenue attributed to sales generated through independent home-based sales representatives (VDI) who earn 10% commission on referred client purchases. Commission credited 30 days after client payment.
- Franchise Fees and Royalties: Franchise investment ranges from €25K to €115K+ depending on format. Progressive royalty rate of 6–8%. Average center revenue ~€300K per year.
- High-Frequency Subscription: 12-month subscription model for high-frequency electrolysis (filament) treatments, with STARTER and STEP TWO plans. Sessions every ~15 days (STARTER) or ~3 weeks (STEP TWO), approximately 20–24 sessions per year.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Women – Body zones: Classic bikini at €21/month; Extended bikini at €40/month; Full bikini at €61/month; Half legs at €71/month; Full legs at €121/month; Underarms at €31/month; Half arms at €49/month |
| Subscription | Monthly | Women – Face zones: Upper lip at €19/month; Chin at €18/month; Chin XL at €25/month; Areolas at €23/month; Belly strip at €25/month; Cheeks at €26/month |
| Subscription | Monthly | Men – Body zones: Extended bikini at €41/month; Full legs at €136/month; Half arms at €53/month; Full arms at €79/month; Back at €86/month; Chest at €57/month; Torso+belly at €102/month |
| Subscription | Monthly | Men – Face zones: Beard at €50/month; Neck at €29/month; Nape at €29/month; Shoulder at €41/month; Half back at €51/month; Lower back at €51/month; Man path at €35/month |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Free initial consultation with personalized assessment and quote |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Depil Tech product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Depil Tech provides permanent hair removal and photo-rejuvenation services delivered through a franchise network of 100+ centers across France, Belgium, and Mexico. Treatments use three light-based technologies — laser (Epilab MD10), intense pulsed light (proprietary Galaxy Black machine), and high-frequency electrolysis (filament) — packaged as 6-session (plus 2 free touch-ups) treatment plans over 24 months. The company also offers facial care protocols (Derm Light combining IPL with Institut Esthederm products, and Aquapure).
Product overview
Depil Tech is a French aesthetic services franchise offering permanent hair removal using three distinct technologies: laser (using Epilab by Asclepion), intense pulsed light (IPL using proprietary Galaxy Black), and high-frequency epilation (filament method). The core offering centers on hair removal packages of 6-8 sessions over 24 months. Complementing this, the company provides facial skin care treatments including Derm Light (light-based protocol with Institut Esthederm products) and Aquapure treatments. All services are delivered through a franchise network of 100+ centers across France, Belgium, and Mexico, with treatments performed by certified phototherapists trained at company headquarters.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Derm Light: Exclusive skin care protocol combining intense pulsed light technology with high-end products from Institut Esthederm, targeting skin rejuvenation, wrinkle reduction, pigmentation, and skin brightening.
- Aquapure
- Galaxy Black
- Galaxy Black
- Derm Light
Products and services
- Épilation Laser (Laser Hair Removal) Laser hair removal using monochromatic coherent light that targets melanin in hair follicles, heating and coagulating the bulb to inhibit regrowth. Marketed as the fastest and least painful permanent hair removal method, with 20% of hair destroyed per session and results over approximately 6 sessions. Available for men and women across body and face zones.
- Épilation Lumière Pulsée Intense (IPL Hair Removal) Intense Pulsed Light hair removal using filtered light flashes absorbed by melanin in hair follicles, converting to heat that cauterizes the hair bulb. Uses the proprietary Galaxy Black machine manufactured in France (CE Medical certified, ISO 13485 compliant) with adjustable settings per client phototype.
- Épilation Haute Fréquence (Filament Hair Removal) Hair-by-hair high-frequency electrolysis (filament) treatment for fine, hard-to-reach, or residual hairs. Complements IPL and laser, enabling treatment of tattooed zones, all facial areas, and all hair types. Particularly precise for areas such as the inter-eyebrow space. Sold as a 12-month subscription with STARTER (~15-day cadence) and STEP TWO (~3-week cadence) plans.
- Derm Light Facial Treatment Exclusive skin care protocol combining intense pulsed light (Galaxy Black) with premium Institut Esthederm products and Aquapure technology. Offers six intensive care programs targeting wrinkles, sagging, pigmentation, dull complexion, dilated pores, redness, and lack of glow. Results visible from first session; 5 sessions recommended for definitive results.
- Soin Visage Aquapure (Aquapure Facial Treatment) Aquapure-based facial skin care treatment providing deep cleansing and effective skin regeneration and beautification.
- Dépil Tech Franchise Program Franchise program allowing entrepreneurs to open and operate a Dépil Tech hair removal center under the brand, using proprietary technology and protocols. Investment range €25K–€115K+ depending on format; progressive royalty of 6-8%; target average center revenue of ~€300K per year and ~4-year ROI.
Quantifiable outcome
- 99% of hair destroyed on treated zone after ~6 sessions
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Depil Tech
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Depil Tech technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Depil Tech partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.
- Asclepion Laser TechnologiescoreGerman medical laser technology company (founded 1977) that supplies the Epilab MD10 laser system to Dépil Tech. The Epilab laser delivers up to 5000 Watts, 20 hertz, and 1600 watts/cm². It is the only laser on the market with a homogeneous light spot (sapphire glass), enabling maximum power without burn risk. This partnership underpins Dépil Tech's laser hair removal offering.
- Institut EsthedermcorePremium French skincare brand partnering exclusively with Dépil Tech for the Derm Light facial care protocol. Esthederm products are combined with Dépil Tech's IPL technology and Aquapure to deliver six intensive skin care programs targeting wrinkles, sagging, pigmentation, and complexion dullness. As part of promotions, Institut Esthederm solar bags are offered as gifts.
- AquapuresupportingAquapure technology is integrated into the Derm Light facial care protocol alongside IPL and Institut Esthederm products. It enables deep skin cleansing and treatment as part of the comprehensive skin rejuvenation program.
- HAISOFTminorWeb hosting provider (SARL, €8,000 capital, based in Orléans, France) ensuring storage and hosting of Dépil Tech's web platforms.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Depil Tech competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Depil Tech social profiles
Digital presenceDepil Tech financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Depil Tech leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Depil Tech funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Depil Tech M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Depil Tech
What does Depil Tech do?
Depil Tech provides permanent hair removal and photo-rejuvenation services delivered through a franchise network of 100+ centers across France, Belgium, and Mexico. Treatments use three light-based technologies — laser (Epilab MD10), intense pulsed light (proprietary Galaxy Black machine), and high-frequency electrolysis (filament) — packaged as 6-session (plus 2 free touch-ups) treatment plans over 24 months. The company also offers facial care protocols (Derm Light combining IPL with Institut Esthederm products, and Aquapure).
Is Depil Tech a public or private company?
Depil Tech is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Depil Tech founded?
Depil Tech was founded in 2011. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Depil Tech based?
Depil Tech is headquartered in Nice, France, in the Europe region.
How does Depil Tech make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Permanent Hair Removal Packages are the primary driver. The others are derm Light Facial Treatments, VDI Commission Revenue, franchise Fees and Royalties and high-Frequency Subscription.
Does Depil Tech have an API?
No public API is recorded for Depil Tech.
What industry is Depil Tech in?
Depil Tech's product category is Aesthetic Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSALAGAE, Laser Hair Removal Clinics, with a secondary code of HSALAGAG, Electrolysis Hair Removal Services. Its NAICS code is 81211 and its SIC code is 2844.