What Delfin Technologies does

Delfin Technologies Ltd., a Finland-headquartered (Kuopio) company founded in 1999 and operating as a subsidiary of publicly listed Boreo PLC since 2024, develops portable, non-invasive instruments and software for objective measurement of skin, lymphedema, and ocular surface health. The portfolio is split between a Medical line (LymphScanner, MoistureMeterD Compact, Multiprobe MoistureMeterD) for lymphedema detection and tissue water assessment, and a Scientific line covering surface and deep hydration (MoistureMeterSC, MoistureMeterEpiD), barrier function (VapoMeter VX for TEWL), elasticity (ElastiMeter), skin color (SkinColorCatch), sebum (SebumScale), gloss (SkinGlossMeter), tissue induration (SkinFibroMeter), and tear evaporation (Eye-VapoMeter). Devices connect wirelessly to the DMC Software Package for data transfer, storage, and CSV export.

The underlying technology stack is built on proprietary physical measurement architectures rather than software/AI. Core techniques include tissue dielectric constant (TDC) for localized percentage water content, closed-chamber TEWL insensitive to ambient airflow and orientation, quartz crystal microbalance sensors reporting absolute sebum in µg/cm², rapid (<0.5s) indentation for elasticity, and an independent melanin/erythema colorimeter aligned to ISO 24444. Medical devices carry CE marking (CE0537) and FDA 510(k) clearances (including K220557 for LymphScanner); the firm operates under ISO 13485:2016. Over 1,600 peer-reviewed publications cite these instruments, constituting a major evidentiary moat.

Commercially, Delfin runs a hybrid go-to-market: enterprise field sales for medical and large research buyers, a direct e-commerce webstore (store.delfintech.com) for smaller and individual buyers, and a global distributor and representative network covering 40+ active markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, with installed devices in 60+ countries. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (medical and scientific instruments), supplemented by the DMC Software Package (one-time license) and recurring service/accessories. Customers span large cosmetics and personal care R&D organizations (L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, Shiseido, J&J, Mary Kay, LVMH, Amway, Oriflame, Alastin, Cosette, Lumene, Thalion), academic and clinical institutions (UCLA, Harvard Medical School, MIT), medical device partners (Haddenham, Bambi Medical), and adjacent applications such as pet skin health (Royal Canin). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

Delfin Technologies

Legal name

Delfin Technologies Ltd.

Website

https://delfintech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Delfin Technologies Ltd., a Finland-based subsidiary of Boreo PLC founded in 1999, develops portable non-invasive instruments for objective measurement of skin, lymphedema, and ocular health, serving healthcare professionals, cosmetics R&D labs, and academic researchers across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Skincare Devices (Cleansing Brushes, Microcurrent, LED, Dermaplaning) (CRABAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

Keywords

• Skin measurement devices
• Lymphedema detection instruments
• Transepidermal water loss
• Tissue water analysis
• Cosmetic research tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuopio

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of medical-grade lymphedema detection and tissue water measurement devices (LymphScanner, MoistureMeterD Compact, Multiprobe MoistureMeterD) to healthcare professionals, clinics, and medical institutions. These are CE marked medical devices with FDA 510(k) clearance.
2. Scientific/Skin Measurement Device Sales: Sale of portable skin measurement instruments for scientific research including hydration meters, elasticity meters, sebum meters, colorimeters, and TEWL meters to cosmetics companies, pharmaceutical researchers, and academic institutions.
3. Software and Data Solutions: DMC Software Package for wireless data transfer, analysis, and storage from Delfin devices to computers, sold as a standalone product.
4. Service and Accessories: Service offerings and accessories for devices including calibration, support, and replacement components.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Delfin Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells portable, non-invasive instruments and accompanying software for objective measurement of skin, lymphedema, and ocular surface parameters. Its medical line (LymphScanner, MoistureMeterD Compact, Multiprobe MoistureMeterD) uses tissue dielectric constant technology to quantify tissue water content for lymphedema detection and treatment monitoring, while its scientific line (VapoMeter VX, SkinColorCatch, SebumScale, MoistureMeterSC, MoistureMeterEpiD, ElastiMeter, SkinGlossMeter, SkinFibroMeter, Eye-VapoMeter) measures hydration, barrier function, color, sebum, elasticity, gloss, induration, and tear evaporation for dermatology and cosmetics research. The DMC Software Package provides wireless data transfer, analysis, storage, and export from all devices.

Product overview

Delfin Technologies offers a portfolio of skin and lymphedema measurement devices organized into two segments: Medical devices for physicians and healthcare professionals, and Scientific devices for research professionals. The Medical line includes LymphScanner, MoistureMeterD Compact, and Multiprobe MoistureMeterD — all utilizing tissue dielectric constant (TDC) technology for edema and tissue water assessment, with CE marking (CE0537) and FDA 510(k) clearance. The Scientific line covers skin hydration (MoistureMeterSC, MoistureMeterEpiD), barrier function (VapoMeter VX for TEWL), skin elasticity (ElastiMeter), skin color (SkinColorCatch), sebum (SebumScale), skin gloss (SkinGlossMeter), tissue induration (SkinFibroMeter), and ocular surface health (Eye-VapoMeter). All devices can connect wirelessly to the DMC Software Package for data collection, storage, and export. Product categories include lymphedema measurements, skin measurements, hydration measurements, eye measurements, in vitro measurements, beauty research measurements, and service and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LymphScanner A non-invasive, hand-held medical device that measures localized percentage water content (PWC) in tissue using tissue dielectric constant (TDC) technology to detect and monitor lymphedema. CE marked medical device (CE0537) with FDA 510(k) clearance (K220557) for use in adult women to support clinical judgment of unilateral lymphedema.
• VapoMeter VX A portable transepidermal water loss (TEWL) meter using a closed-chamber measurement principle that is unaffected by ambient airflow or device orientation, delivering skin barrier function readings within seconds. Features user-replaceable calibrated sensor and supports both in vivo and in vitro measurements.
• SkinColorCatch An all-in-one colorimeter that measures skin color, melanin index (MI), and erythema index (EI) independently to minimize mutual influence, and calculates Individual Typology Angle (ITA°), L*a*b*, hue, chroma, and RGB values aligned with ISO 24444 for skin phototype classification. Validated against Konica Minolta CM-700d spectrophotometer.
• SebumScale A portable skin sebum meter that uses quartz crystal microbalance sensor technology to measure sebum in absolute units (µg/cm²), providing accurate and reproducible results that do not rely on arbitrary scales used by traditional devices.
• MoistureMeterSC A fully portable, wireless instrument for measuring skin surface (stratum corneum) hydration as part of Delfin's MoistureMeter product family for surface-level hydration assessment.
• MoistureMeterEpiD Measures deep skin (epidermal) hydration at approximately 0.5 mm depth in seconds as part of Delfin's MoistureMeter product family for comprehensive epidermal hydration assessment.
• MoistureMeterD Compact A portable, non-invasive tissue water and edema analyzer that measures percentage water content (PWC) in skin and upper subcutis (2.5 mm depth) using tissue dielectric constant (TDC) technology. CE marked (CE0537) with FDA 510(k) clearance.
• Multiprobe MoistureMeterD Measures tissue water content from effective depths of 0.5 to 5.0 mm below the skin surface using interchangeable probes. The first edition of Delfin's lymphedema measurement technology, enabling layered insights into swelling and tissue fluid balance.
• ElastiMeter A portable indentation instrument for skin elasticity measurements using a rapid indentation method with less than 0.5 seconds of skin contact, providing objective assessment of skin elasticity, firmness, and resilience without altering skin structure.
• SkinGlossMeter An easy-to-use portable skin gloss meter that measures the amount of light reflected from the skin surface, expressed in Skin Gloss Units (SGU), supporting cosmetic product claims substantiation and skin appearance evaluation.
• SkinFibroMeter A portable device for measuring tissue induration (subcutaneous stiffness and fibrotic lesions) using an indentation principle, quantifying superficial induration in absolute stiffness units without altering tissue structure.
• Eye-VapoMeter A portable tear evaporation rate (TER) meter based on Delfin's closed-chamber technology, designed for dry eye research, contact lens studies, and tear film stability evaluation with a rotatable adapter that fits the eye.
• DMC Software Package A software package enabling wireless data transfer from Delfin devices to a computer, including the Delfin Modular Core (DMC) software with multilingual interface, a USB wireless receiver, and RoomSensor for ambient temperature and humidity monitoring. Data is exportable as CSV. Sold as a standalone product.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,600+ peer-reviewed publications in dermatology, cosmetics, and medical research
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KBL GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationKBL GmbH integrated SkinColorCatch sensor technology into their tanning systems. The sensor provides precise skin color data used to calculate the user's minimal erythemal dose (MED), enabling the system to deliver controlled, individualized UV dosing for improved tanning safety and personalization.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• BioXtra / Biox Systems: Specializes in tissue dielectric measurement and sub-clinical fluid detection technologies used in wound care and lymphedema; overlaps with Delfin's TDC technology stack and competing for similar clinical research and rehabilitation customers.
• Michelson Diagnostics: UK-based maker of optical coherence tomography (OCT) skin imaging systems (VivoSight) used in dermatology research and pre-cancer screening; potential displacement risk for Delfin's contact measurement in advanced research applications.
• Caliber I.D. (VivaScope): Confocal microscopy (VivaScope) for in-vivo skin imaging at cellular resolution, used in dermatology research and clinical studies; emerging alternative modality that could compete with Delfin's contact-based measurement for high-end skin analysis.

Regional players

• FotoFinder Systems: German-headquartered specialist in skin imaging and total body photography, serving dermatology clinics and cosmetics research across Europe; competes with Delfin in clinic-side skin assessment but focuses on imaging rather than contact-based measurement.

Direct peers

• Courage+Khazaka electronic: German manufacturer of professional skin-measurement instruments (Corneometer, Sebumeter, Skin-pH-Meter, Tewameter, Cutometer). Direct competitor serving the same cosmetics R&D and dermatology research customers with overlapping measurement modalities (TEWL, hydration, sebum, elasticity).
• ImpediMed: Australia-listed company whose SOZO bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) platform competes directly with Delfin's TDC-based LymphScanner and MoistureMeterD Compact in clinical lymphedema detection and monitoring, particularly in U.S. oncology and breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Canfield Scientific: Established U.S. provider of dermatology and aesthetic imaging systems (Visia, Vectra, IntelliStudio) widely used by cosmetics R&D and clinical dermatology practices; broader portfolio than Delfin but competes for the same claim-substantiation and skin-assessment budget.
• Cynosure (Hologic): Aesthetic and dermatology device platform owned by Hologic offering energy-based systems with companion skin-analysis tools; broader incumbent competing for the same dermatology clinics and med-spa channel where Delfin positions its medical instruments.
• Solta Medical (Bausch + Lomb): Aesthetic energy-based device maker (Thermage, Fraxel, Clear+Brilliant) within Bausch + Lomb; broad incumbent in dermatology/aesthetics that competes for clinical dermatology capex and provides skin analysis workflows adjacent to Delfin's measurement portfolio.

Others

• Konica Minolta Sensing: Manufacturer of clinical-grade spectrophotometers and colorimeters (including the CM-700d used as validation reference for Delfin's SkinColorCatch); provides adjacent objective skin-color measurement instruments that compete for skin-color and pigmentation workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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