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Profex is an international dermatology company, distributing dermatological drugs to Chinese dermatologists, patients and consumers

Huangpu, ChinaFounded 2001Biotech & Life Sciences
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2008
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Profex

Established in 2001, Profex is a specialty healthcare company headquartered in Shanghai, China, that has carved out a specific niche within the Chinese healthcare market. The firm operates as a strategic partner for multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, focusing on the commercialization of their products within mainland China. This business model centers on scouting, licensing, acquiring, and marketing established global products for the local market, making Profex a crucial gateway for international firms.

The company's primary focus is on skin health and medical aesthetics, offering products for skin treatment, dermo-cosmetics, and hair loss. Over the years, Profex has expanded its portfolio to include other therapeutic areas such as orthopedics, pain management, wound healing, and central nervous system (CNS) treatments. A significant milestone in this expansion was in August 2017, when Xi'an Janssen granted Profex the promotion and distribution rights for two of its main analgesic products in mainland China. This demonstrates the company's strategy of partnering with major global players to broaden its market presence.

The company's services provide dermatologists and other medical professionals with a range of specialized products. In August 2008, Profex secured $15.5 million in a Series A funding round. This investment was co-led by Trident Capital and its Chinese affiliate, The Mustang Group, signaling investor confidence in the company's growth model and its position in the Chinese dermatology market.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2001
Headquarters
Huangpu, China
Employees
253
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
33.1/100
Industry
Health
Sub-industry
Pharmaceutical
Sector
Biotech & Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Health Diagnostics, Biotech and Pharma, Hard Tech, DT and LS, science-based
Business model
Manufacturing
Client focus
b2c

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Aug 2008 $16M $62M Trident Capital · Mustang Ventures —
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Growth signals

Profex website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Profex is 440 monthly website visits, down 89.5% over the last three months. Profex's team grew 0.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits440 3-month web change-89.5% 1-year team growth+0.4%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

2 investors on the cap table

From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • Trident Capital
  • Mustang Ventures
Employees 253 total headcount
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
5 countries with
team presence
🇨🇳 China87.2%
🇮🇳 India5.1%
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia2.6%
🇵🇱 Poland2.6%
🇦🇺 Australia2.6%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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