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Online aesthetics marketplace to learn about cosmetic treatments and connect with doctors

Seattle, United StatesFounded 2006Health
Valuation $100–500M Latest valuation · 2018
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About RealSelf

RealSelf (realself.com) is a digital platform that connects consumers with aesthetic doctors and cosmetic treatment providers. The company operates in the aesthetic and cosmetic surgery market, serving both consumers looking for information on procedures and medical professionals seeking to grow their practices.

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RealSelf provides a comprehensive resource for individuals researching cosmetic treatments. Users can read reviews, view before-and-after photos, ask questions, and connect directly with board-certified doctors. This platform helps consumers make informed decisions about aesthetic procedures, ranging from non-invasive treatments like Botox to more complex surgeries like rhinoplasty.

For medical professionals, RealSelf offers a suite of marketing tools designed to enhance their online presence and attract new patients. Doctors can create detailed profiles, showcase their work, and engage with potential clients through the platform. RealSelf also provides educational resources, such as webinars and exclusive data insights, to help practitioners navigate the evolving market and optimize their marketing strategies.

RealSelf's business model is primarily based on a freemium approach. Basic profiles for doctors are free, but premium features, such as enhanced visibility through Spotlights and access to advanced marketing tools, are available for a fee. This subscription-based model allows RealSelf to generate revenue while providing valuable services to both consumers and medical professionals.

In summary, RealSelf operates as a bridge between consumers seeking aesthetic treatments and the professionals who provide them. By offering a wealth of information and marketing tools, RealSelf supports informed decision-making and practice growth in the cosmetic surgery market.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Employees
82
Open positions
2
Dealroom signal
76.1/100
Industry
Health, Media
Sub-industry
Content production
Sector
Health, Beauty, Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Hard Tech
Business model
Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus
b2c

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Funding history

4 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES CEquity / VC Aug 2018 $0 Rich Barton · Curious Office Partners · Barney Harford · Greenspring Associates
SERIES AEquity / VC Apr 2018 $40M $160M Elephant
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024
2023
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2020
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Growth signals

RealSelf website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for RealSelf is 2.6M monthly website visits, down 3.7% over the last three months. RealSelf's team grew 3.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits2.6M 3-month web change-3.7% 1-year team growth+3.8%
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Investors

9 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Barney Harford

Series A1 investor entered at this stage

  • Elephant

Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • Mike Slade
Team profiled 30 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 7 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States87.7%
🇪🇸 Spain3.5%
🇨🇷 Costa Rica3.5%
🇿🇦 South Africa1.8%
🇪🇬 Egypt1.8%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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