Classys Inc. (Korean: 클래시스) is a South Korean medical device company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. It was founded in 2007 by dermatologist Jung Sung-jae and specializes in non-invasive skin care and aesthetic treatment technologies.[1] As of 2025, Classys exports its devices to over 60 countries.
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| KRX: 214150 | |
| Industry | Medical devices |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Jung Sung-jae |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Baek Seung-han (CEO) |
| Website | www |
History
editIn 2007, while still working as a dermatologist, Jung Sung-jae founded Classys.[2] The company began to develop medical devices, with a focus on skin care.[3]
In 2017, Classys went public on the KOSDAQ through a special-purpose acquisition company merger.[4][5]
In 2022, Bain Capital Private Equity acquired a 60.84% stake in Classys for 670 billion Korean won.[6][7][8]
References
edit- ^ Kang, John. "K-Beauty Boom Lands Former Dermatologist On Korea's 50 Richest List". Forbes. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "'아빠 찬스'로 900억 돈방석… 클래시스 매각의 이면". 시사위크 (in Korean). 2022-01-28. Archived from the original on 2022-05-21. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ "[기업認] [클래시스] 베인 클래시스 매각, 가시권 접어드나". DealSite경제TV (in Korean). 2025-07-09. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ "삼성 인수설까지 돌았던 '클래시스'". 매경ECONOMY. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ 팜이데일리. ""The Golden Era of Korean Medical Devices: Three Rising Dark Horses"". 팜이데일리. Retrieved 2025-08-18.
- ^ Park, So-hee (January 27, 2022). "클래시스 최대주주, 베인캐피탈에 경영권 지분 매각". ebn.co.kr (in Korean).
- ^ "Bain Capital buys 61% stake in Kosdaq-listed Classys for $553 mn - 매일경제 영문뉴스 펄스(Pulse)". Pulse. Retrieved 2025-07-12.
- ^ "Korean aesthetics device firm Classys expands global presence with new product lines". Korea Biomedical Review. Retrieved 2025-08-18.