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Maculaser

Maculaser is an Espoo-based Finnish medical technology company developing a temperature-controlled retinal laser treatment, rooted in research at Aalto University. Its patented system aims to deliver personalized, non-damaging retinal heating that activates cellular protective responses. The company is working toward clinical validation and commercial readiness for retinal disorders, including age-related macular degeneration and macular edema.

Team

Aki VartiainenClinical Trial Manager
Florence ThueuxBoard Member
Jaakko NieminenChief Technology Officer
Jani TirronenCo-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Mike GänßlerBoard Member
Ossi KaikkonenHead of Product
Teemu TurunenChief Scientific Officer

Investments

€4M2026-05-28ZEISS Ventures, M2care, Innovestor
€1M2021-02-10Innovestor, Jaakko Ollila