SEEN, the haircare brand developed by Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Iris Rubin, has closed $9 million in Series A funding.WHO: Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Iris Rubin created SEEN in 2019. A scientist at heart, she knew there had to be a better way to deliver beautiful hair while respecting the skin. Prior to launching SEEN, Dr. Iris Rubin was Medical Director of the Dermatologic and Vascular Laser Surgery Program at Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC, and Maryland.Pioneering the "skinification" of haircare, SEEN is bridging the gap between luxury haircare and skincare. The brand's success stems from Dr. Rubin's groundbreaking insight that hair products can clog pores and irritate the skin, causing acne, eczema, and other issues. After struggling for years with breakouts, Dr. Rubin identified her haircare products as the cause. Following four years of development, SEEN launched with three core hair products and has since grown into a complete line of haircare and styling products.WHY: This investment will accelerate SEEN's growth. The brand sits at the intersection of multiple billion-dollar markets, including haircare, sensitive skin, acne, eczema, dry scalp, and hair thinning. The funds will allow it to focus on innovation, further scale professional sampling to 10,000 dermatology practices in 2025, and expand its retail footprint.IN THEIR OWN WORDS: "This marks another transformative milestone for SEEN," said Dr. Iris Rubin, co-founder of SEEN.