Zenyum
A leading Asian dental technology company providing affordable 3D-printed clear aligners and a comprehensive portfolio of 'Smile Cosmetics' through a tech-enabled clinical network.
- CEO / Founder
- Julian Artopé
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $56M
- Latest Round
- Series B
- Key Investors
- L Catterton, Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India), RTP Global, Partech, TNB Aura, Seeds Capital, FEBE Ventures
Technology & Products
Key Products
Zenyum offers 3D-printed clear aligners, invisible clear aligners, and a comprehensive portfolio of oral care products under the "Smile Cosmetics" category.
Technological Advantage
Proprietary mobile app for remote treatment monitoring and AI-driven pre-screening, combined with a localized regional network of over 500 partner clinics and high-precision 3D printing (Polymer AM) manufacturing workflows.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Delivers professional-grade orthodontic results at up to 70% lower cost than traditional braces by utilizing a proprietary tech stack to minimize clinic visits while maintaining dentist oversight.
How They Differentiate
Pioneered the 'Smile Cosmetics' category by blending professional orthodontic care with a lifestyle brand identity. Differentiates through a hybrid model that requires mandatory initial dentist consultations while utilizing a proprietary app for remote monitoring, offering treatments at 70% lower costs than traditional braces.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
The rising Asian middle class, specifically Gen Z and Millennials seeking accessible, aesthetic orthodontic treatments and premium oral care.
Industry Verticals
["HealthTech","Dental Care / Orthodontics","Direct-to-Consumer (D2C)","Consumer Goods (Personal Care)"]
Competitors
Invisalign, WonderSmile, Smile Direct Club, Dr Clear Aligners
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Reported a 4x revenue increase in 2020; achieved EBITDA profitability in its largest markets; 8-fold improvement in lead activation rates via AI-driven marketing automation.
Major Milestones
["Selected for Sequoia India's Surge accelerator program in 2019","Expanded operations to 7 Asian markets within three years of founding","Secured $40M Series B led by L Catterton in 2021","Announced strategic merger with India's MakeO (Toothsi) in 2024 to create Asia's largest clinical-tech dental platform"]
Notable Customers
Salesforce (Case Study); Primer (Case Study); Pokémon (Co-branding Partner); Shopee (Strategic Partner)