Who founded Lightforce?

Lightforce was founded by Alfred Griffin, DMD, PhD, Dr. Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS in 2015.

Who are Lightforce's investors?

Lightforce's investors include Kleiner Perkins, Ally Bridge Group, AM Ventures, DIA, Matrix, Matter Venture Partners, Omega Venture Partners, TRANSFORMATION CAPITAL and 2 more.

Where is Lightforce headquartered?

Lightforce is headquartered in Boston, US.

Lightforce

Boston, US · Founded 2015 · 10 known investors

Find your way into Lightforce

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Jenni Leunlockedknows Erica Rogers · together at HistoSonics (overlapped)

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LightForce develops generative braces using artificial intelligence and 3D printing technology to create individualized orthodontic appliances tailored to each patient. The company serves orthodontic practices by manufacturing custom metal and ceramic braces and operates the largest U.S. facility for 3D-printed functional medical devices.

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Founders & leadership

Lightforce was founded in 2015 by Alfred Griffin, DMD, PhD and Dr. Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS.

Alfred Griffin, DMD, PhDChief Product Officer / Founder

Dr. Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGSCo-founder

Erica Rogers inChief Executive OfficerErica Rogers has worked in the medical device sector for over 30 years, including as CEO of Silk Road Medical, which she scaled from 25 to 500 employees before its 2019 IPO, and has founded multiple companies and holds more than 25 U.S. patents in medical technology. She is now Chief Executive Officer of LightForce, which develops AI-powered custom orthodontic braces using 3D printing.

Investors · 10

Kleiner Perkins✓ verifiedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

Ally Bridge Group✓ verifiedNew York

AM VenturesStarnberg · $540K – $3.2M

DIACaryvia Kentucky Morrow · led

MatrixSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

Matter Venture PartnersSilicon Valley

Omega Venture PartnersSilicon Valley

TRANSFORMATION CAPITALBoston

Tyche PartnersLos Altos · $1M – $10M

AQUITI GestionreportedBordeaux

Frequently asked questions

What does Lightforce do?: LightForce develops generative braces using artificial intelligence and 3D printing technology to create individualized orthodontic appliances tailored to each patient. The company serves orthodontic practices by manufacturing custom metal and ceramic braces and operates the largest U.S. facility for 3D-printed functional medical devices.
Who founded Lightforce?: Lightforce was founded by Alfred Griffin, DMD, PhD, Dr. Lou Shuman, DMD, CAGS in 2015.
Who are Lightforce's investors?: Lightforce's investors include Kleiner Perkins, Ally Bridge Group, AM Ventures, DIA, Matrix, Matter Venture Partners, Omega Venture Partners, TRANSFORMATION CAPITAL and 2 more.
Where is Lightforce headquartered?: Lightforce is headquartered in Boston, US.