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Rinse

YC S21

San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 6 employees · Hiring · 14 known investors

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Rinse combines technology and hospitality with science-based dental care to provide preventive oral health services through modern studio experiences. It aims to modernize dentistry by addressing fragmented industry practices and outdated approaches.

Also known as Rinse Dental Inc.

ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechWellness & FitnessConsumer Health ServicesTelemedicinePrimary CareUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Rinse was founded in 2021 by Casey Harlin.

CHCasey Harlin
Casey HarlinFounder and CEOCasey Harlin is an engineer who served as VP of Product and Customer Experience at Delta Dental, a major US dental insurance provider, before founding Rinse.
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Rey CruzHead of Engineering
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Marissa WangChief Dental Officer

Investors · 14

Optum Ventureslisted by Optum VenturesBoston

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PJClisted by PJCProvidence · $500K – $1.5M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Accelerator VenturesreportedMiami · $2M

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Asymmetry VenturesreportedRichmond · $125K – $500K

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Global Founders CapitalreportedBerlin · $1M

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Goodwater CapitalreportedBurlingame · $5M – $50M

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Hemisphere Ventures LLCreportedMckinney

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Liquid VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $250K – $5M

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North South VenturesreportedToronto

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Partech VenturesreportedParis · $200K – $50M

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Structure CapitalreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $200K

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Also in the syndicate · 1

Javelin Ventures

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🦷 Rinse - Building the One Medical for dentalycombinator.com · Nov 2022

Frequently asked questions

What does Rinse do?
Rinse combines technology and hospitality with science-based dental care to provide preventive oral health services through modern studio experiences. It aims to modernize dentistry by addressing fragmented industry practices and outdated approaches.
Who founded Rinse?
Rinse was founded by Casey Harlin in 2021.
Who are Rinse's investors?
Rinse's investors include Arena Ventures, Optum Ventures, PJC, Y Combinator, Accelerator Ventures, Asymmetry Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Goodwater Capital and 5 more.
Where is Rinse headquartered?
Rinse is headquartered in San Francisco, US.