Rinse
YC S21San Francisco, US · Founded 2021 · 6 employees · Hiring · 6 known investors
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 It aims to modernize dentistry by addressing fragmented industry practices and outdated approaches.
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.
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Casey Harlinin𝕏Founder 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.
Investors · 6
Optum VenturesBoston
PJCProvidence · $500K – $1.5M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Accelerator VenturesreportedMiami · $2M
Partech VenturesreportedBerlin · $200K – $50M
Also in the syndicate · 1
LG
Competitors · 3
by search overlapPracto68 shared keywordsPracto is a healthcare platform offering online video consultations with verified doctors across specialties and appointment booking for in-clinic visits. It serves patients in India, connecting them with doctors across areas such as dentistry, gynecology, pediatrics, and general medicine.
Opencare57 shared keywordsOpencare operates a curated network of vetted dentists across North America that helps patients find and access quality dental care. The platform connects patients with top-rated dental practices committed to oral wellness.
Zocdoc49 shared keywordsZocdoc runs an online marketplace where US patients find in-network doctors and dentists and book in-person or telehealth appointments.
Companies competing with Rinse for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
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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 It aims to modernize dentistry by addressing fragmented industry practices and outdated approaches.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 Optum Ventures, PJC, Y Combinator, Accelerator Ventures, Partech Ventures.
- Where is Rinse headquartered?
- Rinse is headquartered in San Francisco, US.




