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Smiles.ai (also branded Dezy) provides dental care including clear/invisible aligners, implants, and crowns through a network of clinics, using specialist orthodontists and at-home scanning. It offers up-front pricing, EMI payment options, and free home dental scans to consumers seeking smile correction and dental treatment.
Founders & leadership
Investors · 5
How we know: Alpha Wave Global's portfolio page · Not right? Tell us
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Also in the syndicate · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries Seed ExtensionAug 2026 · 2 sources
Run Ventures (lead), Dental Innovation Alliance, Stokes Stevenson McMaster Health Ventures
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Founder mafia
2 people who came through Smiles went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Smiles do?
- Smiles.ai (also branded Dezy) provides dental care including clear/invisible aligners, implants, and crowns through a network of clinics, using specialist orthodontists and at-home scanning. It offers up-front pricing, EMI payment options, and free home dental scans to consumers seeking smile correction and dental treatment.
- Who founded Smiles?
- Smiles was founded by Jatin Kakrani, Hitesh Kakrani.
- Who are Smiles's investors?
- Smiles's investors include Alpha Wave Global, DIA, MBX Capital, Run Ventures.