DIA
Venture capitalActively deployingCary · Pre-Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked
Also known as DENTAL INNOVATION ALLIANCE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LP
Investment thesis
DIA invests in the most promising early-stage dental technology companies, including SaaS platforms, devices, and therapeutics, aiming to accelerate dental and health innovation. Leveraging leadership backgrounds in some of the largest and most reputed Dental Support Organizations, the firm offers portfolio companies capital alongside strategic support, counsel, and direct access to a network representing more than 10,000 dental offices in the United States. DIA sources from an active pipeline that adds over 30 companies monthly via referrals from investors, dentists, startups, industry leaders, and other funds. The goal is to bring innovations to market faster and improve clinical outcomes, treatment efficiency, practice profitability, and margins.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 8 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 7 of 20 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×7AI & Machine Learning ×3Medical Devices ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1Robotics ×1SaaS ×1
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 20 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathHealthtechFort Washington, US
Gary D. Giegerich(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Moeller(Director)
HealthtechBoston, US
Roberto Tepichin III(Executive Officer, Director)Shervin Molayem(Director)Kentucky Morrow(Director)Cheyenne Ellis Welker(Director)Clay Corman(Director)Paul Sims(Director)
Developer of the first hygienist-focused dental laser system
HealthtechWorcester, US
Charles Dresser(Executive Officer, Director)Nathan Monty(Executive Officer, Director)
AI-powered patient financing platform transforming access to dental care
Pearl develops AI diagnostic support software for dental providers that analyzes x-rays and imaging to improve diagnosis accuracy, patient communication, and clinic operations.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Ophir Tanz(Founder and CEO)Ben Plomion(Chief Operating Officer)Gad Sakin(Chief Technology Officer)
LightForce develops generative braces using artificial intelligence and 3D printing technology to create individualized orthodontic appliances tailored to each patient.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US
PartnerKentucky Morrow· led
Perceptive applies AI and robotics technology to dental practice, helping dentists increase patient capacity.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsBoston, US
Chris Ciriello(Founder)inScott Phillips(Founder)inPhil Getto(CTO)Alex Furleigh(Chief of Staff)
Uptime Health provides operational tools and preventive maintenance plans to healthcare practices to reduce downtime and ensure regulatory compliance.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSBoston, US
John Huysmans(Director)William Olsen(Executive Officer, Director)Jinesh Patel(Executive Officer, Director)in
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does DIA invest at?
- DIA invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does DIA focus on?
- DIA focuses on Digital Health, Fintech, Healthtech, Medical Devices, SaaS.
- Where is DIA located?
- DIA is headquartered in Cary, US.
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