Candid

Candid

Facilitates dentist-delivered clear aligner therapy

Overview

Candid provides clear aligner treatments and whitening services through a network of dental professionals. Patients use the CandidPro system to receive custom aligners and must submit digital scans of their teeth every 14 days so their doctor can monitor progress remotely. Unlike direct-to-consumer brands that bypass the dentist, Candid integrates professional clinical oversight with remote technology to ensure safety and accuracy. The company's goal is to provide a convenient, high-quality orthodontic experience by combining expert dental care with modern monitoring tools.

About Candid

Simplify's Rating
Why Candid is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$304.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

Get referred to Candid

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CandidPro announced important provider updates on April 15, 2026, showing active product iteration.
  • The January 2026 New Orleans sales meeting promised ambitious goals and new product launches.
  • Candid's 2026 focus on dental teams strengthens retention by embedding into provider workflows.

What critics are saying

  • SmileDirectClub's collapse proved consumer aligner demand evaporates when trust and cash burn break.
  • Candid's 2026 newsroom emphasizes launches, not profits, signaling ongoing execution pressure.
  • Any reimbursement or dentist-channel defections would choke CandidPro's only remaining distribution model.

What makes Candid unique

  • CandidPro sells dentist-led aligners, not DTC, after 2022 studio shutdown.
  • Carbon partnership since 2021 anchors low-cost 3D-printed aligner production.
  • Vivos collaboration in 2021 expands CandidPro into sleep-apnea adjacent dental workflows.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Funding

Total Funding

$304.4M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

6 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$77M
$70M
Twilio
$80M
Handshake
$100M
Affirm
$160M
Candid

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
PR Newswire
Mar 24th, 2025
Smile Concierge Delivers New Patients To Candidpro Providers

COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Clear aligner company CandidPro announced a complimentary new service for its providers to help connect them with prospective patients. The service, called Smile Concierge, helps patients seeking CandidPro's state-of-the-art clear aligner therapy connect with a provider in their area. CandidPro will initially offer Smile Concierge as a pilot program for select providers, with a full rollout planned for later in the year

Forbes
May 26th, 2022
Something To Smile About: Candid Raises $63 Million To Be The Warby Parker Of Braces

Candid, a B2C orthodontics company, just closed a $63 million round with repeat investors Greycroft, Bessemer and e.ventures and first-time investors like RiverPark Funds, Blisce and Mousse Partners. This round brings the two-year-old company’s total funding to nearly $90 million.

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

Candid is Hiring for 15 Jobs on Simplify!

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

Don't see your dream role? Check out thousands of other roles on Simplify. Browse all jobs →