Candid

Candid

Offers clear aligner treatments via dentists

About Candid

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

Industries

Healthcare

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$304.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

Overview

Candid provides clear aligner treatments for teeth alignment through a network of dental professionals. Their main product, CandidPro, is designed for individuals looking for a convenient and effective way to straighten their teeth. Customers use the Doctor Locator tool to find a CandidPro doctor who supplies them with aligners and monitoring materials. Throughout the treatment, customers send scans of their teeth every 14 days to ensure progress. Candid has partnered with Philips Sonicare to offer additional whitening treatments, enhancing their service offerings. Unlike many competitors, Candid emphasizes collaboration with dental professionals and a focus on customer convenience and care. The company's goal is to make high-quality orthodontic treatment accessible and straightforward for everyone.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Candid raised $63 million, boosting its financial capacity for growth and innovation.
  • The Smile Concierge service connects patients with providers, enhancing customer acquisition.
  • AI integration in dental imaging could improve aligner fitting and treatment planning.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SmileDirectClub could impact Candid's market share.
  • Potential backlash from dental professionals may affect Candid's partnerships.
  • Economic downturns could reduce consumer spending on orthodontic treatments.

What makes Candid unique

  • CandidPro offers a unique collaboration model with dental professionals for aligner treatments.
  • The partnership with Philips Sonicare enhances Candid's product portfolio and customer appeal.
  • CandidMonitoring allows for remote treatment monitoring, aligning with the teledentistry trend.

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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

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Candid

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

0%
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.

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