Impress, a Barcelona-based orthodontic chain known for its invisible aligners, has secured more than €110 million in a funding round led by major investors, including Trinity Capital Inc., CareCapital, LBO France, and TA Ventures. This new investment will fuel the company’s expansion plans, solidifying its position as Europe’s largest orthodontic chain and a leading health tech player by revenue.
The funds come after Impress’s recent acquisition of DrSmile from the Straumann Group. With additional liquidity, Impress aims to accelerate its growth across Europe by opening new clinics and exploring new market opportunities. The company’s goal is to make high-quality orthodontic care more accessible to a wider patient base.
Dr. Khaled Kasem, Chief Orthodontic Officer and co-founder of Impress, said, “This financing strengthens our position as Europe’s No. 1 orthodontic chain, with a primary focus on digitalisation. Our business model, which combines clinical excellence and proprietary R&D, has proven resilient and scalable. This investment will help us expand our leadership and push forward our vision for patient-centred, innovative orthodontic care.”
Impress’s approach to orthodontics stands out in the direct-to-consumer (D2C) aligner market by integrating proprietary software with thorough clinical oversight. This model emphasizes medically supervised treatments, which has proven to be more sustainable and effective, especially compared to challenges faced by U.S.-based aligner companies.
“We are focused on delivering long-term success by ensuring that all treatments are medically supervised and effective.
This latest funding will allow us to reach more patients across Europe and help them achieve healthy, beautiful smiles,” Dr. Kasem added.
The acquisition of DrSmile has significantly expanded Impress’s footprint in key European markets, including Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Sweden. With the new investment, Impress plans to open more than 20 flagship clinics by 2025, further strengthening its ability to provide top-tier orthodontic care across the continent.
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