Arizona-based healthcare startup Toothio, which connects dental offices with on-demand, high-quality dental professionals seeking flexible work schedules, has secured $5 million in funding. The investments will support its expansion into major US cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Jose.
- Founded in 2021 by Ian Prendergast, Devon Cox, and Troy Amelotte, Toothio develops a cutting-edge platform that connects dental offices with on-demand dental professionals, including dental assistants, hygienists, and receptionists.
- Toothio offers dental offices a flexible solution for quickly filling shifts with qualified professionals while allowing dental workers to choose shifts that match their schedules. Additionally, the startup provides streamlined booking, instant payments, and real-time shift updates.
- The startup operates in cities like Phoenix, Dallas, Austin, and Chicago, handling administrative tasks such as tax, insurance, and payments. It uses a matching algorithm and a vetted professional pool to ensure reliable staffing with no hidden fees.
Details of the deal
- The funding round was led by nvp capital and Craft Ventures.
- Rho Capital, Marketplace Capital, Roosh Ventures, Burst Capital, Revere Partners, Karman Ventures, Az Crown, and Connexa Capital also participated
“We’re excited to support Toothio as they address these challenges in the dental sector, connecting practices with qualified dental hygienists, assistants, and receptionists seamlessly,” Principal at Roosh Ventures, Andrew Tymovskyi, stated.
- With the capital raised, the startup plans to scale its staffing platform, expand into new markets, including major cities like Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Jose, and enhance its technology to help address the US dental workforce shortage.
