KLOWEN Braces is a technology company.
KLOWEN Braces has raised $11.0M across 1 funding round.
KLOWEN Braces has raised $11.0M in total across 1 funding round.
KLOwen Orthodontics is a custom digital technology company that provides a full custom digital orthodontic solution, including Stride Custom Braces, a portfolio of metal, clear, and self-ligating brackets with tailored prescriptions for each tooth.[1][2][4] It serves orthodontists and their patients by solving inefficiencies in traditional braces—such as 27 months and 19 visits—delivering faster treatments (20-40% less time), fewer appointments (average 7.1 fewer per patient), doubled practice capacity and profits without added staff, and improved outcomes via cloud-based software, 3D-printed trays, and practice support.[1][2][3][4][5] The company has shown strong growth momentum, raising a $10.5M Series A in 2022 and up to $25.5M Series B recently, backed by investors like InLight Capital, Jazz Venture Partners, and others, while expanding its product line including a 2024 custom metal self-ligating solution.[1][2][4]
Founded in 2019 by Dr. Brandon Owen, DDS, MS, an orthodontist with over 15 years of practice experience, KLOwen Orthodontics emerged from Owen's mission to fix the one-size-fits-all flaws of traditional braces, which demand years of adjustments and limit practice growth.[1][2][3][4] Named after his son, Keller Logan, the company stemmed from Owen's inventions; he earned the first AAO Ortho Innovator Award in 2019 for the KLOwen Custom Digital System and holds multiple orthodontic patents.[2] Early traction came from helping orthodontists double capacity and profits; pioneers like Dr. Patrick Brady adopted it for better results, reduced visits, and higher revenue per visit ($418 vs. $279).[3] By 2022, it premiered 3D-printed clear brackets, and Ryan Elmore now serves as CEO.[1][4]
KLOwen rides the wave of digital orthodontics and 3D printing in healthcare, shifting from analog, reactive braces to predictive, customized fixed appliances amid demands for efficiency in a stressed medical sector.[1][2][3][4][5] Timing aligns with post-pandemic practice pressures—fewer visits, remote management needs—and rising custom medtech adoption, fueled by investor interest (e.g., Series B for expansion).[4] Market forces like orthodontist shortages, patient desire for faster/smarter smiles, and profitability squeezes favor it; KLOwen influences the ecosystem by enabling scaled practices (e.g., 50% smarter growth for users like Dr. Kristen Knecht), setting standards for hybrid digital-analog workflows, and pioneering inclusivity in a field dominated by off-the-shelf solutions.[3][5]
KLOwen is primed to dominate custom orthodontics with its Series B fueling commercial scaling, broader market reach, and tech advancements like self-ligating expansions.[4] Trends in AI-driven personalization, 3D manufacturing scalability, and value-based care will accelerate its trajectory, potentially capturing more share from competitors like LightForce as practices modernize.[2] Its influence may evolve by standardizing efficient, profitable orthodontics nationwide, transforming patient experiences while sustaining growth—echoing Dr. Owen's original vision of ditching braces' "years-long chaos" for custom control that reshapes practices and smiles.[1][5]
KLOWEN Braces has raised $11.0M in total across 1 funding round.
KLOWEN Braces's investors include Jazz Venture Partners.
KLOWEN Braces has raised $11.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Series A in May 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2022 | $11.0M Series A | Jazz Venture Partners |