SINGAPORE – 11th February – Zenyum and MakeO Toothsi, Asia’s and India’s leading consumer dental companies, today announced that they are planning a strategic merger, which both companies expect to complete by the end of February pending customary approvals. This landmark union will create Asia’s leading consumer dental company, poised to revolutionize access to high-quality, affordable dental care across the region.
The combined entity will leverage economies of scale, technology, and support to locally licensed dentists and consumers across nine countries spanning across Asia from the Middle East to Japan. The group’s services include orthodontic solutions such as clear aligners, digital dental solutions, and a wide range of award-winning oral care products, all accessible through a seamless digital and physical customer experience.
“This merger marks a pivotal moment in the Asian dental industry,” said Julian Artopé, CEO of Zenyum. “By combining our strengths, we are creating a regional powerhouse that will redefine how millions of consumers access and experience dental care. Our shared vision of making Asia & India Smile More aligns perfectly. We are excited to further improve Zenyum’s products through MakeO’s patented product and domain expertise, which will allow us to treat the entire spectrum of malocclusions.”
Dr. Arpi Mehta, CEO of MakeO, added, “We are thrilled to join forces with Zenyum. This partnership will enable us to accelerate our mission of bringing advanced dental solutions to every household in India, the Middle East, and beyond. With our combined technological capabilities, fast-growing clinic network, and international market reach, we are well-positioned to drive significant innovation and deliver unparalleled value to our customers.”
Key Benefits of the Merger:
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- Expanded Reach: The combined entity will serve a broader geographical footprint, serving customers across India, Taiwan, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Saudi-Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.
- Enhanced Product Offering & Expertise: Customers will benefit from a more comprehensive range of dental and dermatological solutions through MakeO’s patented and US FDA-certified product offering, from clear aligners that can resolve the majority of complex malocclusions to a wider array of oral care products and services. Toothsi’s strong domain expertise, led by the four founding Orthodontists, will further add significant support to Zenyum’s clinical network.
- Technological Innovation: Both companies bring strong technological capabilities, which will be leveraged to develop and deploy cutting-edge dental solutions and improve supply-chain efficiency at scale.
- Economies of Scale: Zenyum and MakeO combined have one of the strongest demand engines for dental products across Asia and will benefit from additional margin and infrastructure improvement as part of the merger.
- Deepening Clinical Partnerships, including M&A: The Group is further enhancing its value proposition for local clinic partners through a broadening of its commercial and clinical offering, and is actively exploring further M&A opportunities.
- Market Leadership: The combined entity is set to become the undisputed leader in the consumer dental sector across Asia.
About Zenyum:
Zenyum is on a mission to help Asia Smile More and believes everyone deserves an affordable, confident smile. Founded in 2018, the Singaporean start-up is providing 3D-printed Clear Aligners, award-winning electric toothbrushes, as well as a range of oral care products, produced under the highest quality standards.
Zenyum matches professional dentists with cutting-edge technology and offers their customers cosmetic dental treatment to effectively straighten and maintain their teeth at an unbeatable cost. With hundreds of thousands of consumers using their products every day, Zenyum is available across Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.
About MakeO Toothsi:
Toothsi is India’s leading US FDA-certified invisible aligner brand, redefining orthodontic care through advanced technology and clinical expertise. Backed by a network of 100+ dentists and orthodontists, Toothsi offers doctor-led, customized invisible aligner treatments designed to straighten teeth faster, more discreetly, and at prices comparable to traditional braces.
With convenient at-home dental scans and a growing network of 60+ clinical centers across the country, Toothsi makes expert orthodontic care accessible, flexible, and seamlessly integrated into modern lifestyles. Toothsi combines medical innovation with a consumer-first approach to help people smile with confidence – without compromising on comfort, aesthetics, or outcomes. To date, Toothsi has designed over 300,000+ smiles.
