AI Dental Startup Lassie Raises $35M from a16z at $250M Valuation
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Alex Konrad
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Summary
Lassie, a startup building AI-powered software for dental practices, has raised $35 million from a16z at a $250 million valuation. Founded by Frédéric Renken and Steijn Pelle, the company's AI agent helps dentists automate administrative tasks like scheduling, billing, and insurance claims, saving dozens of hours of busywork. The founders gained firsthand experience by working as dental practice administrators before building the product.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledHis favorite focus group: a bunch of dentists in an Invisalign study club.
Pelle's startup, Lassie, sells software to help small businesses run their operations.
And it all started with a cry for help from his own dentist in the Bay Area.
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