Summary:
Capim raises $26.7 million in Series A funding to enhance dental services in Brazil
Offers a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution with up to 36 installments
Plans to introduce a POS terminal to reduce merchant discount rates for clinics
Aims to develop AI-powered tools to streamline clinical operations
Serves over 60,000 Brazilians and expects to exceed 10,000 clinics by year-end
Capim's Innovative Approach to Dental Care
Capim, a groundbreaking startup from Brazil, is revolutionizing the dental sector by offering a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution for dental services. Recently, the company raised $26.7 million in Series A funding, as reported exclusively by TechCrunch.
Founded in July 2021 by Marcelo Lutz and Roberto Biselli, Capim is based in São Paulo and operates as a vertical SaaS company that helps dentists digitize and manage their clinics while boosting revenue. The platform allows patients to book appointments digitally and offers a more affordable BNPL option compared to traditional credit card payments.
Flexible Payment Options: Unlike standard practices in Brazil, which typically limit payments to 6 or 12 installments, Capim provides flexible plans allowing up to 36 installments with interest rates 50% lower than traditional banks.
Future Plans with New Funding
With the new capital, Capim aims to enhance its financial offerings, including a point-of-sale (POS) terminal that will lower merchant discount rates for clinics while integrating with its SaaS financial management tools. The terminal will facilitate payments via credit cards, debit cards, and PIX, Brazil's real-time payment system.
The funding will also support the development of AI-powered tools to improve clinical operations and accelerate their go-to-market strategy to broaden their network of clinics and patients.
Growth and Impact
Since its inception, Capim has assisted over 60,000 Brazilians in accessing dental care. While the company has not disclosed specific revenue figures, Lutz mentioned that they tripled their revenue in 2024 and expanded their client base to over 6,000 dental clinics, with expectations to surpass 10,000 by year-end. Although not yet profitable, they reached a break-even point at the end of the previous year.
Capim generates revenue through SaaS subscriptions for clinic management tools and financial products that enhance patient accessibility and clinic revenue.
Currently, the startup employs 130 people, up from 115 last year.
Investors, including Valor Capital and QED Investors, are optimistic about Capim's potential, noting the startup's effective solutions in addressing challenges faced by dental professionals.
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