Connected electric toothbrush maker Kolibree to ramp up growth in North America

NEW YORK — French company Kolibree, makers of a connected electric toothbrush, has secured a round of financing to further its momentum in North America.



Kolibree closed a Series A round of financing at the end of April with venture capital and industrial groups SEB Alliance, Innovacom, Cap Horn Invest and the Dental Investment Group for Health.

 

“Following a successful launch showcasing Kolibree’s innovative disruptive technology at CES (Consumer Electronics Show 2015), Innovacom is excited about our investment in Kolibree to keep the momentum going in North America,” stated Innovacom partner Vincent Deltrieu.



As a result of this new funding, Kolibree is building relationships with growing numbers of dental professionals and consumers across the United States.



“Kolibree’s mission is to reduce the occurrence of oral disease by deploying the latest technology for prevention,” stated Kolibree CEO Thomas Serval.



Kolibree’s interactive approach turns a child’s toothbrushing time from an argument into a game. Connected via Bluetooth to either an IOS or Android device, Kolibree’s Go Pirate (for children) and Coach (for adults) — included in the free Kolibree app — motivate and train users to properly brush their teeth. Kolibree’s 3D motion sensors transmit real-time feedback on the length of time, areas brushed, and how hard the user brushes. Data is stored so parents can easily monitor the whole family’s progress toward developing proper oral care.



Dental practitioners have been a key part of the team during ongoing Kolibree development, making sure the goal of improving oral hygiene is met, the company stated.