Digital dentistry platform Toothfairy raises £7.3m led by LBO France with CRB Health
This article covers an oversubscribed £7.3m financing round on 18 September 2025 for Toothfairy, a UK digital dentistry platform founded by Dr Deepak Aulak. It raised £7.3m in the round led by LBO France with participation from CRB Health.
What does Toothfairy do?
Toothfairy is a digital dentistry platform and app that connects patients with licensed dentists. It provides on-demand access for remote advice, prescriptions, referrals and bookings with a dentist.
Why is Toothfairy useful?
Problem
Millions in the UK cannot get timely dental care, creating a national dental access crisis. Poor access drives DIY dentistry and delayed treatment, increasing pain and costly health problems.
NHS Dental Statistics 2022-23 show that the number of patients seen by NHS dentists has fallen in recent years, leaving millions without timely access to routine care.
The British Dental Association has warned that poor NHS access is pushing some patients to attempt DIY dentistry, leading to delays, pain and higher costs.
Solution
Toothfairy says it connects patients to licensed dentists via a health-regulated app for urgent care, prescriptions, and referrals. Its AI-powered platform gives remote assessments, oral health toolkits and earlier detection to prevent costly treatments.
How much did Toothfairy raise?
Toothfairy has raised £7.3m ($10m) in an oversubscribed funding round led by LBO France with participation from CRB Health, alongside existing backers. This makes it the 18th largest funding round in September 2025 (39 recorded). It stands 404th for 2025 (502 total) in the Startupmag database, as of 18 September 2025.
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Who invested in Toothfairy?
Key investors in Toothfairy's latest financing include the following.
- LBO France: A European investment firm with a focus on healthcare and therapeutic innovation.
- CRB Health: A specialist digital-health investor with expertise in dental and clinical services.
- Portfolio Ventures: An early-stage backer concentrating on healthtech and enterprise software. Its portfolio includes Bitfount and Valla.
- Slingshot: A UK early-stage investor that supports technology-driven startups across consumer and B2B sectors. Notable backings are Unravel and Spacegoods.
- ADA Ventures: A venture firm known for investing in early-stage health and technology companies in the UK.
- Haatch: An early-stage fund that backs founders in tech and marketplace businesses. Previous investments include Yottar and Meshed.
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Who founded Toothfairy?
Dr Deepak Aulak is the founder of Toothfairy.
In the funding announcement, Dr Deepak Aulak said:
Before Toothfairy, dental care was outdated and had multiple barriers to access. That’s why for years, we’ve been pioneering digital dentistry to bridge the gap for those who struggle to access or afford treatment – a gap that too often leads to life-changing chronic issues.
The company added it would welcome new partners as it scales and that the investment will help it expand into new verticals and continue its aim to make dentistry more accessible and affordable for all globally.
Where is Toothfairy based?
Toothfairy is based in London, UK.
What sector is Toothfairy in?
Toothfairy operates in the digital dentistry sector. The sector uses apps and online services to connect patients with dental care providers.
Key trends and challenges in dentistry:
Access crisis and DIY dentistry
Millions in the UK lack timely NHS dental care, prompting DIY at-home dentistry and delayed treatment.
Digital and AI adoption
Tele-dentistry and AI triage tools are expanding, with studies in the British Dental Journal showing faster diagnosis.
Workforce, cost and capacity pressures
Staff shortages and rising treatment costs limit capacity and lengthen waiting times. For example, long NHS waits push patients towards private or DIY alternatives.
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They've invested in Toothfairy
Get to know these healthtech investors
| Investor | Sector | Stage | Activity | Team | Connect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LBO France | 1 investment investment | more info | |||
 CRB Health | 1 investment investment | more info | |||
 Portfolio Ventures | 25 investments investments | 3 contacts contacts | |||
 Slingshot Ventures (Slingshot) | 4 investments investments | 3 contacts contacts | |||
 Ada Ventures | 38 investments investments | 2 contacts contacts | |||
 Haatch | 31 investments investments | 7 contacts contacts |
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