Byte is an American direct-to-consumer dental alignment company headquartered in Los Angeles, California. The company was established in 2017 by Scott Cohen and Blake Johnson.[1]

In 2020, Byte repurposed its 150 Juell3D printers to manufacture masks, face shields, and ventilator parts to support healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.[2][3][4]

Acquisition

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In January 2021, Dentsply Sirona, a manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, acquired Byte in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.04 billion.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ Crook, Jordan (2020-05-19). "Byte projects $100 million in 2020 revenue without increasing marketing spend". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  2. ^ Ingram, Jennika (2020-05-07). "Palisadian-Founded Company Gives Back During COVID-19 Pandemic". Palisadian Post. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  3. ^ "Byte Donates 3D Labs to Make Masks, Other Items for Healthcare Workers". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  4. ^ Today, Dentistry (2020-12-24). "Smiles for All Supports Dental Care for the Underserved During the Pandemic". Dentistry Today. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  5. ^ "This Teeth Aligner Startup Went from Zero to $1 Billion in Two Years". Bloomberg. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 2024-06-27.
  6. ^ Fine, Howard (2021-01-31). "Orthodontics Firm Byte Is Acquired for $1 Billion". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-06-27.