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Hamish Khayat partnered with Brittany Stewart to build a [[direct-to-consumer]]<ref name="tech">{{cite news |title=Don't Brush Off Mouth Tech As a Passing Fad |url=https://www.wired.com/story/mouth-tech/ |accessdate=12 August 2020 |work=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |date=24 January 2020 |language=en-us}}</ref> company with a subscription-based business model.<ref name="d7" /> The company initially offered electric toothbrushes and later expanded to tooth whitening strips, toothpaste and dental floss.<ref name="nser">{{cite news |title=BURST Oral Care launches first black expanding floss with refillable dispenser |url=https://am.dental-tribune.com/news/burst-oral-care-launches-first-black-expanding-floss-with-refillable-dispenser/ |accessdate=12 August 2020 |work=Dental Tribune}}</ref> |
Hamish Khayat partnered with Brittany Stewart to build a [[direct-to-consumer]]<ref name="tech">{{cite news |title=Don't Brush Off Mouth Tech As a Passing Fad |url=https://www.wired.com/story/mouth-tech/ |accessdate=12 August 2020 |work=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |date=24 January 2020 |language=en-us}}</ref> company with a subscription-based business model.<ref name="d7" /> The company initially offered electric toothbrushes and later expanded to tooth whitening strips, toothpaste and dental floss.<ref name="nser">{{cite news |title=BURST Oral Care launches first black expanding floss with refillable dispenser |url=https://am.dental-tribune.com/news/burst-oral-care-launches-first-black-expanding-floss-with-refillable-dispenser/ |accessdate=12 August 2020 |work=Dental Tribune}}</ref> |
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Burst works with dental professionals to develop oral care products.<ref name="round">{{cite news |last1=Chen |first1=Chun |title=Burst Oral Care gets more funding in round led by Goldman Sachs |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2020/05/06/burst-oral-care-gets-20-million-in-funding-round.html |accessdate=12 August 2020 |work=www.bizjournals.com |agency=[[American City Business Journals]] |date=6 May 2020}}</ref> As of January 2020, the company |
Burst works with dental professionals to develop oral care products.<ref name="round">{{cite news |last1=Chen |first1=Chun |title=Burst Oral Care gets more funding in round led by Goldman Sachs |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/losangeles/news/2020/05/06/burst-oral-care-gets-20-million-in-funding-round.html |accessdate=12 August 2020 |work=www.bizjournals.com |agency=[[American City Business Journals]] |date=6 May 2020}}</ref> As of January 2020, the company recruited roughly 25,000 dentists and dental hygienists in the United States to champion their merchandise in the United States in exchange for compensation.<ref name="tech" /><ref name="story">{{cite news |last1=Blair |first1=Jennifer |title=Do you really need that expensive toothbrush? |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/consumer-reviews/sns-bestreviews-self-care-do-you-need-an-expensive-toothbrush-20200125-jaoynzakcje3dfyybxjahdp46a-story.html |accessdate=12 August 2020 |work=chicagotribune.com |agency=[[Chicago Tribune]]}}</ref> The subscription model allows users to purchase products online, or through a dental professional, and gives them a refill every three months.<ref name="d7" /><ref name="index">{{cite news |last1=Mahtani |first1=By Nikhita |title=Best electric toothbrush subscription |url=https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/31/cnn-underscored/best-electric-toothbrush-subscription/index.html |accessdate=12 August 2020 |work=CNN Underscored |agency=[[CNN]] |date=6 August 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="story" /> |
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In May 2020, Burst Oral Care raised a Series C funding round, led by GS Growth, [[Goldman Sachs]]' growth equity platform, to support their ongoing growth and extension of their product line. The investment follows a total of $20 million of funding from Volition Capital and a small group of angel investors.<ref name="round" /> |
In May 2020, Burst Oral Care raised a Series C funding round, led by GS Growth, [[Goldman Sachs]]' growth equity platform, to support their ongoing growth and extension of their product line. The investment follows a total of $20 million of funding from Volition Capital and a small group of angel investors.<ref name="round" /> |
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Oral hygiene |
Founded | 2017 |
Founder | Hamish Khayat[1] and Brittany Stewart |
Headquarters | California |
Burst Oral Care is an American e-commerce company which makes oral hygiene products, including toothpastes, electric toothbrushes, dental floss, and tooth whitening strips.[2] The company was co-founded in 2017 by Hamish Khayat and Brittany Stewart in California.
History
Hamish Khayat partnered with Brittany Stewart to build a direct-to-consumer[3] company with a subscription-based business model.[2] The company initially offered electric toothbrushes and later expanded to tooth whitening strips, toothpaste and dental floss.[4]
Burst works with dental professionals to develop oral care products.[5] As of January 2020, the company recruited roughly 25,000 dentists and dental hygienists in the United States to champion their merchandise in the United States in exchange for compensation.[3][6] The subscription model allows users to purchase products online, or through a dental professional, and gives them a refill every three months.[2][7][6]
In May 2020, Burst Oral Care raised a Series C funding round, led by GS Growth, Goldman Sachs' growth equity platform, to support their ongoing growth and extension of their product line. The investment follows a total of $20 million of funding from Volition Capital and a small group of angel investors.[5]
Awards
- 2018 London Design Awards - Gold Winner[8]
- 2018 Stevie Awards - Startup of the Year, Consumer Product[9]
See also
References
- ^ Akim, Tanya (September 29, 2020). "Now You Need Probiotics For Your Teeth — Here's Why". Forbes.
- ^ a b c Sandler, Emma. "Burst Brings An Innovative Model To Subscription Toothbrushes". Forbes. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ a b "Don't Brush Off Mouth Tech As a Passing Fad". Wired. 24 January 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ "BURST Oral Care launches first black expanding floss with refillable dispenser". Dental Tribune. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ a b Chen, Chun (6 May 2020). "Burst Oral Care gets more funding in round led by Goldman Sachs". www.bizjournals.com. American City Business Journals. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ a b Blair, Jennifer. "Do you really need that expensive toothbrush?". chicagotribune.com. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ Mahtani, By Nikhita (6 August 2020). "Best electric toothbrush subscription". CNN Underscored. CNN. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ "2018 London Design Awards". DRIVENxDESIGN. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- ^ "Company Awards Stevie Awards". stevieawards.com. The American Business Awards.