South African e-health startup Mia Healthcare Technologies has raised ZAR15 million (US$920,000) in funding to help it expand access to affordable dental care.
Founded in 2021 by Dr. Zane Stennings and Dr. Karishma Soni, Mia Healthcare addresses issues around cost, location, and access to dental facilities through an expanding network of mobile and fixed dental practices, offering high-quality, locally-produced clear aligners at a more accessible price point.
The startup has now secured ZAR15 million (US$920,000) in funding from the Vumela Fund to accelerate its mission of improving access to affordable dental and orthodontic care across Southern Africa.
The Vumela Fund investment is expected to unlock the next phase of growth, enabling the company to deepen its national footprint, expand its manufacturing capabilities, and continue improving access to affordable, high-quality dental care.
“This funding not only reflects confidence in Mia and enables our next phase of growth but also underscores that the dental market is one worth watching, with significant potential for innovation, scale, and impact. In an environment where growth capital is not easy to secure, we are deeply grateful for Edge’s belief in our vision and for the trust they have placed in us,” said Stenning.
“For Mia, this investment is a strong validation of the mission we are pursuing alongside our partnered dentists: bringing high-quality, accessible dental products and care models to market that improve patient outcomes while creating meaningful growth opportunities for practitioners. We are delighted to be partnering with Edge as we continue building a platform that can help transform dental care in South Africa and beyond.”
Sally Kitley, associate principal at Edge Growth, said Mia Healthcare was an exciting business with a relevant and novel service offering.
“They have an impressive management team with deep industry knowledge and an innovative approach to dentistry that is supported by a stable and robust market,” she said. “The team showed exceptional dedication and were professional to work with, showing resilience and rigour throughout the investment process. We are confident that they will lead a successful business and we are excited about the growth that our funding unlocks.”
