ASO INTERNATIONAL,INC. [9340.T]
TOKYO, Apr 23 (Pulse News Wire) – ASO International,inc. (9340.T) announced today that its board of directors approved a strategic partnership and investment in Preteeth AI, Inc.
D/b/a/Dentscape, a leading dental technology startup based in San Francisco, California. The investment involves a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) agreement aimed at supporting Dentscape's growth and enhancing ASO’s presence in digital dentistry solutions. Dentscape specializes in cloud-based AI-driven dental CAD software designed to streamline crown, bridge, inlay, and onlay design processes, significantly reducing the workload for dental technicians and clinicians. Additionally, the company offers tools such as Smile Simulators to facilitate patient consultations during orthodontic treatments. Founded in 2020, Dentscape collaborates with Harvard School of Dental Medicine to integrate AI education into clinical training programs, promoting efficient and precise dental care practices.
Through this collaboration, ASO aims to introduce Dentscape’s advanced AI services to the Japanese market, addressing the industry challenge of a shortage of dental technicians. The investment amount is estimated at $200,000 (approximately ¥32 million). The SAFE agreement allows for equity conversion at predetermined valuation rates upon future funding rounds, enabling startups to secure capital efficiently during early stages. The agreement was decided upon during a board meeting held, with the contract expected to be finalized on May 15, 2026. The transaction is anticipated to have no impact on ASO’s fiscal year ending June 2026.
Any further developments related to this partnership will be disclosed promptly.
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