Align Technology - About the company
Align Technology is a public company based in Tempe (United States), founded in 1997 by Zia Chishti. It operates as a Developer of invisalign clear aligners and other dental products. Align Technology has raised $101M in funding from investors like ABS Ventures, The Carlyle Group and Oak Hill. The company has 175 active competitors, including 18 funded and 11 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Candid, SmileDirectClub and Invisalign.
Company Details
Developer of Invisalign clear aligners and other dental products. The products such as Invisalign clear aligners, iTero Intraoral scanners, and OrthoCAD digital services for dental professionals. Invisalign is the combination of virtual modeling software, manufacturing process, customization, and custom-made aligners.
- Website
- www.aligntech.com/
- Social
- Email ID
- *****@aligntech.com
- Phone Number
- +1 **********
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1997
Location
Tempe, United States
Stage
Public
Total Funding
$101M in 5 rounds
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
1st among 175 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Dec 31, 2025
Employee Count
13,478 as on Aug 31, 2026
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Align Technology
Align Technology is associated with 3 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
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Align Technology ApS CIN: 42284041 , Denmark, Active | Apr 06, 2021 | - | 31 (As on Apr 30, 2024) | |
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY INC CIN: 1097149 , United States, Active | Apr 02, 1997 | $1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2025) | - | - |
ALIGN TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED CIN: 4345895 , United Kingdom, Active | Dec 27, 2001 | £10M - £50M (As on Dec 31, 2020) | 157 (As on Dec 31, 2024) |
Align Technology's IPO details
Align Technology got listed on Feb 12, 2001.
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Align Technology's funding and investors
Align Technology has raised a total funding of $101M over 5 rounds. Its first funding round was on Jun 21, 2000. Align Technology has 11 institutional investors.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Align Technology:
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Filter this listDate of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Feb 28, 2018 | 2849324 | Post IPO | 5480828 | 9904032 | 5241546 | 7348197 |
Feb 19, 2018 | 1485090 | Post IPO | 7276348 | 2099192 | 4608860 | |
Aug 28, 2009 | 6675041 | Post IPO | 8974312 | 3076404 | 5684673 | 7862655 |
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Align Technology's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Align Technology is Zia Chishti. Joe Hogan is the CEO of Align Technology.
Here are the details of Align Technology's key team members:
- Zia Chishti: Former Co-Founder & CEO of Align Technology. Contact Info: 1 email address
- Joe Hogan: CEO of Align Technology.
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Align Technology's employee count trend
Align Technology has 13,478 employees as of Aug 26. Here is Align Technology's employee count trend over the years:
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Align Technology's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Align Technology include Candid, SmileDirectClub and Invisalign. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Align Technology, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Align Technology 1997, Tempe (United States), Public | Developer of invisalign clear aligners and other dental products | $101M | 72/100 | |
2nd |  Candid 2017, New York City (United States), Series B | Developer of dental aligners | $148M | 57/100 | |
3rd | SmileDirectClub 2014, Nashville (United States), Deadpooled | Developer of customized dental aligners | $440M | 55/100 | |
4th |  Invisalign 2006, India, Public | Developer of transparent dental braces | - | 54/100 | |
5th |  Angelalign 2003, Yangpu (China), Public | Developer of invisible orthodontic products for oral treatment | - | 53/100 | |
6th |  InBrace 2014, Irvine (United States), Series D | Provider of behind-the-teeth, teeth straightening | $173M | 49/100 | |
7th | Provider of invisible aligner treatments for individuals to improve the smile | $32.9M | 48/100 | ||
8th | Provider of invisible dental correction solutions through clear aligners | - | - | 47/100 | |
9th |  KLAR Aligner 2020, Yogyakarta (Indonesia), Seed | Developer of aligners for orthodontic treatment | $6.1M | 45/100 | |
10th | Provider of at-home teeth straightening aligners. The company offers a system of aligners for correcting tooth malocclusion in patients with permanent dentition. Treatment plans are reviewed and prescribed by dentists, with ongoing monitoring by a clinical team. A high-frequency vibration device is included to potentially lessen discomfort and accelerate treatment. The aligners are designed for at-home use and require adherence to specific instructions for optimal results. Patients are advised to maintain regular dental checkups and proper oral hygiene during treatment. | - | - | 43/100 |
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Align Technology's Investments and acquisitions
Align Technology has made 2 investments in companies including SmileDirectClub and SmileDirectClub. Align Technology has also acquired 4 companies including Cubicure and Exocad.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:Filter this list
Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Sep 06, 2023 | Acquisition | 2015 | Vienna (Austria) | |
Mar 04, 2020 | Acquisition | 2010 | Darmstadt (Germany) | |
Jul 2017 | Investments | 2014 | Nashville (United States) |
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News related to Align Technology
Filter this listMedia has covered Align Technology for a total of 66 events in the last 1 year, 45 of them have been about company updates and 3 about people movement.
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Align Technology Prevails in China Patent Infringement Action Against AngelalignKorea Newswire•Aug 12, 2026•Align Technology
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Align Technology Expanding its Global OperationsMedical Product Outsourcing•Aug 07, 2026•Align Technology
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Resona Asset Management Co. Ltd. Cuts Stock Position in Align Technology, Inc. $ALGNThelincolnianonline•Jul 09, 2026•Align Technology, Resona Asset Management, Qualcomm
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Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Invests $583,000 in Align Technology, Inc. $ALGNStock Observer•Jul 08, 2026•Align Technology
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Align Technology, Inc. $ALGN Position Increased by Swedbank ABWatch List News•Jul 08, 2026•Align Technology, Swedbank
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Hsbc Holdings PLC Lowers Holdings in Align Technology, Inc. $ALGNTranscript Daily•Jul 08, 2026•HSBC, Align Technology, Rockefeller Capital Management
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Align Technology, Inc. $ALGN Shares Purchased by Janney Montgomery Scott LLCbaseballnewssource.com•Jul 07, 2026•Janney, Align Technology
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Fideuram Intesa Sanpaolo Private Banking S.P.A. Buys Shares of 6,701 Align Technology, Inc. $ALGNAmerican Banking News•Jul 05, 2026•Fideuram, Align Technology
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