About BRIUS
BRIUS makes Brava, braces attached to the back of the teeth, where they are almost invisible from the front. Its patented Independent Mover system plans a separate path for each tooth and moves several teeth at the same time. Orthodontists offer it to teens and adults.
Founded in 2017, the company is based in the Dallas area. Lea Ellermeier has been CEO since January 2023. In May 2025, View Ventures led a $19.5 million first close of its Series B round.
Funding Rounds (SEC Form D)
| First sale | Filed with SEC | Amount sold | Investors | Avg. check | Terms | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 23, 2026 | $5,035,169of $15.5M target | 21 | $239K | EquityRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
| Apr 18, 2025 | May 2, 2025 | $19,454,947of $50.4M target | 29 | $670K | Equity, Options, Securities on exerciseRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | $1,700,000of $11.0M target | 23 | $73,913 | Equity, Options, Securities on exerciseRule 506(b) | Form D ↗ |
| Total, three offerings | $26,190,116 | |||||
First sale is the date the first investor in the offering committed to invest. Companies must file Form D within 15 days of that date, so filing dates run later.
Rounds announced by BRIUS
What the company said publicly about its funding. Announced amounts can differ from Form D figures: an announcement can combine several closings, and some money is raised without a Form D.
| Announced | Round | Amount | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Series B | $19.5M | View Ventures (lead), Sonder Capital, Invus, SUM Ventures, Tech Wildcatters | bravabraces.com ↗ |
Why Investors Backed BRIUS
Investors backed BRIUS for Brava, braces that sit behind the teeth and move each tooth on its own programmed path. This cuts treatment time and office visits while keeping the braces out of sight. Its chief executive, Lea Ellermeier, has built back-of-the-teeth braces companies before. View Ventures of Dallas led a $19.5 million first close of the Series B in May 2025.
The problem it targets
BRIUS sells Brava as an alternative to the two usual choices, traditional braces and clear aligners. Ellermeier calls it "a more efficient, comfortable, and aesthetic alternative" to both. Carter Meyer of View Ventures said its approach "addresses longstanding challenges in aesthetic orthodontic care."
What the product does
Brava is fixed to the back of the teeth, so it is almost invisible from the front. Its patented Independent Mover system moves several teeth at once, each on a planned path, and this has been shown to shorten treatment and cut office visits. BRIUS launched Brava for teens and adults in July 2022, made it more comfortable in October 2023 and released Brava Plus in February 2024.
Who backs it
View Ventures led the Series B's first close in May 2025, with Sonder Capital, Invus, SUM Ventures and Tech Wildcatters. Two investors sit on the board: Garrett Gilbertson, managing partner of SUM Ventures, and Kate Garrett, co-founder of Sonder Capital. Amir Abolfathi, a former research chief at Align Technology who later ran uLab Systems, is also a director.
We wrote this summary from public statements by BRIUS and its investors. It is not investment advice.
BRIUS in the News
Leadership Team
Executive officers and directors listed on BRIUS's Form D filed Jul 23, 2026.
Earlier filings also listed Gary Burbach (director, last listed May 2025), Carter Meyer (director, last listed May 2025), Karen Long (director, last listed Apr 2023) and Frederic Moll (director, last listed Apr 2023).
Sources
- SECBRIUS Technologies, Inc. filing history
- Company siteOur mission / team page on bravabraces.com
- Company press releaseBrava launch release, July 6, 2022 (what the product is, teens and adults)
- Company press releaseLea A. Ellermeier named Chief Executive Officer, January 2023
- CompanyBRIUS newsroom (Brava launch 2022, comfort update 2023, Brava Plus 2024, CEO appointment 2023)