India, Aug. 16 -- makeO, the parent of dental tech startup toothsi and skincare brand skinnsi, has acquired Andhra Pradesh-based dental clinic chain Apple Dental.

"This strategic acquisition marks the first step in our offline expansion strategy as we scale makeO into India's most trusted dental and derma tech brand. With Apple Dental now part of the makeO family, we're deepening our presence in tier II & III cities and bringing tech-enabled care closer to millions," the startup said in a post on LinkedIn.

It didn't disclose the financial details of the acquisition in the post. However, according to its regulatory filings on the MCA, makeO acquired 100% stake in Apple Dental for INR 10.9 Cr in a cash-and-stock deal.

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