JawBuddy

Overview

JawBuddy is a healthtech startup based in Leipzig that offers a digital self-therapy application for individuals suffering from bruxism, temporomandibular disorders (TMD), and general jaw pain [0, 3]. Founded in 2025, the company utilizes computer vision technology to analyze a user's jaw movement, subsequently generating a personalized daily exercise plan to alleviate tension in the head, neck, and jaw [2]. The platform, which is available on iOS and Android, aims to bridge the gap between clinical physical therapy and daily life, providing users with a 24/7 accessible alternative to reactive treatments like bite splints or painkillers [2, 3]. Beyond its consumer-facing application, JawBuddy is developing "JawBuddy Therapy," a clinical-grade medical device intended for distribution through health insurers [0, 2]. The company has raised $914,442 in pre-seed funding to support its development, receiving backing from the Business Angel Bonus of the Sächsische Aufbaubank, the European Union's Just Transition Fund, and the Free State of Saxony [1]. The team includes dentists, physiotherapists, and software engineers working to provide evidence-based, accessible relief for chronic jaw conditions [3].

Funding

Total disclosed: $914K across 1 round. Computed only from sourced rounds.

JawBuddy funding rounds

Date	Company	Amount	Stage	Lead	Other investors	Sector	Sources
Nov 4	JawBuddy	€818K	Pre-seed	HALBZEIT	Dr. Siegfried Marquardt +7	Healthtech	1

• Nov 4 · Pre-seed

  JawBuddy€818K

  Led by HALBZEIT · with Dr. Siegfried Marquardt, +7

  Healthtech1 source

Investors

• HALBZEIT
• Dr. Siegfried Marquardt
• Dr. Guido Sigron
• Mittelständische Beteiligungsgesellschaft Sachsen
• Christophe Barriolade
• Aldrich Huang
• Jens Kosche
• Marc Scheidegger
• Sächsische Aufbaubank

Timeline

1. Nov 4, 2026

   Pre-seed · €818K

2. 2025

   Founded