Ochy, a French AI-powered running gait platform, has raised a €1.7 million pre-seed investment round. It was led by Redstone’s Social Impact Fund, with participation from Czech Look AI Ventures, BPI France, Berkeley SkyDeck, Agile Physical Therapy, and more. Look AI Ventures shared the details with AIN.
About Ochy
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Ochy is a Rennes-based company, which was founded in 2021 by Khaldon Evans, physical therapist Perrine Chapot and technical engineer Victor Dequidt.
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Ochy has developed proprietary computer vision AI to analyze running gait in real time using a smartphone camera, no wearables or motion capture required.
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By recording a 10 second running video, Ochy tracks key biomechanical metrics such as stride length and joint angles, delivering a personalized analysis that highlights an individual's strengths and areas for improvement. The platform then generates a tailored exercise plan designed to enhance running efficiency, reduce injury risk, and optimize overall performance.
“With our innovative AI solution, a partnership with an iconic global brand like adidas, and the support of forward-thinking investors, we are laying a foundation to help runners achieve their goals and reduce injuries by equipping them—as well as coaches, physios, and running stores—with AI running form analysis technology,” says Khaldon Evans, Co-founder and CEO of Ochy.
Investment details
The round was led by Redstone’s Social Impact Fund, with participation from Look AI Ventures, BPI France, Berkeley SkyDeck, and strategic corporate investors including Agile Physical Therapy.
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Redstone’s Social Impact Fund is a European venture capital fund investing in pre-seed to Series A startups with tickets ranging from €500,000 to €1.5 million.
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Look AI Ventures is a Czech investment fund focusing on pre-seed and seed startups, which address major markets with core AI-driven solutions. The fund’s mission is to nurture the AI ecosystem with its portfolio including Electric Sheep and Secjur.
In addition to the investment, Ochy has also been integrated within the adiClub program, the adidas loyalty program, under the partner offers section.
The fresh funds will drive Ochy’s next phase of growth, allowing the company to enhance its computer vision AI technology, expand its global reach, and strengthen its community-driven initiatives.
