Ochy Raises $1.7M in Pre-Seed Round

Ochy, a Rennes, France-based AI-powered running gait platform, has raised $1.7 million in pre-seed funding.

The round was led by Redstone’s Social Impact Fund, with participation from Look AI Ventures, BPI France, Berkeley SkyDeck, and corporate investors, including Agile Physical Therapy.

The Redstone Social Impact Fund focuses on addressing critical societal challenges, including an aging population, outdated education, and economic inequality. The fund invests from Pre-Seed to Series A in tech-driven startups targeting areas like healthcare, education, and senior care.

The company will use the funding to fuel its next phase of growth, advancing its computer vision AI technology, expanding its global presence, and further developing its community-focused initiatives.

Founded in 2021 by Khaldon Evans, Perrine Chapot, and Victor Dequidt, Ochy is an AI-powered running gait platform designed to help runners enhance their performance and reduce injury risk. Using advanced AI and computer vision technology, Ochy provides real-time running form and gait analysis through a standard smartphone camera. Ochy is integrated with the Adidas adiClub program, partners with organizations like the French Athletics Federation, and serves users in 146 countries, including thousands of coaches and medical professionals.

Funding Details

Company: SAS Ochy

Amount Raised: $1.7M

Round: Pre-seed Round

Funding Date: February 2025

Lead Investor: Redstone’s Social Impact Fund

Additional Investors: Look AI Ventures, BPI France, Berkeley SkyDeck, Agile Physical Therapy, company founders

Company Website: https://www.ochy.io/

Software Category: Sports Performance Analysis