Ochy, a transformative AI-based running gait platform that is redefining how athletes enhance performance and prevent injuries, announced a $1.7 million pre-seed fundraising round. The funding 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.
The funding will drive Ochy’s next phase of growth, enabling the company to enhance its computer vision AI technology, expand its global reach, and strengthen its community-driven initiatives. And this milestone is also strengthened by Ochy’s integration within the adiClub program (the adidas loyalty program), bringing the French startup closer to its mission of empowering runners and fitness enthusiasts worldwide to achieve their goals and reduce injuries.
Ochy was integrated within the adiClub program, the adidas loyalty program, under the partner offers section. adiClub members can now redeem their points to access Ochy for free, allowing them to utilize advanced biomechanics analysis and tailored insights designed to enhance their running performance and reduce injury risk.
Ochy makes biomechanical analysis accessible to all runners through a standard smartphone camera. And by analyzing a video of a runner’s performance, its computer vision AI technology provides detailed insights into posture and stride in just 60 seconds, along with tailored recommendations.
Ochy was launched in 2021 by Khaldon Evans, physical therapist Perrine Chapot, and technical engineer Victor Dequidt. And the trio developed the Ochy platform after Khaldon’s NCAA track career at the University of Central Missouri was derailed due to recurring injuries. These injuries were attributed to improper form that could have been corrected with more accessible running gait analysis. And they set out to create Ochy to support and empower athletes around the world.
KEY QUOTES:
“These key developments bring us closer to our vision of democratizing access to motion analysis and making lab-quality running gait analysis accessible to everyone, everywhere. With our innovative AI solution, a partnership with an iconic global brand like adidas, and the support of forward-thinking investors, we are building a foundation to help runners achieve their goals and reduce injuries.”
– Khaldon Evans, Co-founder and CEO of Ochy
“At adiClub, we are committed to empowering our members to perform at their best. We’re excited to partner with Ochy to offer our members exclusive access to their cutting-edge biomechanics analysis. By redeeming their adiClub points, members can try Ochy’s technology through a one-shot offer and enjoy a three-month access, enhancing their running performance and increasing their engagement with our community.”
– Javier Arias, Global Director of Membership Partnerships at adidas
