What Charles.co does

Charles.co is a Paris-based digital men's health clinic founded in 2019 and operated under the legal entity CHARLES, headquartered in Vincennes, France. The platform connects male patients with French-licensed specialist physicians across five clinical verticals: sexual health (erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low libido, andropause, and STIs), weight management, sleep disorders, male fertility, and hair loss. Patients access care through teleconsultations delivered via video, phone, or secure messaging, followed by personalized diagnostic plans, prescribed medication delivery, and structured digital therapy programs (Erection, Ejaculation, and Sleep programs).

The underlying technology comprises a multi-channel teleconsultation platform with a secure patient portal, AWS-certified health data hosting compliant with French Public Health Code Article L.1111-8, GDPR-aligned data protection, and encrypted communications supporting both synchronous and asynchronous physician-patient interactions. Clinical oversight is provided by a multi-disciplinary scientific committee of recognized French specialists spanning sexology, andrology, urology, sleep medicine, dermatology, endocrinology, and nutrition. The company has built an evidence-based medical content library reaching approximately 6 million monthly viewers, functioning as the primary patient acquisition channel through organic SEO and earned media.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-consultation fees (capped at €29 TTC for a simple consultation) and direct-to-patient delivery of prescribed medications and treatments, with structured digital therapy programs and an advertising-supported media layer providing secondary revenue. The company operates a product-led growth and inside-sales go-to-market, relying on its content engine, SEO, and press coverage in Le Monde, France Inter, GQ, France Info, and M6 for top-of-funnel acquisition. As of 2026, Charles.co has supported over 100,000 cumulative patients, achieved profitability in 2025, and is backed by Kurma Partners and Speedinvest (€7M seed, June 2022) with a subsequent €238,364 Crowdcube retail raise in March 2026.

Name

Charles.co

Legal name

CHARLES

Website

https://charles.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charles.co is a Paris-based digital men's health clinic offering teleconsultations with French specialist physicians across sexual health, weight, sleep, fertility, and hair verticals, complemented by prescribed product delivery and digital therapy programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Men's Health Clinic

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Men’s Health Prescribing + Pharmacy Delivery Platforms (HLALAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Prescription-Based Digital Clinics (Condition-Specific Rx Programs) (HLALAAAD), Primary Care & General Medicine Virtual Care (HLALAAAA)

Keywords

• Men's health clinic
• Telemedicine consultations
• Digital therapeutics
• Sexual health services
• Weight management programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Teleconsultation Fees: Per-consultation fees charged for remote medical consultations with specialist doctors. Each physician sets their own rates within platform guidelines; max €29 TTC for simple consultation. Payment processed at consultation delivery.
2. Product Delivery: Medical products and treatments delivered to patients following teleconsultation prescriptions, including medications and supplements.
3. Digital Therapy Programs: Structured digital health programs (ejaculation program, erection program, sleep program) with ongoing medical support and treatment protocols.
4. Medical Media Platform: Evidence-based health content and editorial reaching approximately 6 million monthly viewers, generating awareness and patient acquisition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Charles.co operates a digital men's health clinic that delivers remote specialist consultations (teleconsultation via video, phone, or secure messaging) with French-licensed physicians across five health verticals: sexual health, weight management, sleep disorders, male fertility, and hair loss. The platform combines personalized diagnosis, prescription issuance, direct-to-patient product delivery, and structured recurring digital therapy programs (e.g., Erection, Ejaculation, and Sleep programs) into a single integrated care journey targeted at individual male consumers in France.

Product overview

Charles.co is a digital clinic platform for men's health operating as a unified platform that combines teleconsultation services with specialist physicians and digital therapeutic programs. The core platform offers five main health verticals: Sexual Health (addressing erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low libido, and STIs), Weight Management (obesity and overweight treatment), Sleep Health (insomnia and sleep disorders), Male Fertility (sperm analysis and fertility testing), and Hair Health (hair loss and alopecia treatment). The platform integrates product delivery and digital therapies under one roof, supported by an evidence-based medical blog reaching approximately 6 million monthly viewers. Patients access care through teleconsultation with specialists, personalized diagnostic plans, and ongoing medical follow-up with digital programs like the Erection Program, Ejaculation Program, and Sleep Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Charles Digital Clinic Platform Paris-based digital clinic platform for men's health providing teleconsultations with specialist doctors via video, messaging, or phone, offering personalized diagnoses, prescriptions, and ongoing support for chronic conditions.
• Santé Sexuelle (Sexual Health Service) Sexual health service addressing erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low libido, impotence, and sexually transmitted infections, delivered via teleconsultation with sexologists and urologists.
• Poids (Weight Management Service) Weight loss program with expert physicians providing personalized assessments and customized diagnostic plans for obesity, overweight, and weight-related health concerns.
• Sommeil (Sleep Health Service) Sleep disorder service covering insomnia, sleep disturbances, daytime sleepiness, and chronic fatigue, providing access to somnologists for diagnosis and treatment plans.
• Fertilité masculine (Male Fertility Service) Male fertility service including sperm analysis (spermogramme), fertility testing, and treatments for conditions such as azoospermia, delivered by specialized urologists.
• Cheveux (Hair Health Service) Hair loss treatment service addressing baldness, alopecia, and hair regrowth, delivered by dermatologists specializing in scalp and hair conditions.
• Programme Érection (Erection Program) Specialized digital program for erectile dysfunction treatment and management through medical consultation and ongoing follow-up support.
• Programme Éjaculation (Ejaculation Program) Specialized digital program addressing premature ejaculation through targeted medical consultation and therapeutic support.
• Programme Sommeil (Sleep Program) Digital therapy program for sleep disorders providing structured treatment plans, medical follow-up, and lifestyle recommendations for improved sleep quality.
• Teleconsultation Service Remote medical consultation service connecting patients with specialist doctors via video, secure messaging, or phone, including personalized diagnosis and prescription.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ patients supported managing chronic men's health conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationHealth data hosting provided by Amazon, a certified health data host per Article L.1111-8 of the French Public Health Code. AWS infrastructure enables HIPAA-equivalent data protection standards for sensitive patient health information.
• MangopaysupportingTechnology or IntegrationMangopay provides electronic wallet services for patients through its licensed payment services (registered number B173459). Handles patient identification information and banking data for secure in-platform transactions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCpEfF_Jfp0SozH6uZ0PNw5Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/charlescofr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charleshealth
• Instagraminstagram.com/charles.co

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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