What Sonoscanner does

Sonoscanner is a French privately held medical technology company (SONOSCANNER SARL) founded in 2003 by physician-scientists Dr. Bruno Richard and Dr. Bruno Robert, both originating from ultrasound imaging research at the University of Paris. The company designs, manufactures, and markets a full range of clinical ultrasound systems across three form factors: ultraportable handhelds (U-Lite PRO at 600g, T-Lite PRO tablet at 1kg), portable hybrids (Ondina at 4.6kg, Orcheo Lite), and stationary consoles (Orcheo XQ). Core technology centers on piezoelectric transducer arrays with advanced beamforming, all-digital signal processing, the proprietary Retina+ display engine, and a suite of embedded AI capabilities including automated LVEF measurement, Auto IMT, Live Image AI image optimization, AI Color Doppler tuning, and Auto Flow angle detection. The company is vertically integrated, manufacturing 100% of its devices in France.

The business model is primarily hardware-driven through quote-based direct and distributor sales, supplemented by recurring and adjacent revenue streams: the Académie Sonoscanner online training subscription at €45/month, equipment rental, paid workshops, the Service+ support program (96% customer satisfaction), and the Sonoreplay cloud storage and automatic reporting add-on. Go-to-market combines direct regional sales engineering in France with an international distributor network covering 43+ countries (export = 40% of activity), supported by heavy participation in medical congresses (WONCA, JFR, CFU, JNMG), physician-led workshops, and a content marketing program. The customer base spans general practitioners, emergency medicine, radiology, OB/GYN, urology, MSK, anesthesia, and endocrinology, with notable adopters including the French Army and CNES/NASA for space medicine applications.

Sonoscanner has accumulated a deployed base of 6,400+ ultrasound scanners across 56+ countries and trained more than 12,000 practitioners through its formation programs. The company holds EU MDR, ISO 13485, FDA, and MDSAP certifications, with the U-Lite PRO being the first French ultraportable ultrasound to receive FDA clearance. Reported annual revenue growth ranges from +25% to +40% across different communications, with active hiring in international application engineering and export zone management indicating continued commercial scaling. The company remains founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investment, structured as a SARL with €10,000 stated share capital.

Name

Sonoscanner

Legal name

SONOSCANNER SARL

Website

https://sonoscanner.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sonoscanner is a French medical technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells portable and ultraportable diagnostic ultrasound scanners, serving general practitioners, specialists, and emergency medicine physicians across 56+ countries with AI-assisted imaging hardware.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Ultrasound Imaging Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Ultrasound & Echography Systems (HLAHABAD)

Keywords

• Portable ultrasound scanners
• Diagnostic ultrasound systems
• Medical imaging equipment
• Point-of-care ultrasound
• Ultrasound transducers

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ultrasound Hardware Sales: Sale of medical ultrasound devices across three form factors: ultraportable (U-Lite PRO, T-Lite PRO), portable (Ondina, Orcheo Lite), and stationary (Orcheo XQ). Hardware is sold directly and through distributors. Pricing is quote-based with direct sales engagement.
2. Académie Sonoscanner Subscription: Monthly subscription service providing unlimited access to 120+ hours of video training content, Expert Echo Live monthly sessions, priority webinar registration, and physician forum access. Priced at €45/month (excl. VAT) with €45/month as the referenced rate.
3. Equipment Rental: Sonoscanner offers ultrasound device rental services for practitioners who prefer not to purchase outright.
4. Training and Workshop Services: In-person ultrasound workshops and webinar-based training sessions led by expert physicians, complementing the Académie subscription platform.
5. Service Contracts and Customer Support: Sonoscanner offers a 'Service+' program and maintains a 96% customer satisfaction rate with dedicated customer service, generating recurring service contract revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sonoscanner designs, manufactures, and sells portable and ultraportable diagnostic ultrasound scanners for medical professionals, with products spanning ultraportable (U-Lite PRO handheld, T-Lite PRO tablet), portable (Ondina hybrid, Orcheo Lite), and stationary (Orcheo XQ) form factors. All systems integrate proprietary AI-powered automated measurements (LVEF, Auto IMT, bladder volume) and full Doppler modes, are 100% made in France, and are sold through direct sales in France and a 43+ country international distributor network. The company also operates the Académie Sonoscanner online training subscription platform and Sonoreplay cloud storage service.

Product overview

Sonoscanner is a French medical technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive range of high-performance clinical ultrasound systems. The product portfolio includes four main product lines organized by form factor: ultra-portable devices (U-Lite PRO handheld and T-Lite PRO tablet), portable scanners (Ondina hybrid system and Orcheo Lite), and stationary stations (Orcheo XQ). The U-Lite PRO is a premium handheld device at 600g with 7-inch touchscreen and AI capabilities, while the T-Lite PRO offers tablet-format performance with 10-inch screen. Ondina provides hybrid functionality with 15-inch touchscreen and optional 3D/4D imaging. The Orcheo Lite and Orcheo XQ serve practitioners requiring more comprehensive station-based capabilities. Beyond hardware, Sonoscanner offers an ecosystem of services including the Académie Sonoscanner online training platform (120+ hours of video content, €45/month subscription), Sonoreplay cloud storage for automatic reporting and image management, and in-person ultrasound workshops. The entire product line incorporates AI-powered features including automated LVEF measurement, Auto IMT, Live Image AI optimization, and bladder volume measurement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• U-Lite PRO Premium handheld ultrasound scanner offering exceptional HD image quality, advanced portability at 600g, AI-powered automated measurements, and full Doppler capabilities including continuous and transcranial modes. Features 7-inch HD LED touchscreen, 4-hour battery life, instant startup, and supports 11 specialized probes. Targeted at general practitioners, specialists, emergency physicians, and point-of-care users.
• T-Lite PRO Ultraportable tablet-based ultrasound combining HD image quality with the features of larger console devices. Features 10-inch HD LED touchscreen, 1 kg weight, 3-hour battery life, instant boot-up, and 11 probes available including linear, convex, endocavitary, phased array, and specialized probes for all medical applications.
• Ondina Portable Ultrasound Scanner New generation hybrid portable ultrasound scanner with Full HD 15-inch touchscreen, hybrid interface combining touchscreen and keyboard, IA Ready capability with Auto Tune. Weighs 4.6 kg with 1h30 battery life and 20-second boot time. Supports panoramic, elastography, and 3D/4D imaging options with 8 available probes and automatic reporting.
• Orcheo Lite Portable ultrasound scanner with option of transducer connectors enabling Triplex Ultrasound in optimal conditions. Offers comprehensive ultrasound capabilities in mobile format for practitioners requiring versatility across multiple specialties, including remote-controlled (Orcheo TE) tele-ultrasound capabilities for telemedicine applications.
• Orcheo XQ Stationary high-performance ultrasound station providing excellent comfort with compact system design and high-definition intuitive touchscreen interface. Multi-functional scanner designed for greatest efficiency in anesthesia, endocrinology, gynecology, and osteoarticular examinations.
• Acad\u00e9mie Sonoscanner Online training platform providing unlimited access to over 120 hours of expert-led video training, webinars, Expert Echo Live monthly sessions, physician forum, and priority registration for ultrasound workshops. Subscription-based training service at \u20ac45/month (excl. VAT), serving physicians seeking to build or deepen ultrasound proficiency.
• Sonoreplay Cloud Storage Cloud-based storage and replay service for ultrasound examinations, enabling healthcare professionals to save examination results, retrieve images, and access automatic report generation through the Sonoscanner Private Cloud system.
• Ultrasound Workshops In-person training workshops led by expert physicians covering various specialties including general medicine, emergency medicine, MSK, vascular, and aesthetic medicine. Available at Sonoscanner headquarters and external French locations (Lyon, Aix-en-Provence, Saint-Rapha\u00ebl, Paris).

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% customer satisfaction rate across the installed base
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CNES (Centre National d'Études Spatiales)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2017Sonoscanner technology was selected by CNES (French National Centre for Space Studies) for ultrasound experiments in space. The company has partnered with CNES as part of preparations for future space missions including Mars exploration. The CNES partnership is connected to astronaut Thomas Pesquet's mission (February 2017) and ongoing work on miniaturized electronics for space medicine applications.
• NASAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2017Sonoscanner technology was selected by NASA for space experiments, conducted as part of the CNES partnership. The devices were used for ultrasound imaging during space missions due to their portability, image quality, and simplicity of use. This represents the only French ultrasound system chosen for NASA space experiments.
• French Army (Armée française)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe French Army has adopted Sonoscanner portable ultrasound devices for field medical use. The selection was based on device portability, image quality, and simplicity of use — critical factors in military medical environments.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Butterfly Network: Public US company (NYSE: BFLY) pioneering handheld, AI-enabled ultrasound with its single-probe Butterfly iQ platform. Direct competitor to Sonoscanner's U-Lite PRO in the portable POCUS category.
• GE HealthCare: Sells the Vscan Air handheld/handheld-pocket ultrasound line, directly competing with Sonoscanner's ultraportable products in POCUS, emergency medicine, and general practice markets.
• Philips: Offers Lumify, a smartphone-based portable ultrasound system positioned for point-of-care use. Directly competes with Sonoscanner's handheld/portable product family across multiple specialties.
• Clarius Mobile Health: Wireless handheld ultrasound scanner maker focused on AI-powered POCUS devices for similar clinical use cases. Direct competitor in the ultraportable/handheld ultrasound market.
• Fujifilm Sonosite: Pioneer of portable ultrasound (originally Sonosite, acquired by Fujifilm) with a broad range of portable systems used in emergency medicine, anesthesia, and POCUS — directly competing with Sonoscanner's portable line.

Broad incumbents

• Mindray: Major Chinese medical device OEM with a broad ultrasound portfolio spanning portable, hand-carried, and cart-based systems across all clinical specialties — a broad incumbent competing across Sonoscanner's range.
• Siemens Healthineers: Global medical imaging powerhouse with ACUSON ultrasound systems spanning portable to premium cart-based. Competes broadly with Sonoscanner especially in radiology and emergency applications.
• Samsung Medison: Korean medical imaging company with a full ultrasound portfolio including portable and handheld systems (HERA W10 line). Competes with Sonoscanner in OB/GYN, radiology, and POCUS.
• Canon Medical Systems: Japanese medical imaging company offering a broad ultrasound range across radiology, cardiology, and POCUS — overlapping with Sonoscanner in portable and specialty applications.

Regional players

• Esaote: Italian-headquartered ultrasound and MRI specialist with strong European presence across portable and specialty ultrasound. Comparable European-based ultrasound competitor with overlapping geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sonoscanner

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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