Dessintey

What Dessintey does

Dessintey is a French medical device company founded in 2017 and headquartered in Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds (Loire), with a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dessintey GmbH, in Cologne, Germany. The company develops, manufactures, and commercializes intensive rehabilitation technologies grounded in neuroscience and motor-learning principles, organized around two integrated care continua: ARM LAB for upper-limb rehabilitation and GAIT LAB for lower-limb rehabilitation. Its core proprietary technologies include IVS (Intensive Visual Simulation — IVS3 for upper limbs and IVS4 for lower limbs), STIIMP (Implicit Induced Stimulation, smart connected objects with AI-adaptive difficulty across 70+ exercises), SRT Lab (Self-Rehabilitation Technology, a five-device self-rehabilitation laboratory), REAplan (end-effector robotic assistance), and REAtouch (an interactive table based on the HABIT-ILE method), complemented by partner-distributed functional electrical stimulation and balance platforms (Fesia, Hunova, NuStep). Dessintey holds four patents across these technologies, including two protecting STIIMP specifically, and operates a Scientific Board of seven internationally recognized neuroscience and rehabilitation experts.

Dessintey sells primarily through a direct enterprise field sales motion that combines clinical therapists (physiotherapists and adapted physical activity specialists) who present devices, train clinical teams, and provide ongoing monitoring, with sales specialists who structure facility projects and funding solutions. The company coordinates over 40 industry events per year and runs a partner portal for healthcare professionals. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; revenue derives from hardware sales of the medical device portfolio, technology implementation services, and recurring long-term clinical support. The customer base is concentrated in European healthcare facilities — rehabilitation hospitals, university hospitals, neurological centers, and therapy centers — with named deployments in France, Germany, Switzerland, Finland, and Ukraine (including a humanitarian deployment in Dnipro for war-injured patients). The company is privately held and founder-led by CEO Nicolas Fournier, with co-founder Davy Luneau (Product Expert and Scientific Coordinator) and Pr Pascal Giraux (CHU Saint-Étienne) overseeing research and clinical application.

Dessintey has scaled to approximately 25 professionals as of 2024, doubled its French production site surface, and received sustained recognition across the French public innovation ecosystem — including BPI France Accélérateur Industries & Technologies de Santé (2023), French Tech Scale Up Excellence (2023), the i-Nov France 2030 competition (2024), and a Prix Galien USA Best Startup nomination (2022). The company is a member of France Biotech, MedTech Europe, and La French Care, and has institutional relationships with multiple French university hospitals (CHU Saint-Étienne, Hôpitaux Civils de Lyon, CHU Angers) and international reference clinics such as Kliniken Valens (Switzerland).

Name

Dessintey

Legal name

Dessintey

Website

https://dessintey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Dessintey is a French medical device company that designs and sells intensive neurorehabilitation technologies — including IVS visual simulation, STIIMP implicit stimulation, SRT self-rehabilitation, REAplan robotics, and REAtouch — to hospitals and rehabilitation centers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurological Rehabilitation Medical Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neurologic Rehabilitation (Stroke, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS) (HSADAIAC), Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy (OT/CHT) (HSADAIAH), Orthopedic & Sports Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAI)

Keywords

• Neurological rehabilitation devices
• Motor function therapy
• Rehabilitation robotics
• Visual simulation therapy
• Medical rehabilitation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-jean-bonnefonds

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Dessintey manufactures and commercializes rehabilitation medical devices (IVS, STIIMP, SRT, REAplan, REAtouch) to healthcare facilities. The company provides implementation support, training, and long-term clinical support to ensure intensive use of devices.
2. Technology Implementation Services: Dessintey supports healthcare clients in implementing innovative technologies on rehabilitation technical platforms and in establishing optimized organizations to increase daily rehabilitation doses for patients.
3. Long-term Clinical Support: Ongoing clinical support services to guarantee intensive use of devices for patients, including training, team training, and ongoing monitoring.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dessintey develops, manufactures and commercializes intensive rehabilitation medical devices for healthcare facilities treating patients with neurological or orthopedic conditions. Its product portfolio includes IVS3 and IVS4 (Intensive Visual Simulation based on mirror therapy and brain plasticity), STIIMP (Implicit Induced Stimulation with smart connected objects and AI-adaptive difficulty), SRT Lab (Self-Rehabilitation Technology set of 5 devices), REAplan (robotic assistance end-effector), and REAtouch (interactive table using HABIT-ILE method). These are organized into ARM LAB (upper limb continuum) and GAIT LAB (lower limb continuum) care pathways, complemented by distributed partner products (Fesia Grasp/Bike & Walk, Hunova, NuStep).

Product overview

Dessintey offers a comprehensive rehabilitation technology portfolio centered on two integrated care continua: ARM LAB for upper limb rehabilitation (IVS3, STIIMP, SRT Lab, Fesia Grasp, REAplan, REAtouch) and GAIT LAB for lower limb rehabilitation (IVS4, Hunova, Fesia Bike & Walk, NuStep). The core technologies span visual simulation therapy (IVS), implicit stimulation with AI-adaptive difficulty (STIIMP), and self-rehabilitation devices (SRT), complemented by robotic assistance (REAplan), interactive tables (REAtouch), and functional electrical stimulation (Fesia). Dessintey is the French manufacturer of IVS technology for patients with stroke, orthopedic trauma, or chronic pain, built on 20+ years of clinical practice and neuroscience research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IVS3 (Intensive Visual Simulation - Upper Limb) Patented visual simulation device for upper limb rehabilitation that replaces the image of the affected limb with a positive image of movement performed by the healthy limb to induce cortical sensorimotor activation. Designed for healthcare facilities treating patients with stroke, orthopedic trauma, CRPS or other neurological conditions; usable by flaccid patients and those with cognitive disorders.
• IVS4 (Intensive Visual Simulation - Lower Limb) Patented visual simulation device for lower limb rehabilitation adapted to wheelchairs, allowing seated basic movement and coordination work followed by standing balance and gait work. Built on the same IVS mirror therapy / brain plasticity principles as IVS3; received four Indigo Design Awards in 2023.
• STIIMP (Implicit Induced Stimulation) Smart connected objects for upper limb rehabilitation that automatically detect the pathological hand and only provide feedback when the affected limb is used. Based on enriched environment, implicit learning and CIMT principles without mechanical constraints. Includes 70+ cognitive and motor exercises with AI-adaptive difficulty according to patient progress; protected by two patents.
• SRT Lab (Self-Rehabilitation Technology) Set of five self-rehabilitation devices (SRT2, SRT5, SRT6, SRT Duo and others) using spheres manipulated with one or both hands to drive cognitive and motor activities transcribed in real time on screen. Ultra-intuitive, accessible to children and elderly in sitting or standing; usable autonomously, in group therapy or with family. Devices can connect via REAbox to continue therapy at home.
• REAplan End-effector type robotic assistance device with auto-adaptive motorization for upper limb rehabilitation. Supports passive, assisted-active, active and counter-resistance modes for proximal work in sitting or standing positions. Operates with the REALAB software platform for customized gamified therapeutic session design.
• REAtouch Interactive and playful rehabilitation table built on the HABIT-ILE (Hand and Arm Bimanual Intensive Training Including Lower Extremity) method. Runs the TouchLab platform with 30+ therapeutic and playful activities for uni- and bimanual motor and cognitive work, with auto-adaptive complexity based on patient performance. Sold in REAtouch and REAtouch Lite 2 versions.
• Fesia Grasp Functional Electrical Stimulation device for distal hand and wrist work, designed to improve motor command and selectivity. Used as a triggering step within Dessintey's ARM LAB upper limb continuum.
• Fesia Bike & Walk Functional Electrical Stimulation devices for distal gait training and cycling rehabilitation, designed to improve motor command and selectivity during walking and cycling exercises.
• Hunova Dual robotic platform for evaluation and rehabilitation of seated and standing balance, used for lower limb and trunk rehabilitation within Dessintey's GAIT LAB continuum.
• NuStep Ergonomic full-body cardiovascular training and gentle muscle strengthening device without impact, accessible for rehabilitation patients and used within Dessintey's GAIT LAB lower limb continuum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hospitalization shortened by 4 weeks (-30%) compared to conventional therapy when using robot-assisted rehabilitation (REAplan)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• French TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDessintey is recognized as a Scale Up Excellence laureate by French Tech, the national initiative supporting high-growth French tech companies. This affiliation provides access to the French Tech ecosystem and network.
• AxinesiscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxinesis is the manufacturer of REAplan robotic assistance device distributed by Dessintey. Dessintey distributes REAplan as part of its ARM LAB rehabilitation continuum, integrating robotic assistance into its upper limb rehabilitation offering.
• CHU Saint-ÉtienneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity Hospital of Saint-Étienne is a regional healthcare and research partner. Pr Pascal Giraux from CHU Saint-Étienne is a co-founder of Dessintey and serves on the Scientific Board.
• Laakso Hospital, HelsinkiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeri Välimäki and the occupational therapy team at Laakso Hospital (City of Helsinki) utilize IVS3 technology and have provided clinical feedback and testimonials that contribute to Dessintey's evidence base.
• Kliniken ValensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKliniken Valens (Switzerland) is a key clinical reference using IVS3, IVS4, and STIIMP technologies. Dr. Jens Bansi (Head of R&D at Kliniken Valens) serves on Dessintey's Scientific Board. Juliane Ebert (occupational therapist) and Daniel Riese (Head of Therapy) provide ongoing clinical feedback.
• Hôpitaux Civils de Lyon (HCL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospices Civils de Lyon are a major French university hospital group and institutional partner of Dessintey.
• CHU AngersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHU Angers is a university hospital partner of Dessintey. Pr Mickael Dinomais from CHU Angers is cited as a scientific contributor to STIIMP technology development.
• GerontopoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerontopole is a partner organization focused on aging and geriatric care, aligned with Dessintey's rehabilitation solutions for elderly patients.
• France BiotechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Biotech is the French medical technologies industry association. Dessintey is listed as a member, providing networking and industry advocacy.
• MedTechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedTech Europe is the European medical technology industry association. Dessintey is listed as a member for industry representation and networking.
• La French CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLa French Care is a French healthcare innovation ecosystem initiative. Dessintey is listed as a member, connecting with the broader French healthcare innovation community.
• OVHminorOthersOVH is the web hosting provider for dessintey.com website, as stated in legal notices.
• Laurent HoldrinetminorOthersLaurent Holdrinet is the website creator and designer credited in legal notices, responsible for dessintey.com design and development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Technobody: Italian developer of robotic and sensor-based rehabilitation systems (Walker View, Pro-Kin). Regional peer comparable to Dessintey's GAIT LAB and balance products in Italian and southern European markets.
• Fourier Intelligence: China-based emerging player in rehabilitation robotics (ArmMotus, RehabHub). Competes with Dessintey's REAplan and ARM LAB continuum while expanding global footprint and threatening European pricing.
• Rehab-Robotics (Hand of Hope): Hong Kong-based developer of robotic hand rehabilitation devices (Hand of Hope). Competes with Dessintey's STIIMP and Fesia Grasp in stroke hand-function recovery.

Direct peers

• Hocoma (DIH): Swiss-based leader in robotic and sensor-based rehabilitation devices (Armeo, Lokomat, Erigo). Direct competitor to Dessintey's REAplan, Hunova, and ARM LAB/GAIT LAB continuum across upper and lower limb neurorehabilitation.
• Saebo: US-based provider of upper-extremity rehabilitation devices (SaeboGlove, SaeboReach, SaeboStim Micro). Directly comparable to Dessintey's STIIMP for hand/arm therapy post-stroke.
• Tyromotion: Austrian manufacturer of robotic and mechatronic upper-limb rehabilitation devices (Diego, Amadeo, Pablo). Competes head-to-head with Dessintey's REAplan, REAtouch, and STIIMP in neurological and orthopedic rehab centers.
• Bionik Laboratories: Provider of robotic upper-limb rehabilitation solutions (InMotion ARM). Directly comparable to Dessintey's REAplan and ARM LAB offering in stroke and neurorehabilitation clinics.
• Thera-Trainer (medica Medizintechnik): German manufacturer of gait, balance, and movement rehabilitation devices. Comparable to Dessintey's NuStep, Hunova, and GAIT LAB offering in inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation.
• Motek Medical (Motek Forcelink): Dutch/Danish supplier of gait and balance rehabilitation robotics (CAREN, GRAIL, M-Gait). Comparable to Dessintey's Hunova and Fesia Bike & Walk for lower-limb and balance rehabilitation.

Broad incumbents

• Ekso Bionics: Public company developing exoskeleton and robotic rehabilitation devices (EksoNR, EksoUE). Overlaps with Dessintey's GAIT LAB and lower-limb therapy focus in stroke and spinal cord injury rehab.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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