Incepto, a French startup that distributes artificial intelligence applications to enhance diagnostic quality, has raised €27m from LBO France, Wille Finance, Axa Venture Partners, BPIFrance, and Karista. The startup was established in 2018 by Antoine Jomier, Florence Moreau, and Gaspard d'Assignies. Incepto is developing a platform of medical imaging solutions based on AI, including radiography, scanning, ultrasound, and MRI. Its goal is to quickly detect cancer or cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases with its solutions and to assist doctors and radiologists in managing data analysis.
The proceeds will allow Incepto to develop its platform, expand internationally, and aim for 1,000 customers and one million patients by 2024.
LBO France is a private equity firm that invests in French and European companies. Wille Finance is a French investment company that specializes in supporting entrepreneurial projects. Axa Venture Partners is the venture capital arm of insurance company Axa Group. BPIFrance is a public investment bank that provides funding to French companies. Karista is a French venture capital firm that invests in innovative companies.
This fundraising round highlights the growing interest in AI-based solutions for medical imaging and diagnosis. Incepto's platform aims to improve the accuracy and speed of medical diagnoses, which could have a significant impact on healthcare outcomes. The startup's focus on assisting doctors and radiologists in managing data analysis could also help to alleviate some of the administrative burden on healthcare professionals.
