H'ability
Immersive virtual reality solutions for physical rehabilitation, transforming patient therapy with gamification and cutting-edge technology.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
* | €1.2m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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H'ability, registered as a simplified joint stock company, was established in France in 2021 by co-founders Marie-Odile McKeeney (CEO) and Bérengère Henrion. McKeeney holds a background in computer engineering, leveraging her technical expertise and interest in immersive technologies to address patient care. The company targets a significant market need, as France reports approximately 150,000 strokes annually, with many survivors experiencing hemiplegia, a paralysis affecting one side of the body.
The firm operates in the medtech sector, developing and commercializing a medical device for rehabilitation using virtual reality. It provides its solution to healthcare professionals, including physiotherapists and occupational therapists, who treat patients with neurological, orthopedic, and trauma-related conditions. The business model centers on selling a comprehensive rehabilitation system. This system includes a wireless, hand-tracking VR headset and an intuitive control interface for therapists. This platform allows for the creation of customized therapy sessions and tracks patient progress, aiming to optimize the time of medical professionals and increase patient engagement.
The core product is a virtual reality platform designed to make physical and neurological rehabilitation more engaging. It addresses the challenge of patient motivation, particularly with tedious conventional methods like mirror therapy. The system features a catalog of gamified mini-games across themes like adventure and sports to make repetitive exercises more enjoyable. Co-developed with medical professionals, this controller-free, immersive environment is intended to help patients improve motor and cognitive functions. The equipment is portable for use in various settings, including clinics, private practices, and patient homes. In April 2025, the company secured €1.2 million in funding from business angels and banks, including Bpifrance, to support its expansion across France and prepare for international growth.
Keywords: virtual reality, rehabilitation, medtech, stroke recovery, neurorehabilitation, occupational therapy, physical therapy, gamified therapy, hemiplegia, medical device