Akina builds AI-powered medical software to enable connected physiotherapy at home. Our AI motion coach uses the webcam in typical smart devices to analyze patient movements and to provide real-time guidance. With a unique, personalized user journey, Akina maximizes patient engagement and enjoyment. Through a connected cloud portal, healthcare professionals can follow their patients progress, review exercises, and adjust therapy - all 20x faster than possible
As a spin-off from Swiss university ETH Zurich, Akinas growing team of 13 brings vast experience in movement science, AI, software development and rehabilitation technology. Akina was founded by Florian Haufe (CEO) and Michele Xiloyannis (CTO) in 2021 after years of research in the areas of rehabilitation technology and robotics.
Location: Switzerland, Zurich
Total raised: $1.61M
Investors 1
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Venture Ki... | venturekic... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 01.11.2022 | Pre-Seed | $1.61M | - |
Mentions in press and media 5
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| 26.01.2023 | 6 neue Startups: Akina, Creators Club, ShopVibes, Million St... | deutsche-startups.de präsentiert heute wieder einmal einige junge Startups, die zuletzt, also in den... | deutsche-s... |
| 01.11.2022 | 1.6 Millionen Franken für das Digital Health Startup Akina | Wenn Patientinnen und Patienten zu Hause selbständig physiotherapeutische Übungen durchführen soll... | startuptic... |
| 01.11.2022 | Akina receives CHF 1.6 million in pre-seed capital to develo... | Akina's founders, Florian Haufe and Michele Xiloyannis, have raised a total of CHF 1.6 million in th... | venturekic... |
| 07.07.2022 | Akina secures CHF 150’000 to boost at-home physical therapy... | Around 4 out of 5 patients requiring musculoskeletal care (MSK) fail during self-care at home due ... | startuptic... |
| - | Akina | “Akina is developing the future of gamified digital healthcare to benefit individuals with chronic d... | fastfounde... |