Venture Studio · Paris

We build the startups that fix healthcare

We create and scale digital health companies from the ground up. From regulatory to revenue.

Accelerating change with a new approach
01

Venture Studio

We derisk digital health startups from ideation to creation and make them ready for scale. Our studio model systematically reduces early-stage risk through shared expertise, resources, and networks.

02

Digital Platform

We build unique capabilities to validate and bring innovations to market for a more efficient healthcare system. Tested with real patients and healthcare professionals.

03

Unique Network

Healthcare professionals, patients, entrepreneurs and investors, all connected to ensure the brightest ideas deploy in the best conditions.

We believe in de-risking, hands-on

We're about creating solutions, transforming the healthcare system to make it better, more efficient and more patient-centered. Our focus is to bring together the right expertise and networks to get strong reality tests while crafting new ventures.

Making digital medical devices strive is one of the hardest challenges in health innovation. We exist to make it happen.
PATIENTS HCPs INVESTORS STARTUPS RESEARCH PAYERS POLICY MAKERS AGORA
From concept to market
01

Market

Assessment & Opportunity
  • Technology assessment
  • Business assessment
  • Proof of concept
  • Market validation (HCP & patient)
  • Founding team constitution
  • Licensing & equity strategy
02

Product

Development
  • Product design & UX
  • Technical roadmap
  • Usage validation
  • Regulatory compliance
03

Go-to-market

Strategy
  • Security & interoperability
  • Clinical roadmap
  • Market access strategy
  • Pricing strategy
04

Launch

Creation & Scale
  • Funding & investment
  • Operations team
  • Sales & marketing
  • KOL & distribution
They work with us
The people behind Agora Health
Hélène Viatgé

Hélène Viatgé

Co-CEO

Hélène has 15 years of experience in medical device operations and large private insurer, in France and in the UK, including CEO and COO roles in digital health and deep brain stimulation startups.

Stéphane Tholander

Stéphane Tholander

Co-CEO

Stéphane founded 4 companies in 14 years in digital, serving Life Science, Energy, Space and Public Policies. He is the former CEO of Cibiltech and current Vice-President Digital Health at France Biotech.

Mikaly Rodriguez-Ruiz

Mikaly Rodriguez-Ruiz

CTO

Mikaly founded several startups serving as technical co-founder, including AppThera and Labs Explorer, which was acquired by Scientist.com.

Manon Marault

Manon Marault

Regulatory compliance

Manon is MDR certified auditor and BPI-referenced expert. She was first QARA Director to obtain Class IIa CE marking for a digital medical device under MDR in France.

Founders we are
looking for

We're always looking for exceptional founders who want to tackle healthcare's toughest challenges. We don't just create products, we co-build companies from the ground up.

Tell us about your project

No pitch deck needed, just a conversation.

The founders archetypes

Our founders come from diverse backgrounds but share a common thread: they want to build regulated, evidence-based digital health products that truly change patient outcomes.

  • Clinical researchers who've identified gaps where technology can make a measurable difference and understand the evidence bar
  • Health-tech builders: product-minded engineers who know healthcare software isn't just another SaaS
  • Healthcare operators: clinicians, administrators, or payers who've seen inefficiencies firsthand
  • Evidence-driven entrepreneurs who speak the language of RCTs, real-world evidence, and health economics
  • Mission-driven leaders ready to navigate healthcare complexity and willing to bet for the long game
Work with us

Start your company

We offer all the tools and expertise to launch your digital health startup.

Find partners

Our networks connect you to the best startups and expertise for your projects.

Deploy your tech

Test your innovation with real patients and healthcare professionals on our platform.

Join the team

Help launch the next game changers in healthcare across a variety of fields.

Let's build together

Have a project in digital health? We'd love to hear about it.