The Venture Codex

Participated · Equity · Jan 2026

The Sanctuary Group is a premium fitness company founded by Renaud Nataf and Alexandre Wilhelm that runs 15 high-end studios featuring six immersive training concepts. Its value proposition centers on complete control of the customer journey, a strong brand identity, and rapid, disciplined execution. The company plans to scale primarily through franchising, aiming to become a leading wellness player across Europe. Management emphasizes a data-driven approach to operating efficiency and consistent customer experience. Although no revenue figures were disclosed, the existing studio footprint and franchise strategy suggest a capital-efficient growth model. The fresh capital injection is intended to accelerate studio roll-outs and strengthen brand presence in new European markets.

Participated · Series A · Mar 2019

Therapixel develops MammoScreen, an AI-powered software system that assists interpretation of screening 2D and 3D (tomosynthesis) mammograms by signaling a score that indicates level of suspicion. The company holds two FDA regulatory clearances in the United States for both 2D and 3D mammography and is being deployed across large networks of breast cancer screening clinics. Therapixel’s software aims to confirm certain lesions quickly and speed reading of benign cases to save clinicians time. Led by CEO Matthieu Leclerc-Chalvet and Chief Scientific and Technology Officer and founder Pierre Fillard, the company operates from Nice/Paris, France and Chicago, IL. Therapixel plans to use new funding to accelerate its commercial presence in the United States and to launch additional features for MammoScreen. Therapixel is described as a world leader in artificial intelligence applied to radiology and was created in 2013. The company is developing an AI-based service to assist radiologists reviewing screening mammography for breast cancer. It is based in Sophia Antipolis and Paris, France. Therapixel raised €5m in a Series A financing to support its growth. The company plans to use the funds to actively recruit new talent and accelerate development. Co-founder Olivier Clatz will transition out after taking a role at the French Innovation Council, and co-founder Pierre Fillard, CTO, has been appointed interim CEO until a new chief executive joins. Therapixel provides a touchless image navigation system for interventional radiology and surgery that lets surgeons access medical images acquired before or during procedures while keeping equipment sterile. The system uses a motion sensor positioned on top of the screen to transform hand gestures into control commands. The company was founded in 2013 by Olivier Clatz and Pierre Fillard as a spin-off from Inria Sophia. Therapixel is based in Sophia Antipolis and Paris, France. It raised funding to support increased commercialization and internationalization efforts.

Participated · Equity · May 2018

Uwinloc provides a battery-less asset location solution used for tools management, work-in-progress monitoring and warehouse dynamic management across manufacturing, logistics, retail and healthcare. The company develops Industry 4.0 tracking technology designed to operate without batteries. Founded in 2015 and based in Toulouse, France, Uwinloc emphasizes hardware‑efficient location systems. The startup counts over 40 employees, with roughly 50% of its staff focused on R&D. It intends to use new funding to accelerate international growth and to advance new products. No revenue or user metrics were disclosed in the article.

Participated · Equity · Feb 2018

Diatly (formerly The French Talents) provides a turnkey solution that connects brands to marketplaces and handles product catalogue distribution. The company describes its offering as “software with a service,” a tech solution that requires little technical expertise from client brands and provides hands-on support. Diatly works with more than 800 brands and 60 marketplaces across Europe. The business currently has a team of around 40 people and plans to grow to 55 over the next six months. Recently it raised €2 million to fund its next phase. The new funding will be invested in European expansion, development of a new interface, and team growth. Company leadership emphasizes creating more value for both brands and marketplaces through a proactive team.

Participated · Series A · Feb 2018

IntuiLab offers IntuiFace, a subscription software platform that lets agencies, integrators and corporate teams build, connect, deploy and measure tactile digital experiences without programming. The platform supports screens from tablets to kiosks and video walls and is used by 1,500 organizations in more than 85 countries across retail, events, education, sales, government and cultural institutions. Major customers include Microsoft, SAP, Colliers and Capgemini, and the company works with partner agencies and integrators such as FirstImpression, Zivelo, Popcomms and Accenture. Led by Vincent Encontre (Managing Director) and Jacques Soumeillan (Executive President), IntuiLab is headquartered in Toulouse, France and maintains a US office in Chicago. The company plans to use recent funding to expand inbound marketing, strengthen its web presence and grow business relationships with major customers and partners, particularly in the United States.