Back pain affects up to 80% of people at some point in life, often due to aging, osteoporosis, or scoliosis. MDsim, founded by a professor of neurosurgery and three PhDs in computer modelling, aims to transform spine care with SPINEsim, an AI-powered digital twin technology. This software creates patient-specific models to prevent degeneration, personalise treatments, and improve surgical planning. As a certified medical software, SPINEsim supports care professionals to reduces risks, costs, and uncertainty—bringing precision medicine to spinal care and improving patient outcomes.

Completed 29 one day ago
70 investors
Investment achieved
2.012.502€
Target
1.950.000€
Invested
103.2%
103.2% INVESTED
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From: 10 March 2025
Until: 31 March 2025
Maturity

Prototype/preclinical

Premoney valuation

12.500.000

Estimated exit

2028

Sector

Medical devices

Equity offered

1.96%

Minimum investment

1.000

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Overview: MDSim

Valuation 12.500.000
Estimated return x10
% Offered 1.96%
Estimated exit 2028

The only company creating a patient-specific Biomechanical Digital Twin of the spine, including vertebrae, intervertebral discs, ligaments, and muscles.

SPINEsim improves surgery planning by simulating spine and implant load distribution during movement, going beyond traditional alignment-focused methods.

SPINEsim is the only model used for both surgery planning and prevention, optimising spine care at every stage.

MDsim has developed SPINEsim, an AI-driven digital twin platform that creates patient-specific biomechanical models of the spine. Using advanced Computer Modeling & Simulation (CM&S) technology, SPINEsim enables healthcare professionals to analyse spinal mechanics, prevent disease progression, and personalise treatments.

Unlike traditional imaging methods like X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs, which provide static snapshots, SPINEsim offers dynamic, predictive insights into how the spine behaves under different conditions. By integrating AI, biomechanics, and clinical data, it bridges the gap between research and real-world spine care, allowing for more precise and effective medical decisions.

Addressing a critical need in spine care

Back pain affects up to 80% of people at some point in their lives, with conditions like osteoporosis, scoliosis, and degenerative disc disease leading to chronic pain and disability. Over 2 million spinal fusion surgeries are performed annually, yet 15–35% of these procedures fail, requiring costly and complex revision surgeries. The lack of personalised, data-driven planning tools has made spine care a major challenge—until now.

SPINEsim empowers healthcare professionals to move beyond conventional trial-and-error approaches. By simulating different treatment scenarios before intervention, it improves patient outcomes, enhances surgical precision, and reduces complications.

A certified medical solution

SPINEsim is not just a research tool, it is a Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) that meets strict regulatory standards. Designed for clinical use, it integrates seamlessly into hospital systems, spine care centers, and surgical planning workflows, providing a practical and scalable solution for specialists.

Industry partnerships and market growth

MDsim is partnering with leading institutions to drive the adoption of SPINEsim. Collaborations with Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Fondation Hopale, and Hexagon are helping validate the technology and integrate AI-powered digital twins into routine clinical practice. These partnerships are key to optimising surgical planning, improving patient outcomes, and advancing precision spine care.

With the global spine care market projected to exceed $10 billion, the demand for more accurate, non-invasive, and cost-effective solutions is rapidly increasing. MDsim’s scalable, AI-driven technology positions it as a key player in the future of spine care.

Why invest in MDSim?

MDsim combines medical expertise, cutting-edge artificial intelligence, and a strong market need to drive meaningful change in spinal care. By investing in this project, you are supporting a revolutionary technology that improves patient care, reduces healthcare costs, and sets new standards for precision medicine in spinal treatment.

So far, we have raised €1.7 million in our SEED round, covering the objectives for SPINEsim development, obtaining regulatory certification, and expanding into the U.S. and EU markets. Now, we are raising an additional €250,000 with Capital Cell to bring on investors and industry professionals who wish to become strategic partners in our growth.

Join us in shaping the future of spinal care, where treatments are smarter, surgeries are safer, and patient outcomes are better than ever.

Why is Capital Cell investing in this company?

Back pain will affect up to 80% of us at some point in our lives, and for many, conditions like osteoporosis, scoliosis, and degenerative disc disease can worsen, often requiring spinal fusion surgeries. Globally, over 2 million of these surgeries are performed each year, but 15-35% of them fail, leading to costly and complex revision procedures. This high failure rate is largely due to the lack of personalised, data-driven planning tools, forcing physicians to rely on traditional, manual methods.

SPINEsim aims to transform spine surgery by offering a solution that moves beyond conventional trial-and-error. It creates a patient-specific biomechanical digital twin, incorporating not only the vertebrae but also the intervertebral discs, ligaments, and muscles. This comprehensive model enables a deeper understanding of how the spine and implants interact in real-life conditions, optimizing surgical planning and minimizing risks.

Collaborations with leading institutions, such as the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Lille, Fondation Hopale, and Hexagon, are key to validating SPINEsim's effectiveness. These partnerships are helping to integrate AI-powered digital twins into clinical practice, advancing the field of precision spine care, and improving outcomes for patients worldwide.

SPINEsim is backed by a strong, multidisciplinary team. The idea behind the platform was born from the everyday needs of renowned spine surgeon and CMO Richard Assaker. His two brothers, Roger Assaker (CEO) and Dany Assaker (VP of Quality & Regulation), bring essential expertise and leadership to the team, making SPINEsim a company uniquely equipped to lead the future of spine care.

Minimum investment: 1.000
Type of exit expected: Acquisition
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SPINEsim still needs to be validated through large-scale clinical trials to confirm its efficacy and ensure its real-world performance. Additionally, the adoption of SPINEsim by healthcare professionals and its integration into existing clinical workflows remain key challenges. Surgeons and medical institutions will need to trust and incorporate this new system, which may take time and effort to overcome the inertia of traditional methods. Regulatory approvals, including CE and FDA certifications, are also critical milestones that must be successfully achieved for widespread use in hospitals and clinics.