Jinko’s New €2M Investment Targets Post-Cancer Care Advancements

Jinko, a promising start-up dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals affected by cancer, has successfully secured €2 million in an initial funding round. This investment, spearheaded by 360 Capital, also saw participation from AFI Ventures—Ventech’s impact arm—and 10 business angels from various sectors including medical, entrepreneurial, insurance, and pharmaceutical industries.

The funds will be instrumental in accelerating the development of Jinko’s personalized care services. The company plans to leverage this investment to broaden its partnerships, enhance its visibility among patients and healthcare professionals, and further develop its digital application.

Jinko’s mission is to offer tailored supportive care designed to enhance patients' experiences during and after cancer treatment. Their approach is holistic and multidisciplinary, providing a range of supportive care options such as dietary counseling, psychological support, adapted physical activities, socio-aesthetics, and osteopathy. These services are delivered by a network of certified and compassionate practitioners who are dedicated to addressing both the physical and psychological impacts of cancer.

Research indicates that over 80% of cancer patients experience physical or psychological effects related to their condition or its treatment, regardless of their diagnosis date. Scientific studies have shown that supportive care can effectively reduce mortality, recurrence rates, and side effects, while also enhancing the efficacy of primary treatments. A significant majority of the French population views supportive care as being as crucial as the primary treatments themselves.

Dr. Rémy Salmon, a cancer surgeon, supports Jinko’s approach, stating: “Jinko strives to understand patients' needs better and supports them at the right time, in the right way, with the right person. Doctors need additional support with supportive care, and it's a great thing that Jinko has taken this initiative.”

The Jinko care journey begins with a personalized consultation with a nurse who evaluates the patient's specific needs and creates a tailored care plan. This plan includes weekly care sessions, either in-person or via video calls, and is supplemented by regular advice and micro-exercises provided through Jinko’s app. The nurse remains a consistent point of contact throughout the process, ensuring continuous, individualized support.

Digital technology plays a crucial role in Jinko’s services. The start-up has developed its own technology platform to facilitate coordination among nurses, patients, and practitioners, allowing patients to access their care and exercises seamlessly.

A testimonial from a patient underscores the value of Jinko’s services: “A personalized care journey with experienced and compassionate professionals enabled me to return to work with confidence. I highly recommend Jinko! It’s a wonderful experience.”

Jinko is also committed to addressing the often high costs associated with supportive care. The start-up is working to offer reduced rates with the long-term goal of making these services entirely free. This ambition reflects Jinko’s dedication to ensuring that every person affected by cancer has access to essential care without financial barriers.

Faustine, a co-founder of Jinko, outlines the company’s goals: “Our aim is to support 1,000 patients in the next 12 months and continue innovating to provide high-quality care throughout and after their cancer treatment.” The pilot phase of Jinko’s program has already demonstrated a 38% average increase in quality of life after three months, and the company plans to deliver over 50,000 care sessions in the next three years.

Clara Cornu and Alexandre Mordacq from 360 Capital expressed their enthusiasm for Jinko’s potential: “We are delighted to support the talented Jinko team in their first fundraising round. The issue of supportive care is still under-addressed today, and we are convinced that the company's approach will benefit many.”

Mamadou Dembele, Senior Associate at AFI Ventures, added: “We were impressed by Faustine and Anthony's vision for addressing a market with limited digital solutions. Their holistic approach, integrating technology with a range of human support services, convinces us that it's the right strategy for this underserved sector.”