On a neurotech mission

Paragit is building unique technology to improve the quality of life for millions of patients with neurological disorders

Our Story

Paragit is a Danish MedTech startup with ambitions to contribute to the digitization of the healthcare industry through innovative neurotech

Paragit was founded in 2018 on the dream of developing advanced and patient-friendly technologies to seamlessly improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders.

Founder Mohammad Filfil developed the first functioning prototype and while finishing his MSc in Electrical Engineering, he further developed the Paragit Sleeve.

In 2020, Mathias Milsø Stephensen entered Paragit as co-founder. He has a MSc in Economics and joined the goal to contribute to better care for patients and a better understanding of chronic disorders ultimately leading to a cure for disorders such as Parkinson’s disease.

In 2023, Paragit is on the verge to regulatory approval and initial commercialization.

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Our values

The foundation that drives us

Paragit is a young startup company – curious, innovative, and knowing that securing reliable data is crucial in building a technology that will succeed and help patients all over the world. Our team is fueled on values of:

Innovation

Because we want to digitize the healthcare industry

Curiosity

Because we always look for new possibilities in technology

Integrity

Because we know that trust and reliable data is key in neurotech

Our Team

Our team of bright minds

Meet all at Paragit and the great people backing us up

Mohammed Filfil
Founder, CTO and Lead-Designer

Filfil is an inventor who has been building a variety of projects, including biosensing wearables, bio-inspired robots, and X-ray machines, since the age of seven. He has held positions as Founder, Co-founder, and Hardware Lead in several  startups, including Brixx wallet, Ambiee, and Ernit. Filfil has played a key role in developing Paragit's patented technologies, and has earned recognition for his contributions with several innovation awards in Scandinavia and Silicon Valley.

Mathias Milsø Stephensen
Co-founder, CEO and CFO

Mathias is an Economist by training and holds a degree in Business Management from University College London. Mathias has former experience from founding a SaaS startup focused on Big Data and machine learning to reduce waste in public utilities, the financial sector, and non-profit. Mathias keeps a sharp focus on day-to-day execution and operations.

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Mauricio Henrich
Head of Research & Data Science

Mauricio holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Integrative Neuroscience from University of Aalborg. Mauricio has formerly performed post-doc research within wearable and have a unique background to bridge the clinical and technological challenges. Mauricio is responsible for all activities related to research and data science.

We’re hiring

New skilled colleagues are important for us at Paragit and you will find any open position here or you can send us your resume at contact@paragit.com

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Timeline

See the important milestones in our short history and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news

December 2022

Additional investments from Innovation Fund Denmark and private investors

July 2022

First seed round investment closed

February 2022

Danish Patent and Trademark Office grants patent on the textile sensor system

June 2021

First batch of the Paragit Sleeve ready for delivery

April 2021

Approval from the Danish Medicines Agency to kick off clinical studies

March 2021

Additional investments from Innovation Fund Denmark and private investors

January 2021

Innovation Fund Denmark invests in further development and clinical validationof the Paragit Sleeve and the PD Monitor

June 2020

Support from EIT Health, co-funded by the European Union

March 2020

Danish Patent and Trademark Office grants patent on the impedance compensation circuit embedded in the Paragit Sleeve

April 2018

First prototype of wearable technology

Award-winning MedTech startup

Paragit has won several awards that all make us proud and further fuel our technological ambitions and our dream to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders.

Our partners and supporters

We work closely together with leading experts and key partners in developing both hardware and software. We owe them all a debt of thanks.

Use data to
take care

Paragit is a Danish MedTech startup that uses cutting-edge technology and reliable data to improve quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease and other neuromuscular or neurodegenerative disorders. Join us on our mission towards better care, better understanding, and better lives.