Kalogon

What Kalogon does

Kalogon, Inc. is a Melbourne, Florida-based medical device company founded in 2019 by former SpaceX engineers, including founder and CEO Tim Balz. The company develops smart seating solutions built around its proprietary Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS), which combines patent-pending adaptive air cell technology with machine learning and real-time sensors to dynamically manage seating pressure, improve blood flow, and reduce pressure injuries for people who sit for extended periods. Pressure injuries are described as a healthcare crisis costing the U.S. system an estimated $20 billion annually and claiming more lives each year than nearly any form of cancer. The core product portfolio includes the Orbiter and Orbiter Med smart wheelchair seat cushions, the Bondar custom fabricated wheelchair back cushion, the Booster air management system, and the Orbiter Aviation variant for pilot seating; three SKUs (Orbiter Med E2609, Bondar E2617, Booster K0108) carry Medicare coding enabling insurance reimbursement.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of smart cushions, distributed nationally via four major DME partners (National Seating & Mobility, Numotion, Reliable Medical, Paragon Mobility), clinical partnerships, and direct sales. Revenue mechanics are anchored in Medicare/insurance reimbursement pathways, which materially expand the addressable patient population. In 2024, Kalogon received a NIDILRR SBIR grant, and in late 2025 it completed a flight test with the U.S. Air Force 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron under an AFWERX SBIR contract aboard a B-52H Stratofortress, with planned expansion to additional platforms and adjacent commercial aviation and automotive markets. The company is a graduate of the AARP AgeTech Collaborative and Praxis SCI Incubate accelerators.

Operationally, Kalogon opened a $50 million dedicated production facility in Melbourne, Florida in December 2025, tied to a doubling of revenue year-over-year, and reported that medical revenue more than tripled year-over-year ahead of a $5.75 million Series A closed in June 2026 led by Enable Ventures. The company is venture-backed (~$10.25M disclosed equity across 2022, 2024, and 2026), privately held with 11–50 employees, and currently distributes within the United States with stated plans to expand distribution internationally.

Name

Kalogon

Legal name

Kalogon, Inc.

Website

https://kalogon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kalogon is a Melbourne, Florida-based medical device company that builds smart wheelchair cushions and seating systems using adaptive air cell technology and machine learning to prevent pressure injuries, serving wheelchair users and expanding into military, commercial aviation, and automotive seating.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Seating Devices

NAICS

Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing (336360)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Rubber & Plastics Footwear (3021)

akta.pro primary industry

Seating & Positioning Systems (Cushions, Backs, Pressure Relief) (HLAHAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI), Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ), Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG)

Keywords

• Smart wheelchair cushions
• Pressure management seating
• Medical seating devices
• Durable medical equipment
• Adaptive seating solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Smart Cushion Hardware Sales: Sale of smart wheelchair cushions and seating products including Orbiter, Orbiter Med (Medicare-coded), Bondar (Medicare-coded), and Booster (Medicare-coded). Products are sold through DME distributors, direct sales, and clinical partnerships.
2. Medicare/Insurance Reimbursement: Products such as Orbiter Med (E2609), Bondar (E2617), and Booster (K0108) are Medicare-coded, allowing reimbursement through insurance channels for qualifying customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kalogon manufactures and sells smart wheelchair cushions and adaptive seating systems built on its proprietary Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS), combining real-time sensors, adaptive air cell surfaces, and machine learning to improve blood flow and increase seating tolerance. The product portfolio includes Medicare-coded seat cushions (Orbiter Med), back cushions (Bondar), and air management accessories (Booster), with an aviation variant under development.

Product overview

Kalogon offers a platform of smart seating solutions built around its proprietary Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS) technology with patent-pending air cell technology. The core product portfolio includes the Orbiter and Orbiter Med smart wheelchair seat cushions (with Orbiter Med being Medicare-approved, code E2609), the Bondar custom wheelchair back cushion (Medicare code E2617), and the Booster air management system (Medicare code K0108). The full system works as an integrated seating solution where the seat cushions and back cushion work together, all connected to a mobile app that enables personalized control and monitoring. The company also offers an Orbiter Aviation product for commercial and military aviation applications. Accessories are available for all core products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sentinel powered by Kalogon: Smart cushion technology platform referenced in EULA and app services.

Products and services

• Orbiter Smart Wheelchair Cushion The original smart wheelchair cushion that uses Advanced Pressure Management System (APMS) technology with patent-pending air cell technology to clinically validate improved blood flow and comfort, targeted at wheelchair users and clinical providers.
• Orbiter Med (Medicare-coded E2609) Medicare-approved smart wheelchair seat cushion with the same APMS technology as Orbiter, coded E2609 for Medicare reimbursement eligibility, sold to healthcare providers and DME distributors serving wheelchair users.
• Bondar (Medicare-coded E2617) Custom fabricated wheelchair back cushion providing postural support, coded E2617 for Medicare reimbursement, designed to work alongside seat cushions for complete seating system coverage for wheelchair users.
• Booster (Medicare-coded K0108) Air management system for vertical air wheelchair cell cushions, coded K0108, designed to enhance air circulation and pressure management in wheelchair seating for users needing additional support.
• Orbiter Aviation Aviation-specific version of the Orbiter smart cushion designed for pilot seating in commercial and military aircraft, currently in flight testing for B-52 and E-4B long-duration missions.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than tripled medical revenue year-over-year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• U.S. Air Force (AFWERX)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025AFWERX Small Business Innovation and Research (SBIR) contract for testing Kalogon Smart Cushion aboard B-52H Stratofortress. Testing evaluated comfort, circulation, and fatigue reduction for aircrew on 24-36 hour missions. Plans to manufacture nine cushions in early 2026 for long-duration sortie testing.
• National Seating & MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor DME (Durable Medical Equipment) distribution partner serving customers nationally with Kalogon's smart seating products.
• Reliable MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor DME distribution partner serving customers nationally with Kalogon's smart seating products.
• NumotioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor DME distribution partner serving customers nationally with Kalogon's smart seating products.
• Paragon MobilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor DME distribution partner serving customers nationally with Kalogon's smart seating products.
• AgeTech Collaborative from AARPsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKalogon is a graduate of the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP startup accelerator, which holds an investment stake in the company.
• Praxis SCI IncubatesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerKalogon is a graduate of the Praxis SCI Incubate program, which holds an investment stake in the company.
• Commercial Aviation PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial aviation partnerships in development for applying smart seating technology to pilot seats.
• Automotive PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive partnerships in development for applying smart seating technology to driver seats.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Comfort Company (by VGM): Wheelchair cushion and back manufacturer (Acta-Relief, Curve) sold through DME distributors, comparable product offering and channel.
• Ride Designs: Custom-fabricated wheelchair cushions and backs (Ride Java, Ride Custom) competing in the same premium custom seating segment as Kalogon's Bondar.
• Star Cushion Products: Manufacturer of air-cell and foam wheelchair seat cushions distributed through DME channels in the U.S., directly competing with Orbiter/Orbiter Med.
• Vicair: Specialist maker of air-cell-based wheelchair cushions and back supports (Vicair Adjuster, Vicair Active), competing head-to-head with Orbiter, Orbiter Med, and Bondar in the same pressure-management category.

Broad incumbents

• Invacare / Motion Composites: Legacy DME manufacturer of wheelchairs and seating products distributed through the same national DME channel as Kalogon, with overlapping cushion categories.
• Permobil (incl. ROHO): Major DME and complex rehab manufacturer that owns the ROHO air-cell cushion line, a directly competing category of pressure-relief wheelchair cushions. Closest incumbent peer on product/category and reimbursement footprint.
• Sunrise Medical: Large global wheelchair and seating manufacturer (Quickie, JAY, Switch) covering manual and power wheelchairs plus seat cushions. Overlaps with Kalogon through the cushion and seating system category and shared DME channels.
• Ottobock: Global prosthetics, orthotics, and wheelchair cushion/seating manufacturer serving clinical and DME channels. Directly comparable in category and reimbursement, though much broader portfolio.

Regional players

• Etac: European-headquartered mobility and seating manufacturer (Etac R82, Convaid, Star) with comparable wheelchair cushion products serving primarily European clinical and DME channels.

Others

• Recaro Aircraft Seating: Tier-1 commercial aircraft seating supplier relevant as a potential partner/competitor for Kalogon's Orbiter Aviation line in commercial cockpits and crew seating.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors12 records

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M&A

Investments

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