Proteor
Proteor is a France-based orthotics and prosthetics company operating 60+ clinics across 8+ countries, manufacturing 3D-printed prosthetic devices, braces, and orthopedic equipment for individual amputees and orthotic patients through clinics, e-commerce, and healthcare-provider channels.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1913
- HeadquartersDijon, France
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Proteor does
Proteor (PROTEOR FRANCE) is a France-headquartered, privately held orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) company founded in 1913 and operating across more than 60 orthopedic centers in at least eight countries, including France, the United States, Germany, China, Japan, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, and Morocco. Its product portfolio spans scoliosis bracing, amputation prosthetics, plagiocephaly helmets, trauma orthoses, knee osteoarthritis supports, and equipment for multiple disabilities, sold through company-operated clinics, a DTC e-commerce storefront (shop-emear.proteor.com), and healthcare-provider partnerships.
The company's core technology is proprietary 3D-printed prosthetic manufacturing, centralized in its Digital Solutions platform (digitalsuite-en.proteor.com) for 3D scanning and printing. In April 2025 Proteor launched the first-ever non-vase mode definitive socket via 3D printing, and in February 2025 it acquired Filament Innovations to internalize filament-based additive manufacturing capacity for next-generation O&P production. These moves position 3D printing as the company's principal cost and lead-time differentiator over traditional prosthetic fabrication.
Proteor generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of prosthetic devices, components, and orthopedic equipment, with additional professional-services revenue from digital and 3D printing solutions. End-customers are individual amputees and orthotic patients served through the clinic and e-commerce channels, with reimbursement support from insurers and health programs in Belgium and the Netherlands. The company is institutionally backed by Ardian (2021) and a 2025 follow-on consortium of BNP Paribas Développement, Bpifrance, Crédit Mutuel Equity, and Eurazeo.
Proteor firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Proteor
- Legal name
- PROTEOR FRANCE
- Website
- https://orthopaedics.proteor.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1913
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Proteor is a France-based orthotics and prosthetics company operating 60+ clinics across 8+ countries, manufacturing 3D-printed prosthetic devices, braces, and orthopedic equipment for individual amputees and orthotic patients through clinics, e-commerce, and healthcare-provider channels.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Proteor industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG)
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Where Proteor is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Dijon
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
Proteor business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Prosthetic Devices and Components: Sale of orthopedic prosthetic devices and components including artificial limbs and related hardware for amputees and patients with limb loss.
- Digital Solutions and 3D Printing Services: Advanced digital solutions utilizing 3D printing technology for custom prosthetic manufacturing, including definitive sockets and components.
- Orthopedic Equipment: Sale of orthopedic equipment and components through both direct orthopedic centers and online shop platform.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Bionic/prosthetic arms with cost varying by model and features |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Proteor product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Proteor designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete range of orthopedic prosthetics and orthotic devices (limb prostheses, scoliosis braces, trauma supports, osteoarthritis knee braces, plagiocephaly helmets, and multiple-disability equipment) through 60+ orthopedic centers, an online component shop, and international offices. The offering centers on proprietary 3D-printed custom prosthetic manufacturing, including the first non-vase mode definitive socket, supported by a Digital Solutions Suite for 3D scanning and printing.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Prosthetic Devices for Amputation Prosthetic solutions for individuals who have undergone amputation, including advanced 3D-printed prostheses for improved fit and functionality, offered to patients through Proteor's orthopedic centers and healthcare provider partners.
- Scoliosis Bracing Treatment Solutions Orthopedic treatment solutions for scoliosis, providing support and correction for patients with spinal curvature conditions.
- Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) Treatment Solutions Treatment solutions for plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) in babies, providing corrective cranial orthotic devices.
- Trauma Orthosis Treatment Orthotic solutions for trauma-related injuries, providing support and rehabilitation devices for patients recovering from traumatic injuries.
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee Bracing Knee treatment solutions including braces and supports for patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee.
- Multiple Disability Mobility Equipment Comprehensive equipment solutions for individuals with multiple disabilities, providing specialized support and mobility devices.
- Orthopedic Centers (Clinical Services) Network of more than 60 orthopedic centers providing patient care, clinical assessment, prosthetic fitting, and ongoing support for orthopedic and prosthetic solutions.
- Orthopedic Equipment and Components Components and devices for orthopedic applications, including prosthetic components and orthopedic materials, distributed through Proteor's online shop and partner clinics.
- Digital Solutions Suite Digital suite of solutions offered by PROTEOR, including 3D scanning and printing technology for prosthetic manufacturing, enabling clinicians to produce custom prosthetics.
- Non-Vase Mode Definitive Socket (3D Printed) First-ever definitive socket produced via 3D printing in non-vase mode, representing an advancement in digital prosthetic manufacturing and an expansion of PROTEOR's digital solutions portfolio.
- 3D Printed Prosthetics (Ukraine Initiative) Advanced 3D-printed prosthetic components produced locally to improve access and reduce costs for veterans and civilians in Ukraine through partnerships with TrainAI, One World Strong, and Unbroken Ukraine.
Quantifiable outcome
- Project aims to reduce costs and production delays for prosthetic components in Ukraine through local 3D printing production
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Proteor
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Proteor technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Proteor partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- TrainAIcoreCollaboration with TrainAI to deliver 3D printing technology for prosthetic production in Ukraine. The project aims to produce prosthetic components locally, reducing costs and production delays, and restore mobility and dignity to war-affected individuals.
- One World StrongcorePartnership with One World Strong to deliver 3D-printed prosthetics in Ukraine amid the ongoing war. Initiative aims to improve access and reduce costs for veterans and civilians requiring prosthetic devices.
- Unbroken UkrainecoreCollaboration with Unbroken Ukraine to produce prosthetic components locally using 3D printing technology. Project focuses on restoring mobility and dignity to war-affected individuals.
- TrainAIcorePROTEOR partnered with TrainAI and other Ukrainian organizations to deliver advanced 3D-printed prosthetics in Ukraine. The project seeks to raise $150,000 to support the purchase and deployment of 3D printing technology.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Proteor competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Proteor social profiles
Digital presenceProteor financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Proteor leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Proteor funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors5 records
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Proteor M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Proteor
What does Proteor do?
Proteor designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete range of orthopedic prosthetics and orthotic devices (limb prostheses, scoliosis braces, trauma supports, osteoarthritis knee braces, plagiocephaly helmets, and multiple-disability equipment) through 60+ orthopedic centers, an online component shop, and international offices. The offering centers on proprietary 3D-printed custom prosthetic manufacturing, including the first non-vase mode definitive socket, supported by a Digital Solutions Suite for 3D scanning and printing.
Is Proteor a public or private company?
Proteor is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Proteor founded?
Proteor was founded in 1913. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Proteor based?
Proteor is headquartered in Dijon, France, in the Europe region.
How does Proteor make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Prosthetic Devices and Components are the primary driver. The others are digital Solutions and 3D Printing Services and orthopedic Equipment.
Does Proteor have an API?
No public API is recorded for Proteor.
What industry is Proteor in?
Proteor's product category is Orthopedic Prosthetics and Orthotics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHAEAH, Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems), with a secondary code of HLAHAEAI, Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses). Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3842.