Mediq

What Mediq does

Mediq is a Netherlands-headquartered European healthcare distribution and solutions platform operating across 14 countries. The company supplies medical devices, healthcare consumables and pharmaceuticals to three overlapping customer groups: hospitals, GPs and care institutions; healthcare professionals; and patients managing chronic conditions at home across diabetes, ostomy, continence, wound care, respiratory care, medical nutrition and infusion therapy. Beyond third-party brands, Mediq sells an own-brand portfolio (Klinion, Curion, Absorin, 365 Healthcare) now unified under the Mediq Select label, and operates a 500+ pharmacy network (200+ owned plus approximately 300 partner pharmacies).

The company runs a product-plus-services model. Core products are physical medical supplies; the technology layer includes MedBIS, a proprietary online ordering and inventory platform embedded into nursing home workflows with automated replenishment, and Pien, a text-based virtual coach for incontinence care that personalises guidance based on order history with a human-nurse callback fallback. Service offerings include Nutrition Denmark (patient and HCP nutrition training), Mediq Technical Solutions (device-led hospital solutions), customised logistics for care institutions, and home hospitalisation programmes supported by the 2021 Remedus acquisition.

Mediq generates revenue through direct sales to healthcare institutions, exclusive distribution partnerships on behalf of third-party medical device suppliers across 13 European markets, online ordering through MedBIS, and direct-to-patient homecare deliveries. The company was taken private by Advent International in 2013 and has pursued an active buy-and-build strategy, completing eight acquisitions between 2021 and 2026 — including Bunzl Healthcare UK (2022), Mathot (Netherlands, 2025), C&P Medical (UK, 2025) and Medguard Healthcare (Ireland, 2026) — to consolidate national positions and add new geographies. Mediq is led by CEO Arjen Linders (appointed February 2024) and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

Mediq

Legal name

Mediq BV

Website

https://mediq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Mediq is a Netherlands-headquartered European healthcare distribution and solutions platform operating in 14 countries, supplying medical devices, consumables and homecare services to hospitals, GPs, care institutions, pharmacies and chronic-condition patients under its own Mediq Select brand and third-party labels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device and Healthcare Products Distribution

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Home Health Care Services (621610), Home Health Care Services (6216), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Injectables & Specialty Medication Support (e.g., insulin, biologics) (HSABALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pharmacy & Health Essentials Delivery (CRAFAFAI), Virtual Pharmacy & Medication Management Integration Platforms (HLALABAL)

Keywords

• Medical device distribution
• Home healthcare supplies
• Chronic care solutions
• Healthcare consumables wholesale
• Medical logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Devices and Healthcare Products: Mediq generates revenue through the sale and distribution of medical devices, healthcare products, and medical supplies to healthcare institutions, professionals, and patients. This includes third-party brands as well as their own-brand product ranges (Klinion, Absorin, Curion, 365 Healthcare, Mediq Select).
2. Healthcare Services and Solutions: Mediq provides services including digital ordering systems, inventory support, education, technical services, clinical guidance, nursing team support, and customized training courses to healthcare professionals. These services support their product revenue and create stickiness.
3. Exclusive Distribution Partnerships: For suppliers, Mediq operates as an exclusive sales, marketing, customer service and logistics partner, providing access to markets in 13 European countries. This generates revenue through distribution fees and margin on sales.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mediq supplies medical devices, healthcare consumables, and associated care services to healthcare professionals and patients across 14 European countries. It distributes third-party and own-brand (Mediq Select / Klinion / Curion / Absorin / 365 Healthcare) products, and complements them with digital platforms (MedBIS ordering, Pien virtual nurse), homecare solutions for diabetes, ostomy, continence, wound, respiratory, nutrition and infusion therapy, and customised logistics and clinical support for hospitals and care institutions.

Product overview

Mediq is a European healthcare provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical devices, healthcare products, and innovative solutions. The company operates a platform-plus-products model, providing medical supplies and equipment alongside digital platforms and services. The product portfolio includes both third-party brands and Mediq's own-brand range (Klinion, Curion, Absorin, and 365 Healthcare), now unified under the Mediq Select label. Digital offerings include MedBIS ordering platform and Pien virtual nurse assistant. Service offerings span homecare solutions (diabetes, ostomy, continence, wound care, respiratory care, medical nutrition, infusion therapy), customized logistics services for care institutions, Nutrition Denmark training services, and Mediq Technical Solutions for hospitals. The company serves hospitals, healthcare facilities, GPs, nurses, and patients across 14 European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mediq Select: A unified label bringing together Klinion, Curion, Absorin and 365 Healthcare products under one brand for consistent quality and value in healthcare supplies.
• Klinion
• Absorin
• Curion
• 365 Healthcare

Products and services

• Mediq Select Unified own-brand label bringing together Klinion, Curion, Absorin and 365 Healthcare medical products under one recognisable Mediq brand, offering healthcare professionals affordable, quality-assured alternatives to third-party brands.
• Pien Virtual Nurse AI-powered virtual coach (NLP conversational assistant) that answers everyday questions about urinary and bowel incontinence, providing personalised information, instruction videos, step-by-step plans and product guidance based on what the patient has ordered from Mediq, with callback escalation to specialist nursing staff when needed.
• MedBIS Online Ordering Platform Proprietary online ordering and information system used by GPs, prescribers, healthcare institutions and nursing home staff to order medical supplies, gain insight into product use and inventories per resident/patient, and trigger automatic replenishment orders.
• Mediq Technical Solutions (Hospital Services) Device-led hospital solutions combining long-standing supplier partnerships, technical expertise and clinical procedure know-how to deliver standard and customised solutions that simplify hospital workflows, improve efficiency and support quality of care.
• Nutrition Denmark Homecare Service Service providing comprehensive nutrition training to healthcare professionals and patients in their homes; upon patient discharge from hospital, Mediq collaborates with municipal healthcare professionals on nutrition plans and supply of medical nutrition and essential devices, with the stated goal of reducing malnutrition and hospital readmissions.
• Customised Logistics Service for Nursing Homes (incl. 65+ Delivery) Tailored logistics service for nursing homes delivering incontinence pads and other products in small, resident-labelled packaging units directly to rooms or cupboards, supported by the 65+ delivery service staffed by older, reliable couriers who deliver as discreetly as possible.
• Homecare Solutions (Diabetes, Ostomy, Continence, Wound, Respiratory, Nutrition, Infusion) Comprehensive chronic-care homecare offering covering diabetes, ostomy, continence, wound care, respiratory care, medical nutrition and infusion therapy, delivering medical supplies, devices, education and clinical support directly to patients' homes across 14 European countries.
• Exclusive Pan-European Distribution for Medical Device Suppliers For medical device and consumables manufacturers, Mediq acts as an exclusive sales, marketing, customer service and logistics partner providing access to 13+ European countries without the supplier having to build its own local infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced malnourished patients and fewer hospital readmissions through Nutrition Denmark service
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Abbott Diabetes CareminorOthers · 4 March 2026Abbott Diabetes Care is the patent holder in a legal dispute (UPC case) concerning glucose monitoring systems. The Hague Local Division of the UPC granted a provisional injunction against MicroTech, Lotus NL, and Mediq NL in this patent infringement case.
• Medguard HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 January 2026Mediq completed the acquisition of Medguard Healthcare, one of Ireland's leading suppliers of medical consumables and equipment. Medguard supports acute and private hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes nationwide. This acquisition expands Mediq's presence in Europe and reinforces its commitment to enable sustainable healthcare.
• Medguard Healthcare (intent)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Mediq announced intent to acquire Medguard Healthcare as an Irish supplier of medical products and services supporting acute and private hospitals, clinics and nursing homes nationwide. The transaction supports Mediq's strategy to combine local strength with European scale.
• C&P MedicalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025Mediq acquired C&P Medical, a UK-based supplier of medical consumables to primary care and community healthcare providers, strengthening Mediq's UK healthcare presence.
• Mathot Medische SpeciaalzakencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 March 2025Mediq acquired Mathot Medische Speciaalzaken, a trusted supplier of medical devices since 1897 and specialist in ostomy care, wound care, incontinence care, and compression therapy in the Netherlands.
• Mathot Medische Speciaalzaken (intent)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024Mediq announced intent to acquire Mathot Medische Speciaalzaken, a specialist in ostomy care, wound care, incontinence care, and compression therapy in the Netherlands.
• Bunzl Retail & Healthcare Supplies Limited (including 365 Healthcare)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2022Mediq acquired Bunzl Retail & Healthcare Supplies Limited in the UK, including its flagship brand 365 Healthcare, which supplies healthcare consumables, equipment, cleaning and hygiene products, and healthcare devices to hospitals, care homes, and other healthcare facilities.
• DiaExpertminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 October 2022Mediq signed agreement to acquire DiaExpert, a diabetes specialist and mail order company for diabetes supplies in Germany, currently part of the Ypsomed Group.
• Skintech ASminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 August 2022Mediq acquired Skintech AS in Norway, a well-established player specializing in high-end medical aesthetic appliances, surgical equipment and products.
• RemeduscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2021Mediq and Remedus joined forces to strengthen the Belgian healthcare market in home care, healthcare solutions and medical devices. With over 70 employees, Remedus focuses on quality care for people with serious illness or chronic condition and supporting hospitals with customised patient care.
• Norwegian Pharmacies and Consumer MarketsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 October 2021Mediq Norway distributed COVID-19 antigen self-tests to the Norwegian consumer market via pharmacies and the construction, electric industry and business markets during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Coloplast: Danish global leader in ostomy, continence, wound care, and skin care products with a strong European homecare franchise. Directly comparable to Mediq across Mediq's key homecare categories (ostomy, continence, wound care) and similar pan-European distribution model.
• Convatec: UK-listed global medical products company focused on ostomy care, continence care, advanced wound care, and infusion sets. Overlaps directly with Mediq's homecare medical device portfolio and serves similar patient populations and care channels in Europe.
• B. Braun: German family-owned medical and pharmaceutical device company with significant European hospital and homecare presence across infusion therapy, wound care, ostomy, and clinical nutrition. Comparable to Mediq in product breadth, European footprint, and hospital/homecare split.
• Paul Hartmann AG: German medical and hygiene products company with strong positions in wound care, incontinence, and surgical/medical consumables across European hospitals and homecare. Comparable product mix and European institutional customer base to Mediq.
• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish-headquartered provider of wound care, surgical, and infection prevention solutions with pan-European reach. Comparable to Mediq in wound care category focus and European hospital-customer model.
• Fresenius Kabi: Global healthcare company specialising in infusion therapy, clinical nutrition, and medical devices across hospitals and homecare. Directly comparable to Mediq's infusion therapy and medical nutrition service lines and homecare channel.
• Hollister Incorporated: US-headquartered, privately held medical products company with global ostomy, continence, and wound care franchises. Overlaps with Mediq's incontinence (Absorin) and ostomy (Mathot) product lines and shares the homecare distribution model.
• OneMed Group: Nordic-anchored medical supply distributor serving hospitals, primary care, and homecare across multiple European countries. Closely comparable to Mediq as a regional medical device and consumables distributor operating across European borders.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Schein: Large global distributor of healthcare and dental products serving office-based practitioners, hospitals, and health systems. Comparable to Mediq as a medical supply distributor, though with a much broader global footprint and deeper presence in North America.
• Bunzl plc: UK-listed global distribution and outsourcing group with a healthcare supplies division (formerly Bunzl Retail & Healthcare Supplies, including the 365 Healthcare brand that Mediq acquired in 2022). Comparable as a healthcare product distributor with European reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A6 records

Investments

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