TeamBest

What TeamBest does

TeamBest is a privately held, founder-controlled multinational medical device company headquartered in Springfield, Virginia, with operating history dating to 1977. Founder and CEO Krishnan Suthanthiran built the enterprise from a single Iridium-192 brachytherapy seed product into a holding company for over a dozen specialized subsidiaries spanning brachytherapy seeds (Iodine-125, Palladium-103, Iridium-192, Gold-198), cyclotron systems ranging from 6 MeV to 100 MeV, the ion Rapid Cycling Medical Synchrotron (iRCMS) for proton and carbon therapy, teletherapy machines (Equinox, GammaBeam 100-80), the Beta-Cath vascular brachytherapy system, the SimulView ultrasound platform, and radiation dosimetry instrumentation (MOSFET, Quart Nonius).

Revenue generation is anchored on quote-based hardware sales of capital equipment to hospitals, cancer treatment centers, nuclear medicine departments, and research institutions in 100+ countries, supported by an enterprise sales motion with dedicated phone lines, regional distribution through wholly-owned subsidiaries in Canada, India, France, and Italy, and active presence at major radiation oncology conferences (ASTRO, AAPM, ESTRO, SNMMI, RSNA). Professional services for installation, training, and calibration provide an attached recurring layer to the equipment base. The 2007 acquisition of MDS Nordion's external beam therapy and irradiator product lines (USD 32 million in acquired annualized revenue, approximately 150 employees) and the 2008 acquisition of Best Theratronics Ltd. (with over CAD 40 million reinvested across five cyclotron models) define the modern scale of the business.

The umbrella structure also includes non-core and non-profit affiliates: the Best Cure Foundation (2007) for global health promotion, Best Automation & Robotics, Best NDT, the former Best Entertainment production arm, and Kitsault Energy, a proposed LNG export terminal. Management depth is concentrated among veteran engineers and clinical specialists (Manny Subramanian in R&D, Vasile Sabaiduc in cyclotrons, Andrei Ciresianu in radiation oncology solutions, Tom Rowden in oncology software, Tom Kraus in dosimetry), and key R&D sites are maintained in Ottawa, Vancouver, Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Bristol.

Name

TeamBest

Legal name

Best Medical International, Inc.

Website

https://teambest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TeamBest is a privately held multinational medical device company founded in 1977 that operates over a dozen subsidiaries manufacturing radiation oncology, brachytherapy, cyclotron, and particle therapy systems sold directly to hospitals and cancer centers in 100+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiation Oncology Equipment

NAICS

Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Radiation Oncology (HLAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Radioisotope Production (Reactor/Cyclotron, Mo-99/Tc-99m, I-131, Lu-177, etc.) (EUAKAIAA), Radiation Therapy Isotopes & Sources (Brachytherapy seeds, sealed sources for oncology) (EUAKAIAD), Radiation Measurement, Dosimetry & Monitoring Services (Personal/environmental dosimetry, calibration labs) (EUAKAIAH), Radioisotope Production (Reactor/Cyclotron/Gamma) (HLAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Radiation oncology equipment
• Brachytherapy seeds
• Cyclotron systems
• Medical particle therapy
• Radiation dosimetry

Headquarters

HQ city

Springfield

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Hardware Sales: Sale of medical radiation therapy equipment including brachytherapy seeds, cyclotrons, teletherapy machines, ultrasound systems, irradiators, and accessories. Equipment sold directly to hospitals, cancer treatment centers, and medical facilities globally.
2. Cyclotron Systems and Particle Therapy: Sale of cyclotron systems ranging from compact 6 MeV to 100 MeV variable energy systems, synchrotrons for particle therapy, and related equipment for radioisotope production and cancer treatment
3. Vascular Brachytherapy Systems: Sale of vascular brachytherapy products including the Beta-Cath system for treatment of restenosis after stenting procedures
4. Professional Services and Support: Customer service, technical support, training, and installation services for medical equipment

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TeamBest develops, manufactures, and distributes medical radiation therapy and diagnostic equipment for hospitals, cancer treatment centers, and research institutions. Its portfolio includes brachytherapy radioactive seeds, cyclotron systems for medical isotope and PET biomarker production, teletherapy machines, particle therapy synchrotrons, ultrasound imaging systems, vascular brachytherapy devices, and radiation dosimetry/quality assurance equipment. The company sells directly to healthcare providers and offers installation, training, technical support, and calibration services across its product lines.

Product overview

TeamBest is a multinational medical company founded in 1977 in Springfield, Virginia, operating as a holding company for over a dozen subsidiary brands. The portfolio is organized around cancer diagnosis and treatment: Best Medical International serves as the core brand for brachytherapy (seeds, markers, applicators, needles, kits, templates); Best Cyclotron Systems and Best Theratronics provide cyclotron systems (B-100, BG-95, 15p-70p models) and teletherapy equipment (GammaBeam, Equinox) for radioisotope production and radiation therapy; Best Particle Therapy offers synchrotrons for proton/carbon ion therapy; Best Nomos provides ultrasound imaging with SimulView technology; Best Vascular supplies the Beta-Cath vascular brachytherapy system; Huestis Medical and CNMC Company contribute radiotherapy accessories and dosimetry QA equipment; Best Total Solutions integrates these components into comprehensive treatment packages for breast and prostate cancer. The group also includes Best Automation & Robotics, Best Cure Foundation (non-profit healthcare), and Kitsault Energy (energy sector subsidiary).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Best Total Solutions: Comprehensive brachytherapy solutions for breast and prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Best Cure Foundation
• Best Particle Therapy
• Kitsault Energy
• Cyber Sonalis Ultrasound System
• Beta-Cath System
• GammaBeam Teletherapy System

Products and services

• Best Radioactive Brachytherapy Seeds (Iodine-125, Palladium-103, Iridium-192, Gold-198) Radioactive seed sources used for low-dose-rate (LDR) and high-dose-rate (HDR) brachytherapy treatment of prostate, breast, and other cancers; for hospitals, cancer treatment centers, and radiation oncology departments.
• B-100 Cyclotron System Self-contained cyclotron system delivering single or batch doses of [18F]FDG and additional advanced [18F] biomarkers on demand for PET imaging; for nuclear medicine departments, radiopharmacies, and PET imaging centers.
• Best Cyclotron Systems Product Line (BG-95 Sub-Compact, 15p, 25p, 35p, 70p) Rang of cyclotron systems from sub-compact BG-95 through 15p, 25p, 35p mid-range up to 70p and 100 MeV variable-energy systems for medical radioisotope production and research; for nuclear medicine departments and research institutions.
• iRCMS (ion Rapid Cycling Medical Synchrotron) Synchrotron for particle therapy using protons, carbon, and lighter ions to treat cancer patients with ultimate treatment flexibility; for advanced particle therapy centers and academic hospitals.
• GammaBeam 100-80 Teletherapy System Cobalt-60 external beam teletherapy machine for radiation treatment of cancer; for radiation oncology departments in hospitals and cancer centers.
• Equinox Teletherapy System External beam teletherapy system for radiation treatment of cancer; for radiation oncology departments and hospitals.
• Best Cyber Sonalis Ultrasound System Ultrasound system with patented SimulView technology providing simultaneous live views of the prostate in both planes for HDR, LDR, RF, and cryosurgical procedures; for hospitals, cancer centers, and image-guided brachytherapy programs.
• Novoste Beta-Cath 3.5F Vascular Brachytherapy System Vascular brachytherapy delivery system for treatment of in-stent restenosis after coronary stenting; for interventional cardiology departments and cath labs.
• Best Total Solutions (Comprehensive Brachytherapy Solutions) Integrated brachytherapy solution packages for breast and prostate cancer combining radioactive seeds, markers, applicators, needles, templates, afterloading accessories, and imaging equipment; for hospitals and cancer centers setting up complete brachytherapy programs.
• AccuBoost Partial Breast Radiotherapy System Partial breast radiotherapy system for image-guided accelerated partial breast irradiation; for radiation oncology departments treating breast cancer.
• Huestis Medical Radiotherapy Equipment (Simulators, Block Cutters, X-ray Collimators, Brachytherapy Chairs, Thermoplastic Positioning) Radiographic/fluoroscopic radiotherapy simulators, block cutters for IMRT, X-ray collimators, brachytherapy chairs, and thermoplastic positioning devices; for radiation oncology departments and radiotherapy clinics.
• CNMC Radiation Dosimetry and Quality Assurance Equipment Radiation dosimetry and quality assurance equipment including accelerator QA, dose monitors, dosimetry phantoms, radiation physics instruments, and MOSFET dose verification systems; for medical physics departments at hospitals and cancer treatment centers.
• Best Dosimetry Services (Personal Dosimetry and Treatment Accessories) Personal dosimetry services and treatment accessories for radiation measurement and quality assurance in medical environments; for medical physics departments and radiation safety officers.
• Best Medical Canada Products (MOSFET Dosimeters, Positioning Equipment, Cyclotron Products) Canadian-offered MOSFET dosimeters, positioning equipment, and cyclotron products; for Canadian hospitals and cancer treatment centers.
• Arplay Medical Positioning Equipment and QA Phantoms Patient positioning equipment, thermoplastics, QA phantoms, and MOSFET dosimetry products; for European radiation therapy and medical physics departments.
• Best Automation & Robotics Solutions Cost-effective industrial automation solutions including robotic work cells using major robot manufacturers and custom robotics; for manufacturers and process operators seeking turnkey automation.

Quantifiable outcome

• First company to design and produce 70 MeV cyclotron in North America (shipped to Italy)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of WisconsincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2020TeamBest Global and Best Medical International signed Memorandum of Understanding with University of Wisconsin for carbon therapy research and development. Partnership focuses on low-cost proton-to-carbon ion radiotherapy development.
• Kitsault EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKitsault Energy is a TeamBest-affiliated company developing LNG export terminal at Kitsault, BC. Founder Dr. Krishnan Suthanthiran also founded Kitsault Energy. Company proposes strategic energy corridor to Asia for Canadian energy exports.
• Global Non-Resident Indians Association (GNRIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGNRIA established by Dr. Krishnan Suthanthiran to promote India as a global leader and strengthen India-Canada relations
• Best Cure FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit foundation established in Virginia, USA in 2007 to promote healthcare and education globally. Works to eradicate contagious disease, malnutrition and poverty, and provide superior healthcare at low cost worldwide.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TeamBest-Your-Total-Medical-Systems-Solution-Provider-101800979105480
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/443172

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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