What Paramount Bed does

Paramount Bed Co., Ltd. is a Japanese manufacturer of medical, nursing care, and consumer sleep/wellness beds, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Tokyo, operating as the core production subsidiary of Paramount Bed Holdings Co., Ltd. (TYO: 7817). The company designs and manufactures electric hospital and home care beds (Rakusho Fit, Rakusho Wing, Rent, Quora ONE), pressure ulcer prevention mattresses, patient lifts, the Nemuri SCAN bed-embedded sleep measurement sensor, and an IoT-enabled Smart Bed System for healthcare facilities, alongside the Active Sleep consumer brand of automated driving beds for the wellness market. Technology investment is anchored by the in-house Paramount Bed Sleep Research Institute, which conducts original research on back-raising mechanics, bed-exit sensing, and sleep measurement, and the company holds IGBC Gold certification at its Indian subsidiary's manufacturing facility.

The business operates across three core customer segments: medical/hospital facilities requiring ICU and critical-care beds with digital nursing solutions; elderly care and nursing facilities requiring specialized care beds with fall and pressure ulcer prevention; and individual consumers served both through Japan's public nursing care insurance rental channel and through five physical showrooms under the Active Sleep and Nemuri Gallery brands. The revenue model is predominantly hardware sales, supplemented by rental distribution (via subsidiary Paramount Care Service), maintenance/inspection services (via subsidiary Paratechno), and an emerging venture investment activity targeting healthcare technology startups such as CROSS SYNC (remote ICU) and Runtrip (community health).

Go-to-market combines direct B2B sales to medical and care institutions, direct-to-consumer showroom and online sales in Japan, and a manufacturing/expansion presence in India (Paramount Bed India Pvt. Ltd., Bawal, Haryana, operational October 2024). Distribution leverages Japan's public nursing care insurance rental system, and partnerships extend the company's reach into clinical research (Kobe University) and elite sports conditioning (Japan Rugby Football Association JAPAN BASE). Recent corporate moves include the Heartlab acquisition (December 2024), strategic minority investments in healthcare startups, and ongoing product platform extension toward IoT and AI-enabled remote monitoring, positioning the company to evolve from a pure medical bed manufacturer toward a sleep-and-care data platform.

Name

Paramount Bed

Legal name

Paramount Bed Co., Ltd. (パラマウントベッド株式会社)

Website

https://paramount.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paramount Bed is a Japanese manufacturer of medical, nursing care, and consumer sleep beds, serving hospitals, elderly care facilities, and individual consumers through direct sales, showrooms, and Japan's public nursing care insurance rental system.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical and Nursing Care Beds

NAICS

Mattress Manufacturing (337910), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers (449)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Household Furniture (2510)

akta.pro primary industry

Hospital Bed, Lift & Transfer Equipment (Beds, Hoyer Lifts, Slings) (HSABAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sleep Technology & Smart Sleep Devices Retail (Sleep Trackers, Smart Mattresses) (CRAIABAH), Mattress & Pillow Components Manufacturing (Ticking/Pillow Shells/Protectors) (IMAOAKAE), Sleep Accessories Retail (Toppers, Pads, Wedges, Blankets, White Noise) (CRAIABAF)

Keywords

• Medical hospital beds
• Nursing care beds
• Automated sleep technology
• Smart bed systems
• Pressure ulcer prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Tokyo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical and Nursing Care Beds: Sale of electric hospital beds, nursing care beds, and related equipment to medical facilities, elderly care facilities, and individuals. Products include 楽匠フィット (Rakusho Fit), 楽匠ウィング, レント, and クオラONE series.
2. Mattresses and Accessories: Sale of specialized mattresses including standard, high-standard, and pressure ulcer prevention mattresses, along with bedside rails, tables, IV poles, and other accessories. Many products available through nursing care insurance rental programs.
3. Active Sleep Consumer Beds: Premium automated sleep beds (Active Sleep) sold directly to individual consumers, including W-model and E-model for health-conscious individuals seeking improved sleep quality.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Paramount Bed manufactures and sells medical, nursing care, and home care beds along with mattresses, patient lifts, sleep measurement sensors, and IoT-enabled digital care platforms. The company serves both enterprise customers (hospitals and elderly care facilities) through direct sales and individual consumers through showrooms and Japan's nursing care insurance rental system, with its Active Sleep brand targeting health-conscious consumers seeking automated sleep optimization.

Product overview

Paramount Bed operates as a medical and nursing care bed manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio spanning personal/home care products, medical facility equipment, and digital solutions. The core product lines include the Active Sleep consumer brand (automated sleep control beds and mattresses for active lifestyle users) and the nursing care bed series (楽匠フィット/楽匠ウィング/レント/クオラONE) with specialized mattresses like here care air mattresses for pressure ulcer prevention. Add-on modules include lifts (床走行式電動介護リフト/ベッド設置式リフト エレベオ), bed options (side rails, tables, IV poles), and sleep measurement sensors (眠りSCAN). The company also provides integrated platforms including the Smart Bed System for healthcare facilities and Digital Nursing Solutions for care settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Active Sleep: Automated driving bed brand featuring sleep measurement sensors, dedicated app for sleep tracking, and自动驾驶ベッド (self-driving bed) technology for health-conscious consumers seeking improved sleep quality.

Products and services

• Active Sleep BED Automated driving bed that automatically adjusts mattress hardness and bed positioning based on sleep state data from a built-in sleep measurement sensor, paired with a dedicated app for daily sleep tracking. Targeted at health-conscious individual consumers seeking improved sleep quality.
• Active Sleep MATTRESS Mattress designed for the Active Sleep BED system with adjustable firmness and materials tailored to sleep optimization, sold to individual consumers.
• Rakusho Fit (楽匠フィット) Nursing care bed with Fit Line bottom technology that reduces body shift during back-raising, available in H-type and X-type variants with optional panoramic design. Sold to elderly care facilities and home care settings.
• Rakusho Wing (楽匠ウィング) Wide 100 cm nursing care bed with Rakuraku Motion technology, convertible to Long size, offering spacious comfort for care recipients. Sold to elderly care facilities and home care users.
• Rent (レント) Compact low-floor electric bed designed for home use with space-saving design and three board color options, distributed through Japan's nursing care insurance rental system.
• Quola ONE (クオラONE) Electric bed with stretch back-raising function and dedicated app for remote operation, designed for improved usability in home care and elderly care settings.
• Smart Bed System IoT-enabled bed management system integrating sensors, patient monitoring, and data connectivity for medical and elderly care facilities.
• Digital Nursing Solution Digital solutions platform for nursing care, including bed operation apps and connectivity features for elderly care and home care environments.
• Nemuri SCAN (Sleep Measurement Sensor) Bed-embedded sleep measurement sensor system placed under the mattress to monitor sleep states, enabling the Active Sleep automated adjustments and supporting healthcare facility applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Active Sleep BED used in Kobe University joint research on improving nurse night-shift sleep efficiency and healthcare safety/work reform

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RuntripcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 December 2025Runtrip, operator of the running app Runtrip, announced expansion into the healthcare sector in collaboration with Paramount Bed. Runtrip raised ¥190 million in third-party funding (total funding ~¥630 million) and is focusing on community impact and health indicators through this partnership with Paramount Bed.
• CROSS SYNCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025CROSS SYNC from Yokohama raised ¥230 million in a Series A2 extension third close funding round, with Paramount Bed, SBI Shinsei Corporate Investment, and ALM as underwriters (total raised capital ~¥520 million). CROSS SYNC's remote ICU platform 'iBSEN DX' integrates vital signs and EMR data from critical care beds (including Paramount Bed products) to enable real-time patient monitoring and deterioration risk visualization, and obtained Japan's first medical device certification compliant with Japanese Society of Intensive Care Medicine guidelines.
• Kobe UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParamount Bed entered a joint research agreement with Kobe University ( announced June 2026) to conduct intervention research on nurse night-shift sleep using the 'Active Sleep BED'. The research aims to improve sleep efficiency during night shifts and achieve healthcare safety and work reform goals.
• Japan Rugby Football Association (JAPAN BASE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParamount Bed signed an official partner contract with the Japan Rugby Football Association's strengthening base 'JAPAN BASE', providing sleep measurement sensors to support athlete conditioning and performance.
• Paramount Bed India Pvt. Ltd. (IGBC Gold Certified Factory)coreOthersParamount Bed Holdings Co., Ltd.'s Indian subsidiary, Paramount Bed India Pvt. Ltd., received IGBC Gold certification for its factory in Bawal, Haryana (operational from October 2024), recognizing environmental performance, energy efficiency, water resource management, and safety.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arjo: Arjo is a Swedish medical device company focused on patient handling, hygiene, and pressure ulcer prevention, including medical beds, lifts, and DVT prevention products. Directly comparable to Paramount Bed's care bed, lift (リフト/エレベオ), and pressure ulcer mattress offerings serving elderly care facilities.
• LINET Group: LINET Group is a European-based manufacturer specializing in hospital beds and care beds for acute and long-term care settings, with strong presence in ICU and elderly care. Closely comparable to Paramount Bed's core medical/nursing care bed portfolio and pressure ulcer prevention mattress offerings.
• Invacare: Invacare manufactures home and long-term care medical equipment including hospital beds, mobility products, and pressure ulcer prevention surfaces. Comparable to Paramount Bed's home care bed and consumer-facing wellness product lines, with overlapping nursing care insurance and rental distribution models in some markets.

Broad incumbents

• Stryker: Stryker's Medical division includes hospital beds, stretchers, and related acute care infrastructure. A broad incumbent with overlapping products in critical care beds and patient handling, serving similar hospital customers though spanning a much larger medtech portfolio.
• Tempur Sealy International: Tempur Sealy is one of the largest global mattress and sleep product manufacturers, with brand portfolios spanning traditional and smart bed categories. Comparable to Paramount Bed's mattress manufacturing and consumer sleep products, though much larger scale and primarily retail-distributed.
• Hillrom (Baxter): Hillrom, now part of Baxter International, is a global leader in hospital beds, patient monitoring, and medical equipment with broad ICU and med-surg bed lines. Directly comparable to Paramount Bed's medical facility segment and Smart Bed System offering, though Hillrom's portfolio spans a much wider medical device range.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare manufactures a broad range of durable medical equipment including hospital beds, patient lifts, mobility aids, and respiratory products. Comparable to Paramount Bed's hospital bed, lift, and home medical equipment portfolio across both facility and home care channels.

Emerging players

• Sleep Number: Sleep Number is a US-based smart bed company with adjustable firmness, integrated sleep tracking, and connected consumer products. Comparable to Paramount Bed's Active Sleep consumer brand and embedded sensor technology, though focused exclusively on consumer rather than medical channels.
• Eight Sleep: Eight Sleep is a tech-forward smart sleep company offering temperature-regulated, sensor-equipped mattress pods with subscription services. Comparable to the consumer-facing Active Sleep brand's automated sleep optimization approach, though focused on thermal regulation rather than bed articulation.

Others

• Frenchay Healthcare (Stryker / Arjo competitor): Note: included for adjacency. Paramount Care Service subsidiary competes broadly with home medical equipment rental and wholesale distribution providers serving Japan's nursing care insurance rental channel. Comparable as channel-adjacent ecosystem participants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments5 records

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