Johanniter

Name

Johanniter

Legal name

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V.

Website

https://johanniter.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian Healthcare and Social Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitals, Clinics & Charitable Healthcare Providers (BPAGACAB), Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Medical Missions & Global Health NGOs (BPAGACAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian healthcare services
• Emergency medical response
• Nursing and elder care
• Refugee support services
• International humanitarian aid

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Primary funding source from private donors, corporate donors, and sponsors. Multiple donation mechanisms including one-time, monthly, annual donations, testamentary donations, and occasion-based donations.
2. Government and Institutional Funding: Co-financing from German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) and European Union for international humanitarian missions. WHO partnerships for emergency medical teams.
3. Social Services Fees: Fees for services including nursing care, home emergency call systems, first aid courses, and facility rental. Some services covered by health insurance.
4. Membership Fees: Fördermitgliedschaft (supporting membership) program providing recurring revenue with benefits including foreign repatriation service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Johanniter is a German humanitarian non-profit organization operating 20 hospitals, ~80 medical care centers (MVZ), nursing and senior care facilities, 134 refugee shelters, home emergency response systems (Hausnotruf), and first aid training programs. It also delivers international humanitarian aid in 17 countries through WHO-certified emergency medical teams and a network of 54 local partners.

Product overview

The Johanniter is a German humanitarian organization with over 900 years of history, operating through multiple entities including Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (emergency aid), Johanniter GmbH (healthcare facilities), and Johanniter-Service GmbH (technical services). The organization employs approximately 90,000 people and provides a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare and social services. The core products include: 20 hospitals and rehabilitation clinics, approximately 80 medical care centers (MVZ), nursing services, home emergency response (Hausnotruf), first aid training, child and youth services, refugee support, and international aid operations in 17 countries. Johanniter Service GmbH provides technical and medical technology support, while Johanniter HealthCare-IT Solutions offers IT services to the healthcare sector. The organization also operates the Johanniter Akademie for education and training, and publishes the 'acht' online magazine. The recent Dedalus HealthCare system implementation standardized digital processes across all clinics, reflecting a modernization of their healthcare delivery infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Johanniter-Hausnotruf Home emergency response system providing 24/7 monitoring and rapid response for individuals at home, particularly elderly and vulnerable people. Available via monthly subscription, partially covered by nursing care insurance.
• Erste-Hilfe-Kurse (First Aid Courses) First aid training courses preparing individuals for emergency situations, offered both in-person and through e-learning platforms with standard course fees.
• Rettungs- und Fahrdienste (Rescue and Transport Services) Emergency medical services including ambulance transport, rescue operations, and medical transport between facilities.
• Krankenhäuser (Hospitals) 20 acute care hospitals and specialist rehabilitation clinics providing comprehensive medical treatment and care. Standardized on Dedalus HealthCare IT systems.
• Pflegedienste (Nursing Services) Ambulatory nursing services supporting self-sufficiency at home, including hospice work and assisted living options.
• Senioreneinrichtungen (Senior Facilities) Residential care facilities including nursing homes, assisted living, and day care for elderly and dementia patients.
• Hospize (Hospice Care) End-of-life care services providing dignified support for terminally ill patients and their families.
• Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (Child and Youth Services) Comprehensive support for young people including foster care, school and individual accompaniment, after-school programs, and daycare facilities.
• Hilfe für Menschen mit Fluchthintergrund (Refugee Support) Integration support for refugees including language assistance, administrative guidance, playgroups for children, and sponsorship programs. Operates 134 shelters with capacity for 30,000 refugees.
• Medizinische Versorgungszentren (MVZ - Medical Care Centers) Outpatient care centers offering approximately 80 panel doctor positions across multiple specialties including general practice, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, and more.
• Kältehilfe (Cold Weather Aid) Winter emergency services providing warmth stations, warm meals, clothing, blankets, and basic medical care for homeless individuals via cold weather buses (Kältebusse).
• Auslandshilfe (International Aid) Worldwide humanitarian assistance operating in 17 project countries with 54 partner organizations, reaching 2 million people in 2024, focusing on health, disaster relief, and livelihoods security. Includes WHO-certified emergency medical teams.
• Johanniter Akademie (Education and Training) Educational offerings including first aid courses, nursing schools, and training programs offered both in-person and digitally across Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reached 2 million people internationally in 2024 through aid programs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AVESAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Local partner organization in Venezuela coordinating initial relief measures with Johanniter staff. Focuses on protection and psychosocial support for women, girls, and children in shelters.
• Malteser HilfsdienstcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026Joint deployment of emergency medical team members to Venezuela earthquake relief. Both organizations are German humanitarian aid organizations working together under WHO coordination for disaster response.
• Venezuelan GovernmentcoreOthers · 28 June 2026Requested Johanniter's medical emergency team deployment following the June 2024 earthquakes. Coordinates access and support for relief operations.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026WHO certification of Johanniter's emergency medical team and request for deployment. Team is part of WHO's emergency medical team network.
• Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 June 2026Provides military aircraft transport for emergency medical team and supplies to Venezuela. Two Bundeswehr aircraft from Wunstorf, Germany used for deployment.
• 54 Local Partner OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of local partner organizations across 17 project countries implementing humanitarian programs. Partners include local NGOs, community organizations, and government agencies.
• DedaluscoreTechnology or IntegrationHealthcare IT provider whose Dedalus HealthCare systems were successfully implemented across all Johanniter acute and specialist clinics, achieving standardized processes and high digitalisation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Malteser Hilfsdienst: Germany's other large faith-based humanitarian NGO; jointly deploys WHO-certified emergency medical teams with Johanniter and competes head-to-head for first-aid training, refugee accommodation, and international emergency response contracts.
• German Red Cross (DRK): National Red Cross society and Johanniter's largest direct competitor across ambulance services, hospitals, blood donation, refugee shelters, first-aid training, and international humanitarian aid in Germany.
• Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB): German welfare organization with overlapping services in ambulance, elderly care, refugee support, and international aid; operates a comparable volunteer-plus-professional model targeting similar donor and government-contract pools.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Federation of Protestant welfare organizations operating hospitals, nursing homes, child and youth services, and refugee programs; competes directly with Johanniter in faith-based social services and healthcare delivery in Germany.
• Caritas Germany: Catholic counterpart to Diakonie running hospitals, elderly care, refugee integration, and child services; competes with Johanniter for the same donor base, government contracts, and skilled nursing workforce.
• AWO (Arbeiterwohlfahrt): Major German welfare association providing elderly care, child and youth services, refugee support, and social counseling; directly comparable service mix and target population to Johanniter's social-services division.
• Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Germany: International medical-humanitarian NGO with German chapter; overlaps with Johanniter's emergency medical team deployments and international health programming, particularly in conflict and disaster zones.

Broad incumbents

• International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC): Global umbrella for national Red Cross societies; coordinates international disaster response and EMT deployments that Johanniter's WHO-certified team plugs into — broader incumbent that defines the operating standards Johanniter must follow.
• Helios (Fresenius): One of Europe's largest private hospital operators; comparable to Johanniter-Kliniken on inpatient care delivery, digital hospital systems, and German DRG economics, though operating as a for-profit incumbent at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Save the Children Germany: German chapter of a global child-rights NGO; overlaps with Johanniter's child and youth services and international programming, and competes for the same institutional and private humanitarian donor pool in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/juhberlin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCcQWrf1zJV4YV_2ozV5el4w
• Facebookfacebook.com/JohanniterKliniken
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/johanniter-unfall-hilfe-ev
• Instagraminstagram.com/die_johanniter
• TikToktiktok.com/@die_johanniter

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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