NeoCare Nordic

What NeoCare Nordic does

NeoCare Nordic ApS is a Denmark-based medical device company founded in 2022 and headquartered in Copenhagen that develops and commercializes CareFold®, a neonatal mattress-carrier system for use in hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs). CareFold is a UKCA- and CE-marked Class I medical device consisting of a foldable, reusable mattress made from medical-grade pressure-relieving foam with integrated support elements (head anchor, head wings, body wings, foot anchor, and handles), a removable cotton fitted sheet, and a system of accessories including tube/wire locks (Rose for 3–9 Fr and Blue for 42–48 Fr), anti-slide bumpers in S/M/L sizes, and a lift safety clip. The product is designed to enable calm positioning, gentle handling, and secure organization of medical tubing and wiring for neonates up to 2,500g both inside and outside the incubator, and to support standardized clinical workflows, shift handovers, and Kangaroo Mother Care / skin-to-skin practice in alignment with WHO, NIDCAP, and GFCNI guidance.

The company sells CareFold directly to hospitals through a sales-led enterprise motion (live virtual demonstrations, Calendly booking, and inquiry forms) and through a developing distributor and partnership network, with pricing and country availability disclosed only on direct inquiry. NeoCare Nordic is supported by clinical co-development partnerships with Rigshospitalet, Aalborg University Hospital, Karolinska University Hospital, Akademiska Sjukhuset (Uppsala), and Texas Children's Hospital, and has received financial backing from CVX Ventures, the Novo Nordisk Foundation, Innofounder, Innobooster, Mikrolegat, and the BioMedical Design Novo Nordisk Foundation Fellowship Programme. The patent for the CareFold design is pending, and the CareFold trademark is registered.

Name

NeoCare Nordic

Legal name

NeoCare Nordic ApS

Website

https://neocarenordic.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NeoCare Nordic is a Copenhagen-based medical device company that develops and sells CareFold®, a CE- and UKCA-marked Class I neonatal mattress-carrier system used by hospital NICUs to support gentle handling, tube and wire management, and parent-infant bonding for preterm infants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neonatal Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Child Care Services (62441)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Nanny & In-Home Infant/Toddler Care Services (EDACAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Newborn Developmental Support & Soothing Techniques (NCS) (HSAAACAJ)

Keywords

• Neonatal medical devices
• NICU positioning systems
• Neonatal mattress carrier
• Preterm infant care
• Kangaroo mother care

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: Sale of CareFold neonatal mattress-carrier system and accessories including mattresses, fitted sheets, locks (Rose and Blue), clips, and bumpers (S/M/L sizes). The reusable design supports long-term clinical sustainability and multiple patient uses.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NeoCare Nordic develops and sells the CareFold® neonatal mattress-carrier system, a UKCA and CE-marked Class I medical device for NICUs. The system comprises a foldable, reusable medical-grade foam mattress with integrated support elements, a removable cotton fitted sheet, tube/wire locks, anti-slide bumpers, and a lift safety clip, enabling gentle handling, calm positioning, and standardized workflows for preterm infants up to 2500g inside and outside the incubator.

Product overview

NeoCare Nordic offers the CareFold® neonatal mattress-carrier system, a UKCA and CE-marked Class I medical device designed for NICUs. The system consists of a foldable, reusable mattress with integrated support features (head anchor, head wings, body wings, foot anchor, handles), a removable cotton fitted sheet, and accessory components including tube/wire locks (Rose and Blue variants), anti-slide bumpers (S/M/L sizes), and a lift safety clip. The system supports gentle care and handling, calm positioning, and secure organization of tubes and wires inside and outside incubators, enabling standardized workflows and parent-infant bonding including skin-to-skin care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CareFold®: Neonatal mattress-carrier system for NICUs that supports gentle care, safe handling, calm positioning, and parent-infant bonding. UKCA and CE-marked medical device class I.

Products and services

• CareFold® Mattress A foldable, reusable neonatal mattress-carrier made from medical-grade foam with pressure-relieving properties. Features integrated support elements (head anchor, head wings, body wings, foot anchor, handles) and supports multiple positioning configurations (flat, elevated, nesting, lift, preparation) for neonates up to 2500g inside and outside the incubator. Designed for NICUs to standardize handling and enable skin-to-skin care.
• CareFold® Sheet A removable fitted cotton sheet designed to fit the CareFold® mattress, supporting hygiene and reuse between patients. Can be cleaned according to instructions for use.
• CareFold® Tube and Wire Lock System (Rose and Blue variants) Lock components that secure medical tubing and wiring near the patient. Rose locks accommodate tubes/wires Ø 3-9 Fr (1-3 mm) and Blue locks accommodate Ø 42-48 Fr (14-16 mm). Locks rotate and secure to designated attachment points on the CareFold mattress to reduce unintended dislodgement.
• CareFold® Anti-Slide Bumpers (Short, Medium, Long) Anti-slide bumpers available in Short (S), Medium (M), and Long (L) sizes used to support positioning of neonates during various care activities.
• CareFold® Lift Safety Clip Lift safety clip component used with the CareFold® mattress system to support safe handling and transfers of neonates.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports skin-to-skin care for preterm infants requiring continuous medical support
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• RigshospitaletcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Scandinavia's largest hospitals and leading research institutions in neonatology. Collaboration in clinical development and product refinement based on real-world NICU challenges.
• Aalborg University Hospital DenmarkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Danish university hospital with neonatal care expertise, collaborating on product development and clinical validation.
• Karolinska University HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading Swedish university hospital known for healthcare innovation. Collaboration on clinical development and product testing.
• Akademiska Sjukhuset (Uppsala University Hospital)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish university hospital collaborating on neonatal care solutions and product development.
• Texas Children's HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest and most renowned pediatric hospitals in the United States, providing international clinical perspective and collaboration on neonatal care practices.
• World Health Organization (WHO)coreOthersCareFold is designed to align with WHO recommendations for Kangaroo Mother Care, family-centered care, and zero-separation. The company references WHO guidelines as the basis for their product design philosophy.
• NIDCAP Federation InternationalminorOthersInternational organization focused on developmentally supportive care in neonatal units. CareFold aligns with NIDCAP principles for neuroprotective care.
• GFNI (Global Fund for NICU Innovations)minorOthersFoundation focused on neonatal care innovations. CareFold aligns with GFNI's zero-separation campaign recommendations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inspiration Healthcare: UK-based medical device company specializing in neonatal intensive care equipment including warming, respiratory support, and neuroprotection. Comparable as a NICU-focused specialist with a similar scale and European base.
• Atom Medical: Japanese specialist manufacturer focused exclusively on neonatal and perinatal medical equipment including incubators, warmers, and infant care devices. Closest direct peer given its NICU-only specialization and neonatal positioning focus.

Broad incumbents

• Natus Medical: US-based provider of medical devices and software for newborn care, including hearing screening, neurology, and NICU workflow. Overlaps with NeoCare Nordic's NICU customer base and care standardization value proposition.
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: Global leader in respiratory care and NICU products including infant warmers, nasal CPAP circuits, and neonatal interfaces. Comparable as a large incumbent serving NICUs with adjacent medical devices, though CareFold's positioning focus is more niche.
• Drägerwerk: German medical technology company with a broad NICU portfolio including incubators, warmers, and neonatal monitoring. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same clinical environment (NICUs) as NeoCare Nordic but with a much wider product range.
• Philips Avent / Philips Neonatal: Philips serves NICUs with monitoring, imaging, and parent-infant care products. Broad incumbent with deep hospital relationships that could represent both a competitor and an acquisition channel for NICU niche devices like CareFold.
• Getinge: Swedish medical technology company with a substantial NICU and perinatal care portfolio including incubators and neonatal ventilation. Comparable as a major incumbent serving the same hospitals; potential strategic acquirer of NICU niche players like NeoCare Nordic.
• Medela (NICU / Medela NICU Solutions): Swiss-based company with a dedicated NICU portfolio including feeding, breastfeeding, and family-centered care products. Comparable as an incumbent focused on the parent-infant bonding side of NICU care, where CareFold also competes.

Emerging players

• Bistos (BTI): Korean manufacturer of neonatal care equipment including infant warmers, phototherapy, and NICU monitors. Comparable as a smaller international NICU device specialist with similar emerging-market expansion dynamics.
• BabyBe GMBH: Early-stage company developing preterm infant bonding and Kangaroo Mother Care devices that mimic parental touch in the NICU. Comparable as a small emerging player focused on family-centered neonatal care, overlapping in KMC positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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