Sahva A/S

What Sahva A/S does

Sahva A/S is Denmark's largest provider of body-worn assistive devices (kropsbårne hjælpemidler), operating under the brand 'Sahva Ottobock Care' as a subsidiary of the German global prosthetics leader Ottobock. Founded in 1870 and headquartered in Copenhagen with a main clinic in Brøndby, Sahva runs more than 30 clinics nationwide and serves over 14,000 Danes annually. Its core product categories are prosthetics (arm and leg), orthoses and braces, compression and support stockings, orthopedic footwear, and custom foot insoles. The company's technology stack centers on 3D scanning and emerging 3D-printed prosthetic socket manufacturing, supplemented by mobile app development and custom shoe design collaboration with Kolding Design School.

Sahva's revenue model is anchored in Danish municipal subsidies under Service Law §112 (bevilling), where municipalities authorize and pay for assistive devices prescribed to residents. Additional revenue streams include direct consumer e-commerce sales through the Sahva webshop, Sygeforsikring Danmark health insurance subsidies (200 DKK per insole), private-pay co-payments for orthopedic footwear (legally mandated at 610 DKK for children and 1,100 DKK for adults in 2026), and a B2B subscription-style Sahva Athletes 24/7 service for elite sports clubs. Distribution spans a 30-clinic nationwide network, an inside-sales call center handling 800+ calls daily with 20 representatives, online booking, and an e-commerce webshop.

The company serves private individuals with mobility or amputation needs, diabetics requiring specialized foot care (addressing approximately 285,000 Danes with diabetes), arthritis sufferers (~30% of customers), workers needing orthopedic safety footwear, athletes and sports enthusiasts, and Danish municipal procurement bodies. Specialized clinical staff including bandagists (prosthetists/orthotists), orthopedic shoemakers, insole specialists, and foot therapists deliver services under the leadership of CEO René Engskov.

Name

Sahva A/S

Legal name

Sahva A/S

Website

https://sahva.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1870

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Sahva A/S is Denmark's largest provider of body-worn assistive devices, operating 30+ clinics nationwide under the 'Sahva Ottobock Care' brand to deliver prosthetics, orthoses, compression therapy, orthopedic footwear, and custom insoles, primarily reimbursed through Danish municipal subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prosthetics and Orthotics Healthcare Services

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Limb Prosthetics (Upper/Lower Extremity Prosthetic Systems) (HLAHAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG), Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ)

Keywords

• Prosthetic devices
• Orthotic braces
• Orthopedic footwear
• Compression therapy
• Custom foot insoles

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Healthcare Subsidies (Bevilling): Sahva receives payment from Danish municipalities for body-worn aids (prosthetics, orthotics, orthopedic shoes, foot insoles) provided to residents with municipal subsidies. Patients receive a bevilling (authorization) from their municipality, and Sahva delivers the prescribed aids. This is the primary revenue stream for assistive devices.
2. E-commerce (Webshop) Sales: Direct consumer sales through Sahva's webshop for ready-made orthopedic products including insoles, compression stockings, socks, and other foot care products.
3. Health Insurance Denmark Subsidies: Members of Sygeforsikring Danmark can receive subsidies of 200 DKK per insole (up to 400 DKK per pair) for custom-made foot insoles.
4. Sahva Athletes B2B Services: 24/7 emergency support hotline and services for elite sports clubs, providing specialized orthopedic aids for athletes.
5. Private Pay Services: Services paid directly by patients, including co-payments for orthopedic footwear (legally mandated deductibles) and products/services not covered by municipal subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sahva A/S designs, manufactures, and fits custom-made body-worn assistive devices — prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthoses (braces and supports), compression and support stockings, orthopedic footwear, and custom foot insoles — delivered through 30+ nationwide clinics, a webshop, and phone/online booking. The company serves Danish individuals primarily through municipal subsidies (bevilling) under Service Law §112, with private pay options and a B2B sub-brand (Sahva Athletes 24/7) for elite sports clubs.

Product overview

Sahva Ottobock Care is a nationwide Danish healthcare company providing body-worn assistive devices with over 30 clinics across Denmark. The company operates as a unified healthcare services platform offering four core product categories: (1) Prostheses (arm and leg prosthetics), (2) Orthoses and braces (for arms, shoulders, elbows, hands, legs, knees, and ankles), (3) Compression and support stockings, and (4) Orthopedic footwear and custom foot insoles. The portfolio includes sub-brands such as Sahva Athletes (24/7 sports injury hotline) and encompasses individually manufactured, semi-orthopedic, and factory-made orthopedic shoes; custom-made foot insoles; and CE-marked orthopedic safety shoes. The company also operates a webshop for retail products and provides educational resources through its knowledge center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sahva Athletes: A specialized 24/7 emergency hotline service for elite sports clubs, providing immediate orthotic and bandaging assistance for injured athletes.

Products and services

• Prostheses (Proteser) Custom-made artificial limbs for arm and leg amputees, with options for children and adults including specialized prostheses for sports and daily activities. Provided via clinical fitting and municipal subsidy (bevilling) channels.
• Orthoses and Bandages (Ortoser/Bandager) Orthopedic braces and supports for arms, shoulders, elbows, hands, legs, knees, and ankles — providing stability, restricting movement, or supporting recovery from injury and chronic conditions such as drop foot.
• Compression and Support Stockings (Kompression og støttestrømper) Medical compression stockings and support garments for circulatory support and edema management, including fittings for breast-operated women.
• Orthopedic Footwear (Ortopædisk fodtøj) Specialized footwear for children and adults including individually manufactured shoes, semi-orthopedic shoes, factory-made orthopedic shoes, and orthosis shoes. Available in dedicated categories for diabetes, arthritis, and general orthopedic needs, with co-payment pricing set annually by Social- og Boligministeriet.
• Custom Foot Insoles (Fodindlæg) Custom-made orthopedic insoles for conditions including flat feet (platfod), heel spurs (hælspore), fallen arches (nedsunken forfod), pronation, arch support, and general foot pain. From approximately 1,950 DKK per pair including free adjustment.
• Sahva Athletes 24/7 24/7 specialized emergency hotline and B2B orthopedic service for elite sports clubs, providing immediate orthotic and brace solutions for athletes with acute injuries. Operated by clinic manager and physiotherapist Daniel Brøgger.
• Orthopedic Safety Shoes (Ortopædiske sikkerhedssko) CE-marked orthopedic safety/work shoes for workers requiring foot condition accommodations, including ESD protection and metal-free variants. Available through municipal subsidies or employer/job center funding.
• Orthosis Shoes (Ortosefodtøj) Shoes specifically designed to accommodate orthoses, with opening pligmas for easy entry, adjustable volume, and flexible soles for natural gait. Available from brands including Duna and Klaveness.
• Sahva Webshop Online store offering ready-made orthopedic footwear, insoles, compression stockings, care products, and accessories shipped directly to customers across Denmark.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14,000+ Danes helped annually with custom foot insoles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OttobockcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSahva operates as 'Sahva Ottobock Care,' indicating a strategic partnership with Ottobock, a global leader in prosthetic and orthotic technology. This partnership provides access to Ottobock's technology portfolio and international expertise in mobility solutions.
• Kolding Design SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with external consultants from Kolding Design School to develop new orthopedic shoe designs with focus on aesthetics, colors, soles, and materials to make orthopedic footwear resemble regular shoes.
• Patient Associations (Patientforeninger)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as partners in Sahva's knowledge section, providing resources and information for patients with various conditions requiring orthopedic aids.
• Samarbejdspartnere (Collaborative Partners)minorOthersVarious collaborative partners listed in Sahva's knowledge center for professional resources and referrals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Össur: Icelandic-headquartered global leader in prosthetics, braces, and compression therapy. Closest direct competitor to Sahva in product portfolio (prosthetic sockets, orthotic braces, orthopedic insoles) and business model (clinician-fitted devices reimbursed through healthcare systems).
• Bauerfeind: German manufacturer of orthopedic braces, compression stockings, and orthopedic insoles. Directly comparable product portfolio across orthotics and compression, with a strong clinical channel in DACH and broader European markets overlapping with Sahva's German-Ottobock heritage.
• Blatchford Group: UK-based prosthetics manufacturer specializing in lower-limb prosthetic components and integrated prosthetic systems. Directly comparable in prosthetic technology and clinical channel model, competing for the same amputee and mobility patient segments in Europe.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of medical compression, orthoses, braces, and orthopedic insoles. Overlaps with Sahva's compression stocking and orthotics lines and operates a similar clinical-channel distribution model across Europe.
• THUASNE: French orthopedic solutions company producing braces, compression therapy, and orthopedic footwear/insoles. Direct peer in orthotics and compression product lines and in clinician-channel distribution across European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics and the parent company of Sahva. Directly comparable technology portfolio in prosthetics, orthotics, and compression, but operates across 60+ countries with a much broader product range than Sahva's Denmark-only orthotic and prosthetic services.
• Enovis (DJO Global): US-listed global medical technology company with a dedicated orthopedic and rehabilitation franchise spanning bracing, orthopedic insoles, and recovery sciences. Comparable in orthopedic braces and supports to Sahva's orthotics portfolio, though as a broad diversified incumbent rather than a focused DME specialist.

Emerging players

• Streifeneder ortho.production GmbH: German manufacturer of prosthetic and orthotic components, including prosthetic feet, knees, and modular components. Comparable to Sahva in prosthetic component supply within the European clinician channel, particularly as a supplier relationship rather than full-service operator.
• SIGVARIS Group: Swiss-headquartered global leader in medical compression therapy. Direct overlap with Sahva's compression and support stockings line, serving the same patient populations via clinical and pharmacy channels.

Regional players

• Hanger Clinic: US-headquartered, largest North American provider of orthotic and prosthetic patient care services. Directly comparable in service-delivery model (nationwide clinic network of O&P specialists), but operates primarily in the US rather than Europe, making it a regional rather than direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SahvaTube
• Facebookfacebook.com/sahva.dk
• Instagraminstagram.com/sahva.dk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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