Steeper Group

What Steeper Group does

Steeper Group is a Leeds-headquartered, privately held supplier of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive-technology products and services, operating for over 100 years (founded circa 1920). The company designs, manufactures, and distributes upper-limb prosthetics (including the proprietary Espire Elbow, Steeper Myoelectric System branded as Myo-Kinisi, custom silicone prosthetics, and distributed TASKA multi-articulating hands), lower-limb prosthetics (including the distributed PROTEOR Freedom QUATTRO microprocessor-controlled knee, prosthetic feet, liners, sockets, and paediatric solutions), and orthotics (including the proprietary Vivica3D 3D-printed orthotics line). Its core technology centres on myoelectric signal-based control and microprocessor-driven actuation, complemented by bespoke manufacturing of custom silicone devices and 3D-printed orthotic supports.

The company operates a vertically integrated commercial model combining hardware sales and clinical services. Revenue streams include sale of prosthetic and orthotic devices, custom silicone prosthetics, and accessible-technology products alongside direct patient-care services delivered through commissioned clinical centres. GTM is primarily enterprise field sales targeting NHS commissioning (with a flagship NHS contract serving the Kent and Medway region via the Kent and Medway Prosthetics Centre) and parallel private-pay services through the London Prosthetics Centre. International reach is provided through SteeperUSA and a global distributor network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based given the custom nature of fittings. Customer segments span limb amputees, orthotic patients, NHS/public healthcare payors, private-pay patients, and paediatric patients, with marketing centred on clinical content, case studies, downloadable catalogues, and clinician training programmes such as UpSkill by Steeper.

Name

Steeper Group

Legal name

Steeper Group

Website

https://rslsteeper.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Steeper Group is a UK-headquartered, 100-year-old prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive-technology manufacturer and clinical-services provider, serving NHS-commissioned patients, private-pay individuals, and international distributors with myoelectric, microprocessor-controlled, and 3D-printed devices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prosthetics and Orthotics

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Prosthetic Components & Rehabilitation Accessories (Liners, Feet, Knees, Sockets) (HLAHAMAD), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ), Prosthetics, Orthotics & Bracing (POB) (HSABAKAG)

Keywords

• Prosthetic devices manufacturing
• Orthotic products
• Assistive technology
• Myoelectric prosthetics
• Clinical prosthetics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Prosthetic Devices Sales: Sale of upper limb and lower limb prosthetic devices including myoelectric hands, elbows, feet, knees, and components. Products sold directly to patients and through NHS contracts.
2. Orthotic Products and Solutions: Sale of orthotic devices including spinal, limb, and head/neck supports. Includes custom Vivica3D 3D-printed orthotics.
3. Clinical Services: Direct patient care services including prosthetic fitting, adjustment, and rehabilitation support through clinical centres.
4. Custom Silicone Prosthetics: Bespoke silicone prosthetic solutions providing highly personalized cosmetic and functional prosthetic outcomes.
5. Accessible Technology: Assistive technology products for accessibility and independence.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Steeper Group designs, manufactures and supplies prosthetic limbs (upper-limb myoelectric systems, microprocessor-controlled knees, feet, hands, cosmetic devices), orthotic devices including 3D-printed Vivica3D solutions, and custom silicone prosthetics. It also operates clinical service centres delivering prosthetic and orthotic fitting, rehabilitation and ongoing patient care to NHS-funded and private-pay patients.

Product overview

Steeper Group is a prosthetics, orthotics, and assistive technology company with over 100 years of history, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and clinical services. Their prosthetic offerings include upper limb solutions (Espire™ Elbow, TASKA CX, Steeper Myoelectric System, terminal devices, partial hand solutions, cosmetic hands) and lower limb solutions (Freedom QUATTRO microprocessor knee, prosthetic feet, liners, sockets). Their orthotics division provides Vivica3D 3D-printed orthotics alongside traditional orthotic solutions for all body regions. The company also operates clinical service centers (Kent and Medway Prosthetics Centre, London Prosthetics Centre) and offers custom silicone prosthetic services. Products range from cosmetic/cosmetic-functional devices to advanced myoelectric and microprocessor-controlled prosthetics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UpSkill by Steeper: A prosthetics training and education platform by Steeper Group
• Espire Elbow
• Vivica3D by Steeper
• TASKA CX
• Myo-Kinisi

Products and services

• Espire™ Elbow Microprocessor-controlled myoelectric prosthetic elbow for upper-limb amputees, providing precise control and natural movement patterns to support independent living and professional use.
• TASKA CX Multi-articulating prosthetic hand distributed by Steeper, positioned as faster, stronger, and more connected than previous generations, designed for upper-limb amputees.
• Steeper Myoelectric System (Myo-Kinisi) Proprietary myoelectric control system for upper-limb prosthetics that uses intuitive muscle-signal-based control to drive prosthetic hands and arms.
• Freedom QUATTRO Microprocessor-controlled, actively powered prosthetic knee for above-knee amputees, distributed by Steeper under partnership with PROTEOR, offering enhanced mobility and more natural gait.
• Vivica3D by Steeper 3D-printed custom orthotic solution providing personalised bracing and support across multiple body regions, leveraging additive manufacturing for precise fit.
• Custom Silicone Prosthetics Bespoke silicone prosthetic solutions providing highly personalised cosmetic and functional restoration, including realistic silicone prosthetic hands and fingers.
• Kent and Medway Prosthetics Centre NHS-commissioned clinical service delivering prosthetic fitting, adjustment, and rehabilitation support to NHS patients across the Kent and Medway region.
• London Prosthetics Centre Private-pay prosthetic clinical service offering advanced prosthetic solutions and clinical care in London, including premium cosmetic silicone restorations and advanced myoelectric devices.
• UpSkill by Steeper Training and support program for prosthetists and clinicians, providing comprehensive prosthetic rehabilitation capability and ongoing clinical support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving Kent and Medway region following major NHS contract win

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and flagship.

• SHW (Real Estate Advisory)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSHW is a real estate advisory firm that oversaw the leasing transaction for Steeper Group's new 14,432 sq ft facility on Lower Boxley Road in Maidstone. SHW facilitated the relocation following the company's major NHS contract win.
• PectusLabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSteeper Group announced a sole UK distributorship agreement with PectusLab, expanding their orthotic product portfolio with PectusLab's solutions distributed exclusively through Steeper's UK network.
• PROTEORcoreTechnology or IntegrationSteeper Group distributes the FREEDOM QUATTRO microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knee by PROTEOR, an advanced actively powered prosthetic knee for above-knee amputees.
• TASKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSteeper Group distributes TASKA prosthetic hands, featuring the TASKA CX model described as 'Faster. Stronger. More Connected.' - advanced multi-articulating prosthetic hands.
• NHSflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor NHS contract win driving expansion with 14,432 sq ft facility in Maidstone for Kent and Medway region. Steeper Group serves as a commissioned provider of prosthetic services to NHS patients.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ottobock: Global market leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and microprocessor-controlled knees (C-Leg). Directly comparable to Steeper across upper-limb myoelectric devices, lower-limb prosthetics, and orthotics, with substantially larger scale and global distribution.
• Fillauer: US-based manufacturer of prosthetic components, including terminal devices, feet, and orthotic joints. Competes with Steeper in component-level prosthetics and shares exposure to upper-limb and lower-limb clinical channels.
• College Park Industries: US manufacturer of prosthetic feet and lower-limb components serving custom-fabricated prosthetic markets. Comparable to Steeper's lower-limb and component portfolio and a competitor in international prosthetic distribution.
• Ossur: Iceland-based global prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer with strong bionic knee and branded silicone portfolios (Rheo, Pro-Flex, Iceross). Competes head-to-head with Steeper in lower-limb prosthetics and orthotic bracing across NHS and private markets.
• PROTEOR: French prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer whose Freedom QUATTRO microprocessor knee is distributed by Steeper in the UK. Operates a directly comparable product range in upper- and lower-limb prosthetics and competes in the same European clinical channels.
• TASKA Prosthetics: New Zealand-based developer of multi-articulating prosthetic hands whose TASKA CX is distributed by Steeper in the UK. A direct peer in the upper-limb myoelectric category and a counterparty that could choose to distribute directly in Steeper's core market.
• Blatchford Group: UK-based prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer with a focus on microprocessor-controlled lower-limb devices (e.g., Linx, Elan). Closest domestic competitor to Steeper, sharing NHS contract exposure and an overlapping UK clinical services footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Hanger, Inc. US-listed provider of orthotic and prosthetic clinical services through a national patient-care network. Broader and more diversified than Steeper but operates the same patient-care-centric clinical services model and competes for advanced device prescriptions.

Regional players

• Peacocks Medical Group: UK-based orthotics manufacturer and clinical services provider focused on spinal, lower-extremity, and custom orthotic solutions. Direct UK regional competitor to Steeper's orthotic portfolio and NHS clinical services.

Emerging players

• Endolite India (ReBoocon Bionics): India- and UK-based prosthetic and orthotic manufacturer offering microprocessor knees and feet at price points aimed at emerging markets. Competes with Steeper on cost-sensitive NHS and private-pay opportunities outside the premium tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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