Altano Gruppe

What Altano Gruppe does

Altano Gruppe, operating through Altano International GmbH (registered in Coesfeld, Germany), is a privately held roll-up platform that builds and operates a global network of equine veterinary clinics. Headquartered in Dülmen, the group partners with — rather than fully acquires — independent equine clinics, providing centralized support in HR, finance, IT, business intelligence, marketing, procurement, and continuing education while leaving clinical decision-making and local branding with the partner clinic.

The group's service portfolio spans general equine health care, preventative care, advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI and CT, including standing CT without general anaesthesia), complex surgery, rehabilitation (aquatrainer-equipped), specialized dentistry, internal medicine, sports medicine, and 24-hour emergency care. Underpinning the network is the Altano Academy, an internal training platform partnered with VetPD, offering specialisation certifications, externships, internships, fellowships, and residencies. A partnership with Sleip introduces AI-based gait analysis as an objective lameness-evaluation tool across member clinics.

Commercially, Altano operates a partnership-based go-to-market targeting equine practice owners globally; it pursues an enterprise field-sales approach, with the deal cycle moving from information gathering through practice valuation to close, and clinic partners generally retaining equity- and employment-related optionality (medical autonomy, retained brand). End-customer revenue flows from B2C services delivered to horse owners across ~15 countries in DACH, BeNeLux, France, Nordics, UK, North America, and Oceania, with a dedicated find-a-clinic locator on the website. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and varies by clinic and service type. The group's growth model is materially M&A-driven, supported by a dedicated corporate development team and reported backing from Ufenau-style institutional capital.

Name

Altano Gruppe

Legal name

Altano International GmbH

Website

https://altano-group.vet

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Altano Gruppe is a privately held German roll-up platform that partners with independent equine veterinary clinics across 15+ countries, providing centralized HR, finance, IT, and education support while clinics retain medical autonomy and local branding to serve horse owners with general, advanced imaging, surgical, and rehab care.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Equine Veterinary Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Equine Veterinary Services (AFAEANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Equine Hospital & Surgical Services (HLAMABAF), Veterinary Imaging, Surgery & Specialty Referral Centers (AFAEANAG), Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral (HLAMABAI)

Keywords

• Equine veterinary medicine
• Veterinary clinic network
• Equine diagnostic imaging
• Equine surgery services
• Veterinary continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dülmen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Medical Services: Altano generates revenue through its network of equine clinics providing veterinary services including general health care, preventative care, advanced imaging (MRI and CT), complex surgical procedures, rehabilitation, specialized dentistry, internal medicine, sports medicine, and emergency care. The group model provides centralized support while clinics maintain their operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Altano Gruppe operates an international network of equine veterinary clinics and practices delivering veterinary medicine, surgery, advanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT), rehabilitation, specialized dentistry, internal medicine, sports medicine, and 24-hour emergency care to horses. The company also runs the Altano Academy for veterinary continuing education and partners with external practices for succession, operational support, and international knowledge exchange.

Product overview

Altano Gruppe operates a global network of equine veterinary clinics offering comprehensive veterinary services. The core offering is the Altano Clinic Network, which provides general health care, preventative care, advanced imaging (MRI, CT), complex surgical procedures, rehabilitation, specialized dentistry, internal medicine, sports medicine, and emergency care. Supporting this network is the Altano Academy, an internal training and development hub for employee education and professional growth. Some clinics also offer AI-based gait analysis using Sleip technology. The company serves horse owners seeking quality veterinary care and provides continuing education programs for veterinarians through partnerships with VetPD.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Altano Academy: Internal training platform for lifelong learning, mentorship and professional growth within the Altano Group, providing online learning, webinars, conferences, and exchange groups for employees.

Products and services

• Altano Clinic Network A global network of equine veterinary clinics and practices united under the Altano brand, offering comprehensive veterinary services from general care to advanced specialty procedures to horse owners across Europe, North America, and Oceania.
• Altano Academy Lifelong learning, mentorship, and professional growth program for Altano network employees, including online learning, webinars, conferences, exchange groups, Manager Days, Altano Clubs, Pharmacists' Day, and Future Days, in partnership with VetPD for veterinary continuing education.
• General Health Care & Preventative Care Routine veterinary services including wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, and preventive health management for horses at Altano member clinics.
• Advanced Imaging (MRI & CT) Diagnostic imaging services including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for soft tissue evaluation and computed tomography (CT) for bone structure assessment, with select clinics offering standing CT that does not require general anaesthesia.
• Complex Surgical Procedures Advanced surgical interventions including procedures for conditions such as sarcoid treatment, eye surgeries, and other specialized equine operations performed at Altano clinics.
• Rehabilitation Services Recovery and rehabilitation programs using modern equipment, including aquatrainers for controlled movement with reduced strain on joints during recovery, offered at Altano member clinics.
• Specialized Dentistry Advanced equine dental care and specialized equine dentistry services provided at Altano member clinics.
• Internal Medicine Specialized medical care for internal diseases and systemic conditions affecting horses at Altano member clinics.
• Sports Medicine Specialized veterinary care focused on performance horses, athletic evaluation, and injury prevention at Altano member clinics.
• Emergency Care 24-hour emergency services and overnight hospital care available at many Altano member clinics.
• Veterinary Student Programs Externships, internships, fellowships, and residency programs connecting veterinary students and licensed veterinarians with Altano's global clinic network.
• AI-Based Gait Analysis (Sleip) Objective computer-vision gait analysis using the Sleip AI tool on video of horses in motion to assess lameness, movement patterns, and recovery progress, offered at select Altano clinics and as part of continuing education.

Named customers14 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sleip (AI Gait Analysis)coreTechnology or Integration · 8 May 2026Altano partners with Sleip for AI-based gait analysis technology, offering continuing education courses for veterinarians on objective lameness evaluation using this tool.
• VetPD (Veterinary Professional Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltano Academy partners with VetPD to offer training courses open to both internal employees and external veterinarians and specialists. VetPD provides continuing education content in veterinary medical topics.
• EcovadisminorOthersThird-party sustainability assessment platform used for evaluating Altano's environmental, social, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices.
• Diversity CharterminorOthersAltano has signed the Diversity Charter, committing to promoting diversity and inclusion regardless of gender, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or disability.
• Various Further Training InstitutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAltano Academy facilitates access to recognized further training institutions with corresponding training authorization for specialty certification.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CVS Group: CVS Group is a UK-listed veterinary services operator combining companion animal practices, equine clinics, and referral hospitals. It is directly comparable to Altano in the equine and referral segments and uses a similar acquisition-led growth strategy across European markets.
• VetPartners: VetPartners is a UK- and Europe-wide veterinary group built on the same partnership-and-acquisition model as Altano, with significant equine clinic exposure. It is the closest direct comparable given overlapping GTM (partner with independent clinics, retain clinical autonomy) and overlapping equine service lines.

Broad incumbents

• Mars Veterinary Health: Mars Veterinary Health is the parent of VCA, BluePearl, Linnaeus, and other veterinary networks, and is the most strategic consolidator in the global veterinary services market. It is a broad incumbent because its portfolio overlaps Altano's specialty/equine segments and represents a credible strategic acquirer for the platform at exit.
• Linnaeus Veterinary Group: Linnaeus, owned by Mars Veterinary Health, operates a UK network of referral and primary care veterinary practices including equine hospitals. It is comparable as a specialty/referral veterinary platform with overlapping equine hospital services and central support functions.
• National Veterinary Associates (NVA): NVA is a large US veterinary consolidator owned by JAB Holding, operating general practice, specialty, and equine hospitals. It is a broad incumbent peer that overlaps with Altano on equine hospital and specialty services in North America and shares the multi-site veterinary roll-up model.
• IVC Evidensia: IVC Evidensia is the largest veterinary group in Europe, owned by Mars Veterinary Health, with thousands of clinics across small animal, equine, and specialty care. It is a broad incumbent comparable because it overlaps with Altano's European footprint and equine hospital services, though its portfolio is far more diversified.
• VCA Animal Hospitals: VCA is one of the largest North American veterinary hospital networks, owned by Mars, with a broad portfolio spanning general practice and specialty/equine referral hospitals. It is a broad incumbent comparable because of its specialty hospital footprint and multi-site operating model.

Emerging players

• Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital: Rood & Riddle is one of the largest independent equine specialty hospitals in the United States, with locations in Kentucky and Florida offering surgery, internal medicine, and reproduction services. It is comparable as an independent, high-acuity equine hospital that represents both a peer and a potential partnership target for Altano.
• Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: Hagyard is a major US equine veterinary practice with deep specialty capabilities in surgery, internal medicine, and reproductive services, focused on the Thoroughbred industry. It is comparable as a high-end specialty equine practice in North America and a candidate for partnership or competition with Altano's US clinics.

Regional players

• Greencross Vets: Greencross Vets is the largest veterinary group in Australia and New Zealand, with companion animal clinics and an equine practice arm. It is comparable as a regional multi-site veterinary consolidator overlapping Altano's Oceania operations and equine service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AltanoGroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/altano-group

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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