What IVPNetworks does

IVPNetworks GmbH is a Hamburg-based healthcare management company founded in 2012 by Dr. Norbert Paas and Dr. Matthias Walle, specializing in the design, implementation, and operation of coordinated care programs for patients with mental health conditions, neurological diseases, and chronic wounds. The company delivers these programs on behalf of statutory (GKV) and private (PKV) health insurers, with selective contracts covering more than 70 insurance partners including DAK-Gesundheit, Techniker Krankenkasse, AOK Bremen/Bremerhaven, Allianz PKV, and AXA. Care is delivered through a curated nationwide network of more than 4,000 healthcare providers (psychiatrists, psychotherapists, neurologists, wound care specialists, specialized nursing services), with more than 100,000 patients having received structured care to date.

The company's product portfolio combines proprietary digital infrastructure with managed care services. The IVPnet platform serves as the core IT backbone, providing browser-based access to electronic patient case files, configurable role-based permissions, automated diagnosis-dependent workflow steering, KVconnect-certified communication (eArztbriefe, eNachrichten), and integration with the German Telematik-Infrastruktur. Novego is a portfolio of CE-certified medical device e-mental health programs, including two permanently DiGA-listed applications (Ängste überwinden for anxiety, Depressionen bewältigen for depression) that are reimbursed through statutory health insurance. Supplementary products include the mindu video consultation app (iOS and Android), PsychConnect online psychotherapy (for KKH insureds), and specialized platforms for KSVPsych, wound care, MS, and psychosis risk assessment (CARE AI project).

Revenue is generated primarily through multi-year selective contracts with health insurers for managed care program delivery, DiGA reimbursement via statutory health insurance, IT platform licensing to network partners, and video psychotherapy services. Patients do not pay IVP directly; costs are covered by their insurers. The company employs over 200 people across offices in Hamburg and Erkrath, holds ISO 27001:2017 certification, and operates 24 KSVPsych network associations in 9 German federal states with plans for at least 6 additional states in 2026. IVP was a co-developer of the national KSVPsych-Richtlinie through its NPPV Innovation Fund project with Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Nordrhein.

Name

IVPNetworks

Legal name

IVPNetworks GmbH

Website

https://ivpnetworks.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IVPNetworks is a Hamburg-based healthcare management company that designs and operates coordinated care programs and DiGA-certified digital health applications for patients with mental health and chronic conditions, delivered via partnerships with over 70 health insurers and a 4,000+ provider network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Management Services (Mental Health & Chronic Care Coordination)

NAICS

Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Psychiatry & Medication Management Platforms (HLALAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chronic Condition Virtual Care & Disease Management (Payer-Sponsored) (HLALACAE), Chronic Condition Management & Remote Monitoring (e.g., diabetes, HTN) (HLALADAD)

Keywords

• Coordinated mental healthcare
• Health insurance care programs
• Digital health applications
• E-mental health platforms
• Healthcare provider networks

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Care Program Management Services: IVP provides comprehensive care program implementation and management services for health insurance companies. Revenue is generated through service fees for coordinating and delivering Versorgungsprogramme for patients with mental health and chronic conditions. Programs include KALIMBA-plus, KOMPASS, Psychiatrievereinbarung, MentalFit, and others. The company handles program administration, network coordination, patient support, and reporting.
2. Digital Health Applications (DiGA): Novego online self-help programs are listed as DiGA (Digitale Gesundheitsanwendungen) and are reimbursed through statutory health insurance. Programs for depression and anxiety are permanently listed with BfArM. Additional programs offered as preventive services, in selective contracts, or for self-payers.
3. IT Platform Licensing: IVPnet platform, KSVPsych platform, and other IT solutions are provided to network partners and healthcare providers. Revenue from platform access, configuration, and support services.
4. Video Psychotherapy Services: Video-based psychotherapy provided through partnerships with health insurers (e.g., AXA video psychotherapy), reimbursed through insurance contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IVPNetworks designs, implements, and manages coordinated healthcare programs for patients with mental health conditions, neurological diseases, and chronic wounds, sold primarily to German statutory and private health insurance companies. The company operates a nationwide network of more than 4,000 healthcare providers, supported by its proprietary IVPnet IT platform for care coordination and documentation, and complemented by CE-certified digital health applications (Novego DiGA programs), telemedicine solutions (mindu video consultations, PsychConnect), and specialized platforms for KSVPsych guideline implementation.

Product overview

IVPNetworks offers a comprehensive digital health platform combining IT infrastructure (IVPnet) with e-mental health applications (Novego programs including DiGA-certified modules for anxiety, depression, burnout, and sleep), telemedicine solutions (mindu video consultations, PsychConnect), and coordinated care programs (KOMPASS, KALIMBA-plus, Psychiatrievereinbarung, Perspektive+, MentalFit). The portfolio includes specialized platforms for KSVPsych guideline implementation, chronic wound care (Innovative Wundversorgung), and various care programs for patients with mental health conditions. The ecosystem integrates web-based platforms, mobile apps, and structured care delivery networks serving over 70 health insurance partners across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IVPnet Platform Web-based IT platform with secure browser-based access, configurable role-based permissions, automated workflow steering, electronic patient case files, communication tools, provider management, and automated billing. KVconnect certified (eArztbriefe, eNachrichten) and integrated with the German Telematik-Infrastruktur. Sold to network partners and healthcare providers for care coordination and documentation.
• Novego Online Mental Health Programs Scientifically validated e-mental health programs delivered via web and app, helping people with depression, burnout, anxiety, stress, and sleep problems through therapeutic content (readings, videos, audio, interactive exercises) with coach support and a 24/7 crisis hotline. Includes DiGA-certified modules for anxiety (Novego - Ängste überwinden) and depression (Novego - Depressionen bewältigen) that are permanently listed at BfArM and reimbursed through statutory health insurance.
• mindu Video Consultation App Mobile app for booking and conducting video appointments with psychiatrists and psychotherapists, providing quick diagnostic assessments for mentally stressed patients. Costs are covered by statutory health insurance under the AXA video psychotherapy arrangement and related contracts.
• PsychConnect Online Psychotherapy Online psychotherapy platform for KKH (Kaufmännische Krankenkasse) insured patients offering quick access to behavioral therapy through online appointment booking and a diagnostic initial consultation after an in-person session.
• KSVPsych-Plattform IT platform specifically designed for implementing the KSVPsych guideline, enabling cross-sectoral communication, documentation, and coordination for network associations treating severely mentally ill patients. Currently in use by 24 network associations across nine German states with nearly 1,000 participating practices.
• Innovative Wundversorgung (Chronic Wound Care Program) Care program for patients with chronic wounds connecting general practitioners, specialists, and nursing services through digital case files and interdisciplinary collaboration to accelerate healing and reduce pain. Includes an IP-Wunde IT platform developed as part of an Innovation Fund project with KV Bremen and Universität Bremen.
• KALIMBA-plus Post-Stationary Psychiatric Care Post-stationary psychiatric care program for DAK-Gesundheit patients providing therapy companions who help find appropriate support and coordinate treatment after psychiatric hospital discharge to prevent readmission.
• Psychiatrievereinbarung Crisis Support Program Care program providing patients with personal reference therapists and a 24/7 crisis hotline for immediate support in psychiatric crises, aimed at preventing inpatient psychiatric admissions. Offered with Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) and over 40 company health insurance funds (BKK).
• KOMPASS Mental Health Program Stepped care mental health program offered with over 70 company health insurance funds (BKK), providing rapid needs assessment, coordinated care options, and case management for patients with mental health conditions.
• Perspektive+ Individual Support Program Individual support program for privately insured patients of Barmenia, Signal Iduna, Gothaer, and Hallesche, providing flexible assistance through a network of specialists for mental health support.
• Psychische Gesundheit Bremen Care Program Care program for AOK Bremen/Bremerhaven and hkk Bremen patients providing rapid access to coordinated mental health support with personal care managers, offered in cooperation with Allianz Private Krankenversicherung.
• MentalFit Mental Health Program Mental health support program for IKK Südwest insured patients providing therapy companions and coordinated care to improve quality of life and avoid unnecessary hospital stays.
• Hausarztvermittlungsportal (HV-Portal) Web portal enabling specialist medical practices to securely receive and manage patient referral data from cooperating general practitioners, streamlining practice workflows and care coordination for specialist appointments.
• IVPcheck Online Assessment Tool Online platform offering structured, context-sensitive, and flexibly configurable questionnaires for diagnostic assessment and patient evaluation, used within IVP care programs to support needs-based triage.
• IVP Select KV-Vertragsportal Portal for statutory health insurance associations to configure selective contracts with specific implementation rules, manage participating physicians, and enable real-time data access for billing and quality management.
• Psy-RENA Psychosomatic Aftercare Psychosomatic rehabilitation aftercare program comprising 25 group sessions to stabilize and expand rehabilitation goals after stationary rehabilitation, with costs covered by German pension insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung).
• Novego Virtual Reality App Virtual reality application complementing Novego E-Mental Health programs for immersive mental health support, recognized with second place in the Patienten-Apps category of the Deutscher Gesundheits-Award 2024 by DISQ and ntv.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of program participants would recommend the Selektivvertrag 'Psychische Gesundheit' program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kassenärztliche Vereinigung Nordrhein (KVNO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIVP was a consortium partner with KVNO on the NPPV Innovation Fund project (2017-2021), which served as the blueprint for the KSVPsych-RL guideline. KVNO approved the first KSVPsych network association. Ongoing collaboration for network implementation.
• Heinrich-Heine-Universität DüsseldorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium leader for the CARE Innovation Fund project (Computer-assistierte Risiko-Evaluation in der Früherkennung psychotischer Erkrankungen). IVP developing and operating the web-based IT platform.
• Kassenärztliche Vereinigung BremencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium leader for IP-Wunde Innovation Fund project for chronic wound care in Bremen. Project involves building treatment networks, developing IT platform, and establishing digital care pathways.
• Universität BremenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in IP-Wunde project for scientific evaluation using controlled study design.
• Universitätsklinikum Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific collaboration for clinical studies on Novego programs. Completed study for 'Ängste überwinden' demonstrating significant anxiety symptom reduction. Ongoing sleep study for 'Novego...besser schlafen'.
• GWQ ServicePlus AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsortium partner in MSnetWork Innovation Fund project for MS patient care improvement.
• Berufsverband Deutscher NeurologenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional association partner in MSnetWork project for neurological patient care.
• Universitätsmedizin GreifswaldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in MSnetWork project for MS patient care improvement.
• Over 70 Health Insurance Companies (GKV/PKV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracts with statutory and private health insurers to implement care programs for their insureds. Includes Allianz, AOK, DAK, TK, IKK, BKK, SVLFG, and private insurers like AXA, Barmenia, Signal Iduna. Programs are offered to eligible members at no cost.
• 4,000+ Healthcare Providers (Doctors, Therapists, Nursing Services)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNationwide network of healthcare providers who deliver care services through IVP programs. Includes psychiatrists, psychotherapists, neurologists, wound care specialists, and nursing services. Providers join through selective contracts and receive training and compensation.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Doctolib: France-headquartered, Europe-leading practice management and video consultation platform with deep German presence. Overlaps with IVP's mindu video psychotherapy and care coordination capabilities, but at vastly greater scale and as part of a broader booking/scheduling portfolio.
• Teleclinic: Munich-based telemedicine platform offering video consultations with general practitioners and specialists across Germany. Comparable as a German B2B2C telehealth provider serving statutory and private insurer channels, though with a broader non-mental-health focus than IVP.

Emerging players

• Spring Health: US-based mental health benefits provider combining provider networks, digital tools, and care navigation for employers and health plans. Comparable in layered care model and payer-distributed distribution, though at much larger scale and primarily employer-sponsored.
• Lyra Health: US-based mental health benefits platform serving employers with therapy, coaching, and medication management. Comparable business model architecture (B2B payer, in-person + virtual provider network, integrated technology platform), though employer- rather than insurance-funded.

Regional players

• Zava: UK- and Europe-headquartered online doctor and telemedicine provider serving multiple European markets including Germany. Comparable as an online consultation and digital health provider competing for the same insured-patient pool in Germany.

Direct peers

• Caspar Health: Berlin-based digital rehabilitation platform with video-based therapy, DiGA products, and care programs reimbursed by German payers. Comparable to IVP in combining an IT platform, provider network, and DiGA-as-a-service business model.
• MindDoc: Munich-based mental health app offering self-guided psychological courses and therapist matching. Comparable in target population (German-speaking adults with mild-to-moderate mental health conditions) and B2B2C distribution through health insurers.
• HelloBetter: Hamburg-based (formerly GET.ON) e-mental health platform with multiple BfArM-listed DiGA programs for depression, anxiety, insomnia, and stress. Directly comparable to IVP's Novego line as a German mental health DiGA competitor pursuing the same statutory reimbursement pathway.
• mementor: Swiss/German DiGA developer behind somnio, the first permanently listed sleep DiGA in Germany. Directly comparable to IVP's Novego besser schlafen program as a reimbursed digital therapeutics competitor in the same therapeutic category.
• Selfapy: Berlin-based digital mental health company with multiple DiGA products (e.g., for depression, panic disorder, burnout). Directly competes with IVP's Novego programs for insurer reimbursement slots and patient adoption.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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