What Fritz Stephan does

Fritz Stephan GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German medical technology company founded in 1974 in Hamburg and relocated to Gackenbach (Rhineland-Palatinate) in 1990. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes ventilation devices for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, medical oxygen generation systems, and complementary perinatal care and resuscitation products. Its headquarters and production facility remain in Gackenbach, where all devices are manufactured in Germany to ISO 13485 and EU MDR standards.

The product portfolio spans four pillars: (1) neonatal and pediatric ventilation, including the STEPHANIE (latest generation launched 2025), SOPHIE, EVEneo, EVA Neo, EasyFlow nCPAP, and F120 mobil; (2) adult ventilation and transport, including EVA, EVE TR, and EVE IN with turbine-based gas-independent operation; (3) perinatal care including the Giraffe and Panda warming/incubator/phototherapy lines distributed in Germany under exclusive partnership with GE Healthcare, plus Braintrend aEEG neuromonitoring; and (4) PSA-based medical oxygen generation systems (FS series, 20-960 l/min) for hospitals, civil defense, and military field deployment. Proprietary technical differentiators include the Proximal Double-Flow Sensor, automatic SPO2C oxygen saturation controller, integrated molecular humidification, and High-Frequency Oscillation with one-button activation.

Revenue is generated primarily through direct hardware sales to hospitals, clinics, and government procurement entities, complemented by recurring consumables (breathing circuits, sensors, disposable tubing). Distribution combines a direct sales force for Germany, wholly-owned subsidiaries in France (2023) and China (2020), a sales office in Kuala Lumpur (2013), direct government procurement relationships with the German Bundeswehr and NATO member armed forces, and a global footprint spanning military, disaster relief, and civilian healthcare segments. The company is estimated to employ 51-100 people, retains the Stephan family as controlling shareholders, and operates without venture capital or institutional investor involvement.

Name

Fritz Stephan

Legal name

Fritz Stephan GmbH

Website

https://stephan-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fritz Stephan GmbH is a family-owned German medical technology company that designs and manufactures ventilation devices for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients, plus medical oxygen generation systems for hospitals, military, and disaster relief applications worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Ventilation Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilators & Mechanical Ventilation Systems (ICU/Transport/Home) (HLAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oxygen Therapy Systems (Concentrators, Cylinders, Liquid O2, HFNC) (HLAHAGAD), Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK), Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG), Home Ventilation, Oxygen Therapy & Respiratory DME Clinical Management (HLAKANAM)

Keywords

• Neonatal ventilation equipment
• Medical oxygen generation systems
• Adult critical care ventilators
• Neonatal intensive care devices
• Perinatal warming and phototherapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Gackenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Ventilation Equipment Sales: Sale of ventilation devices for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients including STEPHANIE, SOPHIE, EVEneo, EVA Neo, EVE TR, EVE IN, and F120 mobil. Products sold directly to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers. Revenue generated through capital equipment sales with associated accessories and consumables.
2. Oxygen Supply Systems: Sale and installation of oxygen generation systems including mobile (FS20 Compact), MOSS, container, and stationary systems for military, disaster relief, and hospital applications. Systems range from 20 l/min to 960 l/min capacity.
3. Perinatal Care Equipment: Sale of warming therapy and phototherapy equipment including Panda ResusView, Giraffe Incubator Carestation, Giraffe OmniBed Carestation, Giraffe Shuttle, Giraffe Wärmebett, Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite, and BiliSoft for neonatal care.
4. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of disposable and reusable accessories including breathing circuits, flow sensors, respiratory sensors, temperature sensors, exhalation valves, masks, prongs, and headbands for ventilation systems.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fritz Stephan GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells medical technology equipment specializing in ventilation devices for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients (e.g., STEPHANIE, SOPHIE, EVEneo, EVA Neo, EVE TR, EVE IN, EVA, F120 mobil), as well as perinatal warming and phototherapy products distributed in partnership with GE Healthcare. The company also produces PSA-based oxygen generation systems (mobile, container, and stationary configurations from 20 to 960 l/min) for hospitals, military field hospitals, and disaster relief applications, along with accessories and consumables for its ventilation systems.

Product overview

Fritz Stephan GmbH is a medical technology company specializing in ventilation solutions for neonatology, adult critical care, and oxygen supply systems. The product portfolio comprises three main categories: (1) Neonatal ventilation devices including STEPHANIE, SOPHIE, EVEneo, EVA Neo, and F120 mobil; (2) Perinatal care equipment including warming beds (Panda ResusView, Giraffe OmniBed Carestation, Giraffe Incubator Carestation, Giraffe Wärmebett), phototherapy systems (Giraffe Blue Spot, BiliSoft), resuscitators (Giraffe StaR, Lullaby Resus Plus), and aEEG monitoring (Braintrend); (3) Adult ventilation systems including EVA, EVE TR (transport), and EVE IN (intensive care); (4) Oxygen supply systems (FS Sauerstoffversorgungssysteme) for military, disaster relief, and hospitals. The company also offers compatible accessories including EasyFlow nCPAP interfaces and disposable tube systems. Fritz Stephan operates as exclusive partner for GE Healthcare products in Germany and maintains subsidiaries in China and France.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stephanie: Neonatal and pediatric ventilation system
• SOPHIE
• EVEneo
• EVA Neo
• EasyFlow nCPAP
• F120 mobil
• Braintrend

Products and services

• STEPHANIE High-performance neonatal ventilation device supporting all conventional ventilation forms including High-Frequency Oscillation (HFO) for premature and newborn infants, with integrated heated respiratory gas humidification and automatic SpO2 control. Designed for neonatal intensive care units.
• SOPHIE Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) device for newborns featuring integrated High-Frequency Oscillation, respiratory gas humidification, automatic SpO2 control (SPOC), and electronic flow sensor for precise measurement. Designed for children up to 25 kg in neonatal and pediatric care.
• EVEneo Compact neonatal and pediatric ventilator with integrated turbine for mobile use. Supports NIV/ACV+ ventilation for children up to 40 kg with optional adult support, automatic calibration, and comprehensive monitoring. Designed for neonatal and pediatric intensive care.
• EVA Neo Flexible ventilation device for premature and newborn infants providing all conventional and volume-controlled ventilation modes including PRVC, PSV, and tube compensation options, with integrated CO2 monitoring. Targeted at NICU neonatal anesthesia and ventilation.
• F120 mobil Mobile ventilation system for neonatal emergency use with integrated compressor. Supports IMV/HFV and CPAP modes with built-in oxygen monitoring and approximately 80 minutes of battery backup. Designed for neonatal transport and emergency response.
• EVA (Adult Ventilator) Flexible intensive care and transport ventilator for adults with turbine technology for gas-independent operation. Supports pressure and volume-controlled modes with PRVC, PSV, and tube compensation options. Targeted at adult ICUs and transport teams.
• EVE TR Emergency transport ventilator with integrated turbine. Compact at 6 kg, supports all basic ventilation forms for neonates, children, and adults with up to 6 hours of battery life. Designed for emergency medical services, ambulance and air transport.
• EVE IN Full-featured intensive care ventilator with turbine technology for ICU and internal hospital transport use. Converts to a full ICU ventilator via a docking station with PDMS integration, bottle mount, and nurse call. Targeted at adult and neonatal ICUs.
• FS Oxygen Supply Systems (Sauerstoffversorgungssysteme) PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) oxygen generation systems producing medical-grade oxygen (93%) from ambient air. Available in mobile (FS20 Compact, FS MOSS), container, and stationary configurations with capacities ranging from 20 to 960 l/min for military, disaster relief, and hospital use.
• Braintrend aEEG (amplitude-integrated electroencephalography) monitor for neonatology providing 1-2 channel original EEG, automated analysis, seizure detection support, burst-suppression ratio, and network connectivity. Targeted at neonatal ICUs for brain function monitoring.
• Giraffe StaR Stand-alone resuscitation system for neonatal resuscitation featuring integrated gas mixer, pressure monitoring, suction, and finger-dip tube system for ergonomic one-handed breathing control. Targeted at delivery rooms and neonatal units.
• Lullaby Resus Plus Economical finger-dip resuscitation system for newborn respiratory support with integrated mixer and flowmeter, PIP pressure limiter, and high/overpressure valves. Targeted at delivery rooms and low-resource neonatal care settings.
• Giraffe Incubator Carestation Advanced incubator providing a neuroprotective and developmental care environment for neonatal intensive care. Functions as both a closed incubator and open warming unit with a 360-degree rotatable pressure-redistribution mattress (Baby Susan). Targeted at NICUs.
• Giraffe OmniBed Carestation Combination incubator and open care unit providing a neuroprotective environment for neonates. Offers both closed and open configurations with continuous temperature regulation during transitions. Targeted at NICUs.
• Giraffe Wärmebett (Giraffe Warmer) Radiant warmer for neonatal intensive care with integrated heater, 360-degree rotatable Baby Susan mattress, integrated color display, and height-adjustable base. Targeted at NICU and delivery room thermal management.
• Panda ResusView Wärmebett (Warm Bed) Neonatal warming bed for delivery room use with integrated resuscitation functions, SpO2 monitoring, ECG heart rate measurement, and integrated scale, plus adjustable lighting and touch-free alarm acknowledgment. Targeted at delivery room neonatal resuscitation.
• Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite Phototherapy system for treatment of neonatal hyperbilirubinemia featuring blue light emission at the 430-490nm spectrum for optimal bilirubin absorption and a large irradiator for homogeneous coverage. Targeted at NICU and perinatal units.
• BiliSoft 2.0 LED phototherapy system using fiber optic technology for treatment of neonatal jaundice. Can be used in warmers, incubators, cribs, or held by parents to support developmental care. Targeted at neonatal jaundice treatment in NICUs and at home.

Quantifiable outcome

• Oxygen saturation maintained within target range approximately 80% of the time with SPO2C controller
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability9 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GE HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Exclusive partnership (Exklusivpartner) for Germany for distribution of Giraffe and Panda warming and phototherapy products for neonatal care. Products include Giraffe Incubator Carestation, Giraffe OmniBed Carestation, Giraffe Shuttle, Giraffe Wärmebett, Panda ResusView, Giraffe Blue Spot PT Lite, and BiliSoft.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves16 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hamilton Medical: Switzerland-based specialist in intelligent ICU and transport ventilators used in neonatal through adult care. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base (hospitals, ICUs, transport) to Fritz Stephan's EVE/EVA/STEPHANIE lines.
• Atom Medical: Japan-based manufacturer specializing in neonatal and perinatal care equipment including incubators, warmers, and phototherapy. Directly comparable in NICU warming, resuscitation, and phototherapy segments.
• Löwenstein Medical: Germany-based manufacturer of ventilators, anesthesia machines, and sleep therapy devices. Directly overlaps Fritz Stephan's adult and neonatal ventilation portfolio, particularly in the German hospital market.
• Inspiration Healthcare: UK-based specialist in neonatal intensive care, neonatal ventilation, and patient warming. Highly comparable product focus and customer base to Fritz Stephan's neonatal and perinatal care portfolio.
• Drägerwerk: One of the largest global manufacturers of medical ventilation (including neonatal/ICU), anesthesia delivery, and patient monitoring. Directly competes with Fritz Stephan across nearly every neonatal and adult ventilator category and is headquartered in Germany, sharing the same hospital procurement channels.
• SLE Limited: UK-based specialist in neonatal and pediatric ventilators with a strong NICU focus. Closely comparable to Fritz Stephan's STEPHANIE/SOPHIE/EVEneo line in target customer, clinical setting, and product specialization.

Emerging players

• Mindray: Chinese medical device company with growing global footprint in patient monitoring, ventilators, and anesthesia. Competes with Fritz Stephan in cost-sensitive international tenders, particularly in emerging markets and Asia where Fritz Stephan has subsidiaries.

Broad incumbents

• Philips Respironics: Global player in hospital and home respiratory care, including ICU ventilators and non-invasive ventilation interfaces. Comparable in adult ventilation and respiratory consumables, though less specialized in neonatal ventilation than Fritz Stephan.
• Getinge: Swedish medtech group active in ICU ventilation, anesthesia, and surgical/ICU workflows. Competes with Fritz Stephan in hospital ventilation and neonatal/perinatal care environments across European and global accounts.
• GE Healthcare: Global medtech incumbent whose Giraffe/Panda neonatal warming and phototherapy products are distributed by Fritz Stephan under an exclusive German partnership. Operates broadly in patient monitoring, anesthesia, and neonatal care, making it both a partner and an adjacent competitive force.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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