Podoactiva

What Podoactiva does

Podoactiva is a Spanish podiatry and biomechanics company founded in 2006 in Huesca by brothers Víctor and Javier Alfaro, operating a network of owned and partner clinics across major Spanish cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza, Málaga, Mallorca, Valencia, Navarra, Murcia, Oviedo, and Barbastro. Its core service is biomechanical gait assessment (Estudio Biomecánico de la Pisada) coupled with custom orthotic manufacturing (Plantillas Personalizadas) using proprietary 3D/4D scanning and CAD/CAM systems, supplemented by podiatric surgery, laser treatment for onychomycosis, ingrown toenail procedures, plantar wart treatment, and home podiatry visits. The company also operates an e-commerce storefront for podiatric creams and balms and claims the world's largest patient database of 3D biomechanical analyses, exceeding 1.5 million cases.

The company derives revenue from four primary streams: clinical service fees, sale of custom orthotic products (insoles, shin guards, masks) under the Podoactiva Élite line, retail/consumer product sales, and B2B sports partnership contracts. It serves both consumer segments (professional and amateur athletes, children, the elderly, and general population) and enterprise clients (professional sports clubs and federations). Its go-to-market combines direct clinic-based delivery, event-based services at major tournaments (e.g., Mutua Madrid Open), and field sales to sports clubs. Official partner relationships with the Spanish Olympic Committee (renewed through LA 2028), Spanish Paralympic Committee, RFEDI, and 30+ professional football clubs (Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid, Valencia CF, Granada CF, Villarreal CF, Real Zaragoza, Real Valladolid, CD Leganés, etc.) constitute a distinctive brand and distribution moat in Spanish sport.

Podoactiva operates technology R&D through its Podoactiva Sportech division, which develops AI, computer vision, digital twin, and intelligent sensor (IMU) capabilities layered onto biomechanical analysis, with recent collaborations alongside Origen Genetics, Arahealth, Universidad de Zaragoza, and Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón. The company is structured as two private Spanish limited companies (PODOACTIVA SL and SERVICIOS PODOACTIVA S.L.), remains family-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, and employs 101–250 staff.

Name

Podoactiva

Legal name

PODOACTIVA SL

Website

https://podoactiva.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Podoactiva is a Spanish podiatry and biomechanics company founded in 2006 that operates a multi-city clinic network offering custom orthotics, biomechanical gait analysis, and podiatric surgery, serving both elite athletes (including the Spanish Olympic Committee and 30+ professional football clubs) and general consumer patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podiatry and biomechanics services

NAICS

Offices of Podiatrists (621391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Foot & Ankle (HLAKALAG), Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ), Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI)

Keywords

• Custom orthotic insoles
• Biomechanical gait analysis
• Sports podiatry services
• Podiatric clinic network
• CAD CAM orthotics

Headquarters

HQ city

Huesca

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services: Podiatry clinic services including biomechanical studies, quiropodia, nail fungus laser treatment, ingrown nail surgery, plantar wart treatment, and podiatric surgery
2. Custom Orthopedic Products: Custom-made insoles (plantillas personalizadas), elite insoles, protective shin guards (Podoactiva Élite Protection), and orthopedic masks customized for each patient
3. E-commerce / Retail Products: Online store selling podiatric creams, balms, and foot care products

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Podoactiva designs and manufactures custom biomechanical insoles and provides podiatric and biomechanical diagnostic and treatment services through its network of owned and partner clinics across Spain. Core offerings include biomechanical gait studies, CAD/CAM-manufactured custom insoles, podiatric surgery, and specialized sports podiatry, supported by proprietary 3D/4D scanning technology, AI-driven movement analysis, and a database of more than 1.5 million 3D patient cases.

Product overview

Podoactiva is a podiatry and biomechanics company operating a network of clinics across Spain. Their product portfolio centers on biomechanical assessment services and custom orthotics, supported by proprietary technology platforms. Core offerings include the Estudio Biomecánico (biomechanical gait study) diagnostic service and custom orthotic insoles manufactured via CAD/CAM systems. The Podoactiva Élite sub-brand covers premium sports products including protective shin guards and high-heel insoles. Technology divisions include YOUNEXT (health technology including smart insoles) and YOUNEXT BIKE (cycling biomechanics), while Podoactiva Sportech serves as their R&D platform for AI-driven movement analysis. Additional services span podiatric surgery, laser fungal treatment, and consumer products like podiatric creams. The company leverages 3D scanning, 4D gait analysis, and AI integration across their offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Podoactiva Élite: Premium custom insoles line for sports and athletic use, including Podoactiva Élite Protection (customized shin guards using Formula 1 carbon fiber technology weighing under 30 grams) and Podoactiva Élite Woman (insoles designed for high-heel shoes).
• YOUNEXT
• YOUNEXT BIKE
• Fundación Podoactiva
• Podoactiva Sportech

Products and services

• Plantillas Personalizadas Podoactiva Custom-designed and manufactured insoles built from 3D foot scans using exclusive materials and high-precision CAD/CAM systems, fitted to individual patients and athletes.
• Podoactiva Élite Protection

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful treatment enabling athletes to return to competition after serious injuries (e.g., Alberto Zapater returning to football in 2005 after nearly quitting)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 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

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mutua Madrid OpencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2026Third consecutive year as official podiatry service provider at the tennis tournament, providing services to professional tennis players.
• RFEDI (Real Federación Española de Deportes de Invierno)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2025Multi-year collaboration agreement to support and enhance the performance of Spanish winter sports athletes through biomechanical analysis and custom orthotics.
• Granada Club de FútbolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 November 2025Collaboration renewed until 2027, providing biomechanical studies, custom insoles, shin guards, Younext products, clinical podiatry services, and customized protective masks.
• Casademont ZaragozacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 September 2025Continued collaboration as official provider, supporting the basketball team with biomechanical services.
• CD LeganéscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 August 2025Collaboration renewed for two additional seasons, reaffirming commitment to player health and performance.
• Comité Olímpico Español (Spanish Olympic Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of the Spanish Olympic Committee, providing podiatric services to Olympic athletes. Partnership renewed for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle.
• Comité Paralímpico Español (Spanish Paralympic Committee)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner of the Spanish Paralympic Committee, providing specialized podiatric care for Paralympic athletes.
• Policlínica GipuzkoaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner location (Unidad del Pie by Podoactiva) providing podiatric services in the Basque Country.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Superfeet Worldwide: Premium off-the-shelf and semi-custom insoles brand with a strong sports and athletic performance positioning. Directly comparable to Podoactiva Élite across premium athletic orthotics, though distributed via retail rather than owned clinics.
• Currex: Sports-focused insole brand offering activity-specific (running, soccer, ski, golf) custom-fit insoles. Highly comparable to Podoactiva's athlete-centric positioning and sport-segment productization strategy.
• Foot Levelers: US-based manufacturer of custom spinal pelvic stabilizers and custom orthotics prescribed through chiropractic and podiatry channels. Comparable to Podoactiva on custom orthotic manufacturing and the professional-services-led go-to-market model.
• Aetrex Worldwide: Orthopedic and comfort footwear/orthotics brand combining custom 3D foot scanning (Albert app) with retail distribution. Closely mirrors Podoactiva's blend of biomechanical scanning technology and orthotic product sales.

Broad incumbents

• Bauerfeind: German incumbent with a broad orthopedic portfolio of braces, compression, and insoles. Significantly larger and broader than Podoactiva but overlaps on custom orthotic manufacturing for sports and medical applications.
• Össur: Global leader in prosthetics and orthotic braces including ankle-foot orthoses. Overlaps with Podoactiva's lower-extremity orthotics franchise; much broader portfolio and deeper international reach.
• Hanger Clinic: Large US orthotic and prosthetic patient-care provider operating a national clinic network. Closely mirrors Podoactiva's vertically integrated model of owned clinics + custom orthotic manufacturing, though at substantially greater scale.
• Enovis (DJO Global): Global orthopedic medical device company spanning bracing, supports, and rehabilitation products. Comparable to Podoactiva on orthotic/support manufacturing and uses adjacent distribution channels (clinics, DME).

Emerging players

• Solestar: Smaller European specialty brand focused on cycling and running insoles using proprietary insole design. A niche but conceptually close competitor to Podoactiva's YOUNEXT BIKE/Currex-adjacent cycling focus.

Regional players

• Pedag: European (German) manufacturer of orthopedic insoles, foot care products, and supports with strong European retail presence. Comparable product mix to Podoactiva's insoles and cream/balm consumer line, operating in overlapping European markets without direct Spanish overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/podoactiva

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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