Mobi

What Mobi does

Mobilegs, operating under the parent Mobi, is a Bloomington, Minnesota-based designer and manufacturer of ergonomic underarm crutches. Founded in 2008 by industrial designer Jeff Weber after a personal foot injury exposed the limitations of traditional crutches, the company targets adults between 4'9" and 6'4" and up to 300 lbs who need mobility support during post-injury or post-surgical recovery. Its core technology rests on four proprietary features: a flexible, tilting suspension saddle that cushions the armpit and prevents nerve damage; ergonomically angled handgrips that redistribute load away from the wrist; curved rocker feet for improved gait and traction; and a contoured, narrow frame with dual (arm and leg) length adjustment. The flagship Mobilegs Ultra ($159.99/pair) incorporates a patented suspension saddle, while the Mobilegs Universal ($114.99/pair) offers an entry-level ergonomic alternative.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time hardware sales of crutch pairs and replacement parts, supplemented by the Mobiskin decorative accessory line. The company sells direct-to-consumer through a Shopify-powered website and Amazon, and reaches healthcare providers via a dedicated Healthcare Service Team serving orthopedic clinics, physical therapy practices, sports medicine organizations, and hospitals. The Co-Branded Badge Program lets clinical partners imprint their logo on Mobilegs, leveraging the multi-week recovery window as repeat brand exposure for the prescribing clinic. Physical retail distribution extends through medical supply stores across at least six US states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Minnesota, Texas).

Brand building has leaned heavily on earned media (Forbes, Popular Science, Star Tribune) and high-profile endorsements from professional athletes including Aaron Rodgers, Dak Prescott, Russell Westbrook, Barry Bonds, and Sean Payton, as well as actress Jodie Foster. Clinical credibility is anchored by The Steadman Clinic and orthopedic surgeons citing improved patient comfort and referral generation. The company has raised approximately $1.16M across two seed-stage rounds in 2009 and 2012, carries no disclosed parent or institutional investor, and operates with an 11-50 employee base.

Name

Mobi

Legal name

Mobilegs

Website

https://mobilegs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mobilegs (Mobi) designs and manufactures ergonomic underarm crutches from Bloomington, MN, selling them directly to consumers via its website and Amazon, and through orthopedic and sports medicine clinics and medical supply retailers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bloomington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Crutch Product Sales: One-time hardware sales of ergonomic underarm crutches. Mobilegs Ultra and Universal are sold as pairs. The company also sells replacement parts (handgrips, rocker feet) and accessories (Mobiskins) to extend product lifecycle and drive repeat purchases.
2. Replacement Parts: Replacement handgrips and rocker feet sold as pairs for ongoing maintenance and product lifecycle extension.
3. Co-Branded Badge Program: Custom branding opportunity for clinics and healthcare providers to place their logo on Mobilegs crutches, generating referral business and brand visibility during 4-6 week recovery periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mobilegs designs, manufactures, and sells ergonomic underarm crutches (Mobilegs Ultra and Mobilegs Universal models) as a redesigned alternative to traditional crutches, addressing nerve damage, armpit pain, and wrist strain. Revenue comes primarily from one-time hardware sales of crutch pairs (Ultra $159.99, Universal $114.99) along with replacement parts (handgrips, rocker feet) and Mobiskin decorative wraps for personalization.

Product overview

Mobilegs is a mobility aid company offering ergonomic underarm crutches designed to replace traditional painful crutches. The product portfolio consists of two core crutch models: Mobilegs Ultra (premium model with patented suspension saddle and style options) and Mobilegs Universal (entry-level model with pivoting saddle), both adjustable for adults 4'9" to 6'4" and up to 300 lbs. The ecosystem is supported by replacement accessories including Mobilegs Handgrips, Mobilegs Rocker Feet, and Mobiskin decorative wraps. All crutches feature a flexible saddle, ergonomic handgrips, and curved rocker feet to reduce underarm pressure, hand strain, and improve gait compared to traditional crutches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mobiskin: Decorative skins/wraps to customize the appearance of Mobilegs crutches
• Mobilove

Products and services

• Mobilegs Ultra Crutches Premium ergonomic underarm crutches with a patented flexible suspension saddle that cushions the armpit and reduces nerve damage, paired with ergonomic handgrips, curved rocker feet, and a contoured frame. Sold as a pair, adjustable for adults 4'9" to 6'4" up to 300 lbs, weighing 2 lbs per crutch, in multiple style options.
• Mobilegs Universal Crutches Entry-level ergonomic underarm crutches with a tilting, pivoting, reactive saddle to reduce armpit stress and allow more natural movement. Ergonomic handgrips and full adjustability for adults 4'9" to 6'4" up to 300 lbs, sold as a pair at $114.99.
• Mobilegs Handgrips (Replacement Pair) Replacement ergonomic handgrips shaped to fit the hand, reducing hand and wrist strain. Made from hard rubber for grip and durability, sold exclusively for Mobilegs crutches as a pair at $19.99.
• Mobilegs Rocker Feet (Replacement Pair) Replacement curved rocker feet designed to deliver a more natural gait and surer footing. Made from hard rubber for durability and traction, sold exclusively for Mobilegs crutches as a pair at $9.99.
• Mobiskin Decorative Crutch Wraps Decorative skin wraps designed exclusively for Mobilegs crutches, allowing users to personalize the appearance of their crutches. Available in multiple designs (American Flag, Carbon Fiber, Camo, Lime Green, Poppy Red, Blue), easy to apply, and highly durable.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of customers would recommend Mobilegs Ultra (based on 99 reviews, 4.8/5 star rating)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Steadman CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Steadman Clinic, a top orthopedic clinic, recommends Mobilegs as their preferred crutches for patients. This partnership validates Mobilegs' clinical efficacy and provides credibility in the healthcare provider community.
• AmazonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazon serves as a marketplace channel for Mobilegs products. Note: Amazon orders are fulfilled by Amazon or third-party sellers, with limited support from Mobilegs for fulfillment or shipping errors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SmartCRUTCH: SmartCRUTCH makes ergonomic forearm crutches with adjustable-angle grips and padded arm supports, competing head-to-head with Mobilegs in the premium, ergonomically redesigned mobility aid category. It is the closest direct peer by product positioning and target customer (injured adults seeking better-than-traditional crutches).
• iWalk Free (iWalk 2.0): iWalk Free markets a hands-free crutch alternative that functions like a peg leg for lower-leg injuries, targeting the exact same primary use case as Mobilegs (short- to mid-term recovery mobility) but substituting for the underarm crutch entirely. It is a direct substitute-peer that competes for the same injured-adult buyer.
• KneeRover: KneeRover sells knee scooters and steerable knee walkers as alternatives to crutches for foot/ankle injuries, directly competing for Mobilegs' primary customer segment of post-injury and post-surgery adults.

Emerging players

• Millennial Medical: Millennial Medical designs ergonomic crutches (Millennial Crutch) focused on reducing underarm and wrist pain — a near-identical value proposition to Mobilegs. It is an emerging player competing in the same premium-ergonomic crutch niche.
• Vive Health: Vive Health is a direct-to-consumer mobility and recovery products brand that sells crutches, knee scooters and other aids online, overlapping with Mobilegs' Amazon and DTC channels and competing for the same consumer buyer.

Broad incumbents

• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Drive DeVilbiss is a large medical equipment manufacturer whose catalog includes standard aluminum crutches, walkers, knee scooters and other mobility aids. It is a broad incumbent competing on price and distribution breadth rather than ergonomic design, and represents the 'traditional' alternative that Mobilegs' positioning attacks.
• Medline Industries: Medline is one of the largest privately held medical supply manufacturers and distributors in the US, with a broad mobility-aid catalog including standard crutches sold to hospitals, clinics and DME retailers. It is a broad incumbent against which Mobilegs competes for clinical recommendations and retail shelf space.
• Invacare: Invacare is a global manufacturer of mobility and respiratory products, including standard crutches, walkers and wheelchairs. Although it does not specialize in ergonomic crutches, it occupies the same hospital/DME channel and competes for the same patient population.
• Cardinal Health: Cardinal Health is a major US medical products distributor that carries standard crutches and mobility aids through its healthcare supply network. It is a broad incumbent in distribution channels where Mobilegs' Healthcare Service Team and Co-Branded Badge Program compete.
• Hugo Mobility: Hugo Mobility (by Compass Health Brands) sells a broad line of mobility aids including crutches, rollators, walkers and knee scooters through medical supply retail and online channels, overlapping with Mobilegs' distribution footprint.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Mobilegs
• Facebookfacebook.com/mobilegs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/studio-weber---associates-mobi-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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