What Medic Star does

Medic Star is a Berlin-based online retailer of medical, dental, and practice supplies operating under parent entity ADEBO Medical & Trade GmbH since 2010. The company distributes more than 20,000 SKUs through a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront, with a portfolio centered on disposable examination and surgical gloves (nitrile, latex, vinyl, vitril, PE, sterile), disinfectants (hand, surface, instrument, and impression), practice and care consumables, and specialized dental supplies including impression materials, prosthetics, CAD/CAM, and endodontic products. It carries authorized distribution for major manufacturers Hartmann, Schülke, and B. Braun, and operates a private-label Star Produkte line.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and B2B e-commerce with transaction-based pricing and a logistics stack built around same-day dispatch (orders placed before 12:00 weekdays) and 1-2 working day domestic delivery via DPD, with DHL and GLS as alternates. Free shipping is offered above €135 net within Germany, with paid international shipping to eight European countries (Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Denmark, Netherlands, Luxembourg). Customer segments are diversified across medical practices, hospitals, dental practices and laboratories, nursing and elderly care facilities, and home care providers. Recurring-revenue services include the Abo-Service subscription and Abrufauftrag blanket call-off orders for B2B procurement. Regulatory positioning is anchored by DIMDI registration for distance selling of medical products, with product compliance to EN 455, EN 374, EN ISO 13485, and MDR 2017/745, and Trusted Shops trust certification.

Name

Medic Star

Legal name

ADEBO Medical & Trade GmbH

Website

https://medic-star.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Medic Star is a Berlin-based online retailer founded in 2010 that distributes over 20,000 medical, dental, and practice supplies to healthcare professionals, hospitals, dental labs, and care facilities across Germany and eight European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical & Dental Supplies Retail

NAICS

Health and Personal Care Retailers (456)

SIC

Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical, Dental & Lab Supply Marketplaces (CRAFAHAG)

Keywords

• Medical supplies retail
• Dental practice supplies
• Disposable examination gloves
• Healthcare consumables distribution
• Practice care equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct e-commerce sales of medical, dental, and practice supplies to healthcare professionals and facilities. Transaction-based revenue from individual and bulk orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Medic Star operates an online retail platform selling over 20,000 medical, dental, and practice supply products to healthcare professionals and facilities. The core catalogue covers disposable examination and surgical gloves (nitrile, latex, vinyl, vitril, PE, sterile), disinfectants (hand, surface, instrument, and impression), wound care, hygiene products, and specialized dental consumables. Customers include medical practices, hospitals, dental laboratories, care facilities, and home care providers in Germany and select European countries, served through an e-commerce storefront with same-day dispatch, subscription, and blanket order services.

Product overview

Medic-Star is an online medical and dental supply retailer based in Berlin, Germany, operating since 2010. The company offers over 20,000 products through a unified e-commerce platform. The core product portfolio centers on disposable gloves (Nitrilhandschuhe, Latexhandschuhe, Vinylhandschuhe, Vitrilhandschuhe, PE-Handschuhe, and Sterile OP-Handschuhe) and disinfectants (Händedesinfektion, Flächendesinfektion, Instrumentendesinfektion), supplemented by extensive practice and care supplies (Praxis und Pflegebedarf) and specialized dental supplies (Dentalbedarf). The company also operates proprietary sub-brands (Star Produkte) alongside branded products from major manufacturers (Hartmann, Schülke, B. Braun). Additional services include sample ordering (Musterbestellung), subscription (Abo-Service), and call-off order (Abrufauftrag) options for B2B customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Star Produkte: Own brand product line featuring medical and hygiene products under the Star Products label

Products and services

• Nitrile Examination Gloves (Nitrilhandschuhe) Latex-free disposable examination gloves made from synthetic nitrile rubber (NBR), offering high puncture resistance, chemical resistance, and protection against viruses, bacteria, and fats. Sold to medical, dental, and care professionals in sizes XS to XXL with various colors.
• Latex Examination Gloves (Latexhandschuhe) Disposable examination gloves made from natural rubber latex, offering excellent elasticity, tactile sensitivity, and fit. Powder-free variants are available to minimize allergy risks. Intended for medical, dental, and care professionals.
• Vinyl Examination Gloves (Vinylhandschuhe) Cost-effective disposable gloves made from polyvinylchloride (PVC), latex-free and suitable for short-term use in healthcare, care, and food service. Soft and skin-friendly.
• Vitril Examination Gloves (Vitrilhandschuhe) Hybrid disposable gloves combining vinyl and nitrile properties, offering better elasticity and tear resistance than vinyl while being more cost-effective than pure nitrile. Latex-free and odor-neutral.
• PE Gloves (PE-Handschuhe) Polyethylene film gloves for quick, low-cost protection during short tasks. Food-safe, oil- and fat-resistant, available in transparent or blue colors with loose fit for easy on/off.
• Sterile Surgical Gloves (Sterile OP-Handschuhe) Sterile surgical and examination gloves for aseptic procedures, available in latex, nitrile, polyisoprene, and neoprene. Individually packaged in pairs with various sizes for medical and surgical applications.
• Disinfectants (Desinfektionsmittel) Comprehensive range of disinfectants including hand disinfection, surface disinfection, instrument disinfection, and impression disinfection for medical, dental, and care settings.
• Practice and Care Supplies (Praxis und Pflegebedarf) Wide range of practice and care supplies including diagnostics, wound care, injection supplies, hygiene products, protective clothing, urology supplies, and medical furniture for medical practices, care facilities, and home care providers.
• Dental Supplies (Dentalbedarf) Extensive dental supplies including impression materials, prosthetics, CAD/CAM, endodontics, prophylaxis, dental instruments, laboratory equipment, and dental furniture for dental practices and laboratories.
• Star Produkte (Star Products) Proprietary brand of medical products under the Medic-Star label, sold alongside third-party manufacturer brands.
• Sample Ordering Service (Musterbestellung) Sample service allowing customers to order up to six different glove samples for testing before bulk purchase, helping identify the best fit and material before procurement.
• Subscription Service (Abo-Service) Subscription service enabling automated recurring supply orders for customers with regular procurement needs.
• Call-off Order Service (Abrufauftrag) Blanket order service allowing scheduled, demand-based deliveries against a standing purchase arrangement.

Quantifiable outcome

• Orders dispatched same day when placed before 12:00 on weekdays
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ADEBO Medical & Trade GmbHcoreOthersParent company of the Medic-Star brand. Denis Feferman is Co-founder and responsible for Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, and Supplier Audits since 2013.
• HartmannminorOthersMajor medical supplies brand featured in Medic-Star's product portfolio with gloves and medical supplies.
• SchülkeminorOthersDisinfectants and hygiene products brand featured in Medic-Star's product portfolio.
• B. BraunminorOthersMedical technology and pharmaceutical products company with supplies available through Medic-Star.
• DPDcoreOthersPrimary logistics partner for domestic shipments within Germany with same-day dispatch capability.
• DHLminorOthersAlternative shipping option available for customers requiring Packstation delivery or specific delivery preferences.
• GLSminorOthersAdditional logistics partner for flexible delivery options.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Praxisdienst: German online retailer of medical and dental supplies, directly comparable to Medic Star in product catalog, B2B-oriented approach, and target customer base of medical practices and dental offices.
• DocCheck Shop: German online medical supplies shop specializing in practice and medical supplies, offering similar product categories—including gloves, disinfectants, and medical consumables—to the same healthcare professional customer base.
• dental bauer: German dental supply company offering dental practice supplies and equipment comparable to Medic Star's dental product portfolio, serving the same German dental professional market.
• Pluradent: German dental supply specialist serving dental practices and laboratories with comparable product categories (dental instruments, consumables, and equipment) and a similar target customer base in Germany.
• NWD (Nordwest Dental): German dental supply specialist with comparable product offerings in dental practice supplies and equipment, serving the same German dental professional customer base.

Broad incumbents

• McKesson: One of the largest healthcare distribution companies globally, providing medical-surgical supplies to similar customer segments across a much broader scale and geographic footprint.
• Henry Schein: One of the largest global distributors of medical and dental supplies, serving similar customer segments (dental practices, medical offices) with a much broader product portfolio and international geographic reach.
• Mediq: European medical devices and supplies distributor serving healthcare providers with comparable product categories, operating at a much larger scale across multiple European countries.
• Patterson Companies: Major US-listed dental and animal health distributor with overlapping offerings in dental supplies and equipment, providing broad-market context for medical and dental supply distribution at scale.
• Amazon Business: Amazon's B2B e-commerce platform competing directly in online medical supplies, with broader product range and significant pricing pressure on smaller specialized retailers like Medic Star.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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