SOT Medical Systems

What SOT Medical Systems does

SOT Medical Systems (legal name: Sonotechnik Austria Angio Experience GmbH) is a privately held Austrian medical technology company founded in 1988 and headquartered in Maria Rain, Carinthia, with a regional hub in Dubai opened in 2017. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes the AngE™ family of modular vascular diagnostic systems, which combine oscillometric blood pressure measurement with photoplethysmography (PPG) sensors to perform simultaneous arterial and venous screening in approximately one minute. The product portfolio includes the flagship AngE™ COMPLETE (8-channel oscillography), AngE™ ABI+ (automated arterial/venous screening), AngE™ Phlebo (D-PPG venous function testing), and the lower-cost AngE™ Basic ABI (USB-powered mobile screening). Proprietary clinical methods include the PWI™ Pulse Wave Index and the TOPP method for pedal microcirculation assessment, both supported by peer-reviewed validation studies.

The target customer base spans angiology and vascular medicine specialists, phlebologists, diabetologists, primary care physicians, vascular surgeons, cardiologists, podiatrists, and dermatologists across DACH, Central Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. The business model combines direct enterprise sales, an international distributor network covering 25+ countries, a direct e-commerce online shop for SMB buyers, and a monthly rental/subscription option for capital-constrained customers. Revenue is generated from hardware sales (entry units priced €3,790-€5,780), recurring consumables (cuffs, adhesive rings, clips), professional services (setup, training, support), and software subscriptions (e.g., the AI-supported Vascular Health Score). The company also operates the Vascular Academy, a free online education platform launched in 2024, and supports integrations with major EHR systems via DICOM, HL7, GDT, Tomedo, and Duria. SOT Medical Systems holds ISO 13485:2016 certification, CE marking under MDR, and RoHS compliance, with 4,000+ installations and 2,500+ customers across 16+ countries.

Name

SOT Medical Systems

Legal name

Sonotechnik Austria Angio Experience GmbH

Website

https://sot-medical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SOT Medical Systems is an Austrian medical technology company that develops and manufactures the AngE™ family of modular vascular diagnostic systems using oscillometric and PPG sensor technology, serving vascular specialists, primary care, and allied clinicians in 25+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vascular Diagnostic Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Hemodynamic Monitoring & Cardiac Diagnostics (Cath Lab, FFR/IVUS/OCT) (HLAHAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cardiometabolic RPM & Chronic Disease Management (diabetes, hypertension, CHF, obesity) (HLALAFAA)

Keywords

• Vascular diagnostic systems
• Peripheral artery disease screening
• Oscillometric blood pressure measurement
• Venous insufficiency testing
• Photoplethysmography medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Maria Rain

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Systems Sales: Sale of AngE™ diagnostic systems including AngE™ ABI+, AngE™ Phlebo, and AngE™ COMPLETE modular systems. One-time capital equipment purchase with optional subscription for advanced features.
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sales of spare cuffs, finger/toe clips, adhesive rings, and other accessories. Recurring revenue from consumables used in routine diagnostics.
3. Monthly Subscription/Rental: Monthly rental plans allowing customers to use AngE systems at a fixed rate with full support, cancelable anytime. Enables customers with limited capital budgets to access equipment.
4. Professional Services: On-site setup, training, remote support, maintenance, and safety/measurement controls provided as services to customers.
5. Software Subscriptions: Optional cloud subscription for Vascular Health Score feature requiring ongoing subscription and internet access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SOT Medical Systems develops, manufactures, and sells the AngE™ family of non-invasive vascular diagnostic systems that perform combined arterial and venous screening in approximately one minute using oscillometric and photoplethysmography (PPG) technology. The product line ranges from compact USB-powered screening devices (AngE™ Basic ABI, AngE™ Phlebo) to a fully modular flagship system (AngE™ COMPLETE) with up to 8-channel segmental oscillography, complemented by accessories, consumables, monthly rental options, and the Vascular Academy online education platform.

Product overview

SOT Medical Systems offers the AngE™ family of modular vascular diagnostics solutions. The core portfolio includes AngE™ COMPLETE (fully equipped flagship system), AngE™ ABI+ (arterial/venous screening in 1 minute), AngE™ Phlebo (2-channel D-PPG/LRR for venous function), and AngE™ Basic ABI (mobile USB-powered screening device). These systems share compatible software platforms (macOS and Windows), common interfaces (DICOM, HL7, GDT), and interchangeable accessories (cuffs, sensors, clips). The AngE™ COMPLETE serves as the premium fully-featured option combining all measurement protocols, while AngE™ ABI+ and Phlebo offer targeted arterial/venous assessments respectively. Accessories include the Slim SOT Trolley (mobile workstation), spare cuffs, finger/toe clips, and adhesive rings. The company also operates Vascular Academy, a free online education platform for vascular diagnostics. Products are developed and manufactured in Austria (ISO 13485:2016 certified) and distributed through partners in over 16 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AngE (AngioExperience): Primary product brand for vascular diagnostic systems, including AngE ABI+, AngE Phlebo, AngE COMPLETE, AngE Pro 8, and AngE PDM variants for arterial and venous screening.
• Vascular Academy

Products and services

• AngE™ COMPLETE Fully equipped modular vascular diagnostics system combining arterial and venous screening capabilities for hospitals and specialty practices. Provides up to 8-channel segmental oscillography, venous occlusion plethysmography (VOP), bidirectional Doppler (4 and 8 MHz), PWI™ (Pulse Wave Index), micro/macrocirculation assessment, stress tests, venous function measurements, pulse wave velocity (PWV), HRV, and one-page standardized reports. Includes patient management software compatible with macOS and Windows and supports DICOM/HL7/GDT interfaces for EHR integration.
• AngE™ ABI+ Arterial and venous screening device that performs automated vascular assessment in approximately one minute. Combines 4 pneumatic measurement cuffs with 2 optical PPG sensors for simultaneous measurement at up to 6 positions, providing oscillometric ABI (oABI), TBI, PWV, PWI™, HRV, toe/finger pressure, skin temperature, and venous function testing. Supports over 15 parameters and up to 20 protocols, with macOS/Windows software and GDT, DICOM, and HL7 interfaces.
• AngE™ Phlebo 2-channel D-PPG/LRR device for venous function testing and arterial assessment, using two IR sensors for simultaneous venous function measurements to assess muscle pump and venous valve function. Automatically calculates pump volume (V0), venous fill time (T0), and venous half-life time (T50). Mobile USB-powered unit compatible with macOS and Windows with GDT/DICOM/HL7 interfaces, expandable with AngE™ ABI+ for additional protocols.
• AngE™ Basic ABI Mobile USB-powered vascular screening device providing simple, fast, and user-independent measurements of multiple arterial and venous parameters including ABI, TBI, toe pressure, and PWV with simultaneous left-right comparison in under 2 minutes. Upgradable for venous function/reflux testing to assess varicose veins.
• AngE Pro 8 World's first simultaneous 8-channel pulse oscillography system for segmental vascular assessment.
• AngE PDM World's first USB-powered invasive phlebodynamometry system for advanced venous diagnostics.
• Slim SOT Trolley Compact, lightweight mobile stand for AngE™ systems in clinical settings, featuring an integrated articulated arm, 18-inch touchscreen monitor, and Windows 11 Mini-PC for space-saving deployment with maximum flexibility.
• AngE™ Spare Cuffs Replacement pneumatic cuffs for AngE™ systems, available in various sizes and configurations to fit different patient measurement requirements.
• Finger/Toe Clip Metal clip accessory compatible with AngE™ Phlebo sensors for finger and toe measurements; sold individually with two pieces recommended per measurement setup.
• Adhesive Rings Disposable adhesive rings used with AngE™ Phlebo sensors during venous function measurements; 500 rings included with AngE Phlebo purchase and reorderable as consumables.
• Vascular Academy Free online learning platform providing courses on arterial and venous vascular diagnostics, including 30-minute introductory video courses, parameter explanations, test method documentation, and certification programs covering ABI, TBI, PWI, D-PPG, TOPP, venous tests, and other diagnostic parameters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1-minute automated screening vs. ~10 min Doppler ABI or ~20 min TcpO2 test
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered key and core.

• Landesklinikum MelkkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 April 2025Partnership with regional hospital for early detection and treatment of circulatory disorders. Hospital team led by OA Dr. Alfred Obermayer uses AngE systems for vascular screenings that can be performed in 1 minute without physician presence, creating foundation for structured preventive care.
• TomedocoreTechnology or IntegrationEHR integration partnership with Tomedo, one of the most popular EHR systems for medical practices in Germany. Enables seamless data transfer from AngE systems to Tomedo platform, allowing automatic synchronization of diagnostic results to patient records.
• DuriacoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership with Duria, a leading EHR solution in Germany. Supports seamless workflow between AngE diagnostic systems and Duria practice management software, ensuring efficient data exchange and workflow optimization.
• Prof. Dr. Georg HorstickcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Prof. Dr. Georg Horstick (Practice for Vascular and Heart Medicine) in the development of the TOPP (Tissue Optical Perfusion Pressure) method, a simplified assessment of pedal microcirculation in peripheral artery disease.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Perimed AB: Swedish manufacturer of laser Doppler perfusion monitoring and microcirculation assessment systems. Comparable in the microcirculation/peripheral vascular niche where SOT's TOPP and PWI methods compete.
• Moor Instruments: UK-based manufacturer of laser Doppler and microvascular assessment instruments. Comparable in microcirculation and tissue perfusion measurement — areas where SOT's TOPP method is positioned.
• Viasonix: Israeli developer of advanced vascular diagnostic systems (plethysmography, Doppler) for peripheral vascular assessment. Comparable niche player focused on specialized vascular measurement hardware.

Direct peers

• Atys Medical: French manufacturer of oscillometric and PPG-based vascular diagnostic systems for PAD and venous screening. Direct competitor to SOT's AngE platform, with overlapping clinical use cases in angiology and phlebology.
• Huntleigh Healthcare: UK-based vascular diagnostics specialist offering Doppler-based ABI systems and pocket Doppler devices used in PAD and venous screening. Competes head-to-head with AngE in primary care and hospital vascular labs.
• ELCAT: German vascular monitoring company producing light-reflection rheography (LRR) and PPG systems for venous and arterial assessment. Closest geographic and product-line competitor to SOT in the DACH market.
• Biomedix: US provider of PAD screening solutions combining vascular diagnostic hardware with clinical decision software. Overlaps with SOT in PAD workflow and screening value proposition for primary care providers.
• Koven Technology: US manufacturer of vascular Doppler systems and ABI testing equipment. Directly comparable hardware-and-software offering for PAD screening in primary care and specialist clinics.

Broad incumbents

• Philips: Global medtech incumbent with vascular ultrasound and patient monitoring portfolios that overlap with parts of SOT's screening workflow, particularly in hospital and integrated care settings.
• Natus Medical (Vascular division): Large diversified neuro and vascular diagnostics company offering Doppler-based vascular systems through its Nicolet Vascular line. Competes broadly with SOT in hospital vascular labs but as part of a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@SOTMedical
• Facebookfacebook.com/SOTMedicalSystems
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sot-medical

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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