Brain Vision

What Brain Vision does

Brain Vision is a North American specialty distributor of neurophysiological research equipment and software, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Brain Products GmbH (Germany). The US entity (Brain Vision LLC, established 2004, Garner, North Carolina) and Canadian entity (Brain Vision Solutions Inc., established 2016, Montréal) hold exclusive distribution rights for Brain Products hardware and an integrated portfolio of partner brands including EasyCap, CGX, BESA, Cortivision, CREmedical, movisens, Tobii Pro, and sync2brain. The company serves academic and university research labs, medical and hospital research centers, and neurotechnology companies engaged in EEG, fMRI-EEG, fNIRS, TMS-EEG, hyperscanning, sleep research, eye tracking, and peripheral physiology studies.

Core offerings span EEG amplifiers (actiCHamp Plus, LiveAmp wireless 8/16/32/64 channels, BrainAmp MR for simultaneous EEG/fMRI), a broad electrode portfolio (actiCAP, BrainCap, R-Net, CGX dry electrodes), brain-stimulation hardware (Brain Ultimate TMS, neuroConn DC-STIMULATOR PLUS, neuroConn LOOP-IT closed-loop), fNIRS systems (Cortivision SPECTRUM/PHOTON), eye tracking (Tobii Pro Spectrum/Fusion/Glasses 3), and physiological sensors (movisens EdaMove/EcgMove/LightMove, AIM monitor). Proprietary software includes BrainVision Analyzer 2 (EEG/ERP analysis with History Trees and MATLAB integration), BrainVision Recorder 2 (multifunctional recording), BrainVision RecView (real-time TCP/IP analysis), and Cortivision CortiCommander/CortiPrism. C/C++ SDKs are available for BCI research, and integrations span LSL, EEGLAB, OpenViBE, E-Prime, Presentation, BESA, and Codamotion RTNet.

Revenue is generated through hardware sales, one-time/perpetual software licenses, professional services (PhD-level Scientific Consulting), and training/education, with Net 30 payment terms and a freemium trial package. Go-to-market is consultative field sales supported by industry-conference participation (seven scheduled 2026 events), a consultative website with "schedule a call" workflows, and dual WebShops for consumables in the US and Canada.

Name

Brain Vision

Legal name

Brain Vision LLC

Website

https://brainvision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Brain Vision is a North American exclusive distributor of neurophysiological research hardware and software (EEG, fNIRS, TMS, eye tracking), serving academic and clinical research labs in the US and Canada as a subsidiary of Brain Products GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Neurophysiological Research Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Neurological Monitoring (EEG, Seizure/Sleep/Neuro Wearables) (HLAHACAE)

Keywords

• EEG research equipment
• Neurophysiological instruments
• Brain signal amplifiers
• FNIRS imaging systems
• TMS stimulation devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Morrisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Revenue generated from selling neurophysiological research equipment including EEG amplifiers, electrode systems, caps, sensors, and accessories from partner manufacturers (Brain Products, and others).
2. Software Licenses: Revenue from software solutions including BrainVision Recorder, BrainVision Analyzer 2, and related analysis software. Software is sold with various license types including standalone and network licenses.
3. Professional Services: Consulting services provided by Scientific Consultants to help researchers select appropriate tools, ensure integration, and provide first-level support.
4. Training and Education: Training amplifiers, teaching licenses, and educational resources for neuroscience and cognitive science courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Brain Vision distributes neurophysiological research hardware and software across the US and Canada as a subsidiary of Brain Products GmbH. Its portfolio includes EEG amplifiers (actiCHamp Plus, LiveAmp, BrainAmp MR), TMS and tES stimulation systems (Brain Ultimate, neuroConn DC-STIMULATOR PLUS, LOOP-IT), fNIRS platforms (Cortivision SPECTRUM, PHOTON), eye tracking systems (Tobii Pro), electrode caps, peripheral physiology sensors, and proprietary analysis software (BrainVision Analyzer 2, BrainVision Recorder 2, BESA Research). The company adds value through consultative sales with Scientific Consultants who guide equipment selection, integration, and first-level technical support for research institutions.

Product overview

Brain Vision is a US and Canadian distributor (subsidiary of Brain Products GmbH) of neurophysiological research solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of EEG, fNIRS, TMS, eye tracking, and peripheral physiology hardware and software. The product portfolio includes actiCHamp Plus and LiveAmp wireless EEG amplifiers, BrainAmp MR for MRI compatibility, Cortivision fNIRS systems, Brain Ultimate TMS systems, and neuroConn brain stimulation devices. Software solutions include BrainVision Analyzer 2 for EEG/ERP analysis, BrainVision Recorder 2 for data acquisition, BESA Research for source imaging, and ODIN for movement analysis. The company also distributes products from partners including Tobii Pro eye trackers, movisens physiological sensors, and various peripheral sensors and accessories for multimodal neuroimaging research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• actiCHamp Plus Scalable EEG amplifier for laboratory research supporting 32 to 160 EEG channels plus 8 AUX channels, 24-bit digitization, DC to 7,500 Hz bandwidth, and lithium-ion battery powering up to 16 hours of recording. Designed for neuroscience and psychology research labs.
• BrainAmp MR / BrainAmp MR plus

Quantifiable outcome

• EEG-fMRI solutions with market leadership position and dedicated fMRI-certified EEG experts
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Brain Products GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrain Products GmbH is the parent company and primary manufacturer whose products Brain Vision distributes. Brain Vision LLC (US) and Brain Vision Solutions Inc. (Canada) serve as subsidiaries and exclusive distributors for Brain Products neurophysiological research equipment including EEG amplifiers, electrodes, and software.
• EasyCapcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner manufacturer providing EEG caps and electrode solutions distributed by Brain Vision in US and Canadian markets.
• CGX (Cerebral Cortex X)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner manufacturer providing EEG and dry electrode solutions including CGX Quick dry electrodes and AIM Physiological Monitor, distributed by Brain Vision.
• BESAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing source analysis and connectivity software solutions including BESA Research, BESA MRI, BESA Statistics, and BESA Connectivity. Brain Vision distributes these software products and integrates them with hardware offerings.
• CortivisioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner manufacturer providing fNIRS solutions including SPECTRUM, PHOTON, CortiCommander, and CortiPrism software, distributed by Brain Vision.
• CREmedical (neuroConn)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner manufacturer providing transcranial electrical stimulation (tES) solutions including DC-STIMULATOR PLUS and LOOP-IT closed-loop stimulation systems.
• movisenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner manufacturer providing peripheral physiology sensors including EcgMove 4, EdaMove 4, LightMove 4, and movisensXS experience sampling platform.
• neuroCareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner manufacturer providing neurotechnology solutions for clinical and research applications.
• Tobii ProcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing eye tracking solutions including Tobii Pro Spectrum, Tobii Pro Fusion, and Tobii Pro Lab software, integrated with EEG and neurophysiological research systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Compumedics Neuroscan: Compumedics (with the Neuroscan product line) manufactures and distributes research- and clinical-grade EEG systems, amplifiers, and CURRY analysis software worldwide—a direct head-to-head competitor of Brain Vision across hardware and software for neuroscience research labs.
• ANT Neuro: ANT Neuro is a Dutch-headquartered manufacturer and global distributor of EEG, MEG, and MRI-compatible neurophysiology equipment (e.g., WaveGuard EEG caps, eego amplifiers, ASA software). It competes directly with Brain Vision in supply of integrated multi-modal neuroscience research solutions.
• g.tec medical engineering: g.tec is an Austrian manufacturer of high-performance EEG, ECoG, and BCI hardware and software (g.USBamp, g.Recorder, recoveriX). It directly competes with Brain Vision for advanced BCI, real-time signal-processing, and TMS-EEG-class research applications.
• NIRx Medical Technologies: NIRx develops and distributes fNIRS systems (NIRSport 2, NIRScout) and analysis software (nIRS LION) for cognitive and clinical neuroscience research. It directly competes with Brain Vision's Cortivision fNIRS line for brain-hemodynamics research customers.
• Cortech Solutions: Cortech Solutions is a US-based distributor and integrator of neuroscience research instrumentation (EEG, EMG, eye tracking, motion capture), serving academic and clinical research labs in the same channels as Brain Vision across North America.

Broad incumbents

• Electrical Geodesics (EGI / Philips): Electrical Geodesics (now part of Philips) sells dense-array EEG systems (Net Station, HydroCel Geodesic Sensor Nets) and clinical research neurodiagnostic platforms. It overlaps with Brain Vision in research- and clinical-grade EEG and operates within a much larger parent portfolio spanning imaging and patient monitoring.
• Natus Neuro: Natus Neuro is a broad incumbent in clinical neurodiagnostics (EEG, EMG, PSG, intraoperative monitoring). It competes with Brain Vision at the clinical-research interface where research-grade EEG is acquired for hospital-based studies.
• Cadwell Industries: Cadwell manufactures EEG, EMG, and sleep-diagnostic instrumentation and supplies clinical and research labs across the US. It overlaps with Brain Vision at the research-clinical boundary, particularly for EEG, EMG, and sleep-research workflows.

Emerging players

• OpenBCI: OpenBCI builds open-source EEG and biosignal hardware (e.g., Cyton, Galea) and a developer community with public APIs and SDKs—an emerging, lower-cost alternative to research-grade systems that competes with Brain Vision's entry-tier and education/training use cases.

Others

• Brain Products GmbH: Brain Products GmbH is the German parent and original equipment manufacturer whose EEG amplifiers, electrodes, and software Brain Vision distributes. It is the upstream supplier rather than a competitor, but directly comparable in product portfolio outside North America.

Market position

Strengths4 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

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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