Gynemed

What Gynemed does

Gynemed GmbH & Co. KG is a German medical products distributor and own-brand manufacturer specializing in solutions for assisted reproductive technologies (ART), headquartered in Sierksdorf, Germany. Founded in 1998 and operating as a subsidiary of the Toronto-listed Hamilton Thorne Group (which in July 2024 announced an agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Astorg), the company serves fertility clinics, IVF laboratories, research institutions, and regional distributors across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Australia. Its core products are organized into four categories: GYNEMED-branded cell culture media (including the GM501 line of Mineral Oil, density gradient solutions, PVP, GentleVit for vitrification, SpermStore, and CultActive for oocyte activation), laboratory equipment (CCM-iBIS time-lapse incubator, Lykos DTS laser with Dynamic Targeting System, GyPetto pipettor, ZyMot sperm preparation device), consumables (Gynemed micropipettes, DENU-Tips), and diagnostics (SwimCount Sperm Quality Test, CatFlux Test, Oosight Imaging System).

Gynemed combines an own-brand manufacturing business with an exclusive distribution portfolio that includes Hamilton Thorne Inc., Planer, IVFtech, Microptic, ASTEC, Narishige, Gynetics, MFC Global, Eppendorf/Calibre Scientific, Kitazato, and other partner manufacturers, offering fertility clinics a single-vendor procurement route across the IVF workflow. The business is certified to EN ISO 13485:2021 and achieved CE marking under the new EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745 for its GM501 Mineral Oil and Gradient product lines in 2024. Revenue mechanics are unit-based media and consumables sales under quote-based pricing (with €40 delivery fee for orders under €500 and free delivery above €500 in DE/AT/CH/FR), combined with larger equipment project sales subject to 50%/25%/25% milestone payment terms for orders above €20,000. Distribution is handled through direct sales for key German-speaking accounts and a global network of regional distributors, supported by participation in major reproductive medicine congresses (ESHRE, ASPIRE, RedLara) and the GYNEMEDIA newsletter. In October 2023 Gynemed fully integrated GYNÉTICS after 25 years of collaboration, and the company's parent is positioning the broader Hamilton Thorne platform to combine with Cook ART and parts of Fujifilm Irvine Scientific in 2024-2025.

Name

Gynemed

Legal name

GYNEMED GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://gynemed.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gynemed is a German distributor and own-brand manufacturer of cell culture media, laboratory equipment, consumables, and diagnostics for IVF and assisted reproductive technology, serving fertility clinics, IVF labs, and a global distributor network as a subsidiary of Hamilton Thorne Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Medicine Medical Devices

NAICS

Biological Product (except Diagnostic) Manufacturing (325414), Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing (325412), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Pharmaceutical Preparations (2834), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Women’s Health & Reproductive Specialty Pharmaceuticals (HLAIACAN), Male Reproductive & Sexual Medicine (Andrology) (HLAKAOAD), Gynecology (General Non-Obstetric Care) (HLAKAJAL)

Keywords

• IVF cell culture media
• ART laboratory equipment
• Embryo vitrification media
• Sperm preparation devices
• Fertility diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Sierksdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Products Sales: Sale of cell culture media, laboratory equipment, consumables, and diagnostic products to fertility clinics and IVF laboratories
2. Equipment Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of laboratory equipment including time-lapse incubators, laser systems, and imaging systems with associated payment terms (50%/25%/25% for major projects)
3. Own Brand Products: Products produced under own label GYNEMED

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gynemed develops, manufactures, and distributes medical products for Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART), including a proprietary line of cell culture media (GM501 series for embryo culture, sperm preparation, and vitrification), laboratory equipment (time-lapse incubators, laser systems, imaging systems, micromanipulators), consumables (micropipettes, DENU-Tips), and diagnostic solutions (sperm quality tests, oocyte imaging). The company serves IVF laboratories and fertility clinics worldwide through direct sales in Germany and an international distributor network, also acting as exclusive distributor for partner brands such as Hamilton Thorne, Planer, IVFtech, Microptic, ASTEC, and Narishige.

Product overview

Gynemed GmbH & Co. KG is a German reproductive medical solutions provider, part of the Hamilton Thorne Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of IVF/ART products including: (1) GYNEMED-branded cell culture media including GM501 Mineral Oil, GM501 Gradient solutions (45%/90%/100%), GM501 PVP and GentleVit for vitrification, GM501 SpermStore for sperm cryopreservation, and GM508 CultActive for oocyte activation; (2) Laboratory equipment such as the CCM-iBIS time-lapse incubator system, Lykos laser systems (including LYKOS-DTS with Dynamic Targeting System), GyPetto pipettor, and ZyMot sperm preparation device; (3) Diagnostics including SwimCount Sperm Quality Test, CatFlux Test, and Oosight Imaging System for oocyte selection; (4) Consumables such as micropipettes and DENU-Tips; (5) Partner-distributed products from Hamilton Thorne Inc., Planer, IVFtech, Microptic, and other brands. The company operates as a medical device distributor with EN ISO 13485:2021 certification and CE marking under MDR 2017/745 for its GM501 product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GM501 Product Line: Cell culture media products including GM501 Mineral Oil, GM501 Gradients (45%/90%/100%), GM501 PVP, GM501 GentleVit, GM501 CultActive, GM501 SpermStore
• Gynemed Micropipettes
• MediaLine

Products and services

• GM501 Mineral Oil Paraffin oil for embryo culture, ready to use. CE marked under MDR 2017/745. For use in IVF laboratories and fertility clinics.
• GM501 Gradient 45%/90%/100% Density gradient solutions (45%, 90%, 100%) for sperm separation and preparation in ART procedures. CE marked under MDR 2017/745.
• GM501 PVP Vitrification media containing polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) for embryo manipulation in assisted reproductive technology procedures.
• GM501 GentleVit Vitrification media for cryopreservation of oocytes and embryos in ART procedures.
• GM501 SpermStore Sperm cryopreservation medium for storage of spermatozoa in IVF and andrology applications.
• GM508 CultActive Oocyte activation medium for assisted reproduction procedures, used to support fertilization outcomes in ART.
• SpermVD Novel cryopreservation solution designed for small numbers of spermatozoa. Developed in partnership with MFC Global for use in IVF laboratories.
• SwimCount Sperm Quality Test Diagnostic test for measuring sperm quality, suitable for home or laboratory use. Mentioned in a prestigious Andrology scientific paper.
• CatFlux Test Diagnostic test for fertility applications. Gynemed took over exclusive distribution of CatFlux Test for the reproductive medicine market.
• ZyMot Microfluidic device for gentle sperm preparation before ICSI, IUI and IVF procedures. Designed as a gentle alternative to traditional sperm preparation methods.
• CCM-iBIS Time-Lapse System Time-lapse incubator system for embryo culture and continuous monitoring during IVF procedures. Enables non-disruptive embryo development observation.
• Lykos DTS Laser Dynamic Targeting System laser for assisted hatching and embryo biopsy procedures. Features movable positioning for precise embryo manipulation in ART applications.
• ZILOS-tk Laser Laser system for assisted hatching and embryo biopsy procedures in IVF laboratories.
• Oosight Imaging System Imaging system for selection of competent oocytes by morphological criteria in assisted reproductive technologies.
• GyPetto Pipettor Pipettor device designed for use with Gynemed DENU-Tips in embryo manipulation and ICSI procedures.
• DENU-Tips Specialized pipette tips designed for use with the GyPetto pipettor in IVF laboratory procedures.
• Gynemed Micropipettes Micropipettes for embryo manipulation and ICSI procedures, marketed under the Gynemed brand.
• GYNÉTICS Product Line Reproductive medicine product line including ovulation induction and related fertility treatments, acquired by GYNEMED after 25+ years of collaboration and integrated under the Gynemed brand.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CatFluxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 6 September 2024Exclusive distribution of CatFlux Test diagnostic product for fertility applications.
• KitazatocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 October 2023Partner providing vitrification products. Kitazato performs vitrification workshops at ESHRE congresses.
• Hamilton Thorne GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of Gynemed. Hamilton Thorne Group is a company specializing in reproductive medicine equipment and is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. In July 2024, Hamilton Thorne announced an agreement to be acquired by Astorg, with plans to combine with Cook ART.
• Hamilton Thorne Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationSister company within Hamilton Thorne Group providing CASA systems, laser technology, and imaging equipment. Products include Gynemed's distributed equipment portfolio.
• Planer LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Hamilton Thorne Group specializing in controlled rate freezers and cryopreservation equipment. Distributed through Gynemed in German-speaking markets.
• IVFtech ApScoreTechnology or IntegrationPart of Hamilton Thorne Group providing advanced IVF laboratory equipment. Hosted HTL group sales and service training in Copenhagen.
• Microptic S.L.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company within Hamilton Thorne Group providing automated sperm analysis and IVF automation solutions.
• Tek-Event Pty LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPart of Hamilton Thorne Group operating in Australian market.
• ASTECcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing ASTEC incubators for IVF laboratories. Distributed through Gynemed in German markets.
• NarishigecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing micromanipulation equipment including manipulators and pipettes for IVF laboratories.
• GynéticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBecame part of Gynemed after more than 25 years of close collaboration, acquisition completed in October 2023. Provides Gynetics products for reproductive medicine.
• MFC GlobalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing SpermVD - a novel solution for cryopreservation of small numbers of spermatozoa. Presented at ESHRE 2022.
• Eppendorf / Calibre ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing laboratory equipment including Biozol Micromanipulator.
• IMT InternationalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner distributed through Gynemed network.
• MicrotechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner distributed through Gynemed network.
• Gynotec AndrologieminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner providing Gynotec products for andrology applications.
• SparMedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner distributed through Gynemed network.
• BIRRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner distributed through Gynemed network, provides IVF labware products.
• TristelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner distributed through Gynemed network.
• BrideaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner distributed through Gynemed network.
• Bil-Tek (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish distributor presenting Gynemed products at national conferences including KED workshop.
• KLIMAPOL (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish distributor presenting at PSRME Annual Scientific Symposium.
• Concile (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distributor presenting Gynemed products at #SEF22 International Congress in Bilbao.
• Modern Bio System (Egypt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEgyptian distributor presenting at Egyptian conference UEARS 2022.
• Alburiah Alawla (Libya)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLibyan distributor for Gynemed products at first Libyan infertility symposium.
• TAAWON (Jordan)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJordanian distributor presenting at Jordanian Society for Fertility and Genetics congress.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Genea Biomedx: Provider of IVF lab equipment including Geri time-lapse incubators, Gidget embryo tracking, and Saturn laser systems; competes with Gynemed's CCM-iBIS and Lykos DTS equipment lines.
• Rocket Medical: UK-based manufacturer of ART consumables including embryo transfer catheters, IVF media, and labware; overlaps with Gynemed's consumables and media portfolio for fertility clinics in European and international markets.
• Kitazato: Japanese specialist in vitrification media (Cryotop) and embryo transfer catheters; both a direct competitor in cryopreservation media and an existing distribution partner of Gynemed.
• Nidacon: Swedish manufacturer specializing in sperm preparation media (PureSperm gradients) and microtools for IVF/ICSI, directly competing with Gynemed's GM501 Gradient line and SpermVD product.
• FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific: Major supplier of cell culture media, ART reagents, and assisted reproduction products; its ART and Cytogenetics product lines were announced for acquisition by Hamilton Thorne/Cook Medical in January 2025, making it both a peer and increasingly an internal sibling to Gynemed.
• Vitrolife: Swedish-headquartered global leader in IVF media, consumables, and time-lapse systems (EmbryoScope, Gems), competing head-to-head with Gynemed's GM501 media line and CCM-iBIS time-lapse offering across the same fertility clinic customer base.

Broad incumbents

• CooperSurgical: Broad women's health and ART incumbent offering Wallace catheters, ORIGIO media, and complete IVF lab solutions; overlaps with Gynemed across the IVF consumables and media portfolio at large fertility clinic networks.
• Cook Medical Reproductive Health: Reproductive health division of Cook Medical offering Sydney IVF catheters and broader fertility consumables; being combined with Hamilton Thorne under Astorg ownership, making it a peer and emerging sibling entity.
• Hamilton Thorne Inc. Parent/sister company within Hamilton Thorne Group supplying CASA systems, lasers, and imaging equipment distributed through Gynemed; serves the same IVF clinic customers with adjacent rather than identical product categories.

Others

• Eppendorf: Global life science laboratory equipment manufacturer whose micromanipulators (Biozol) and consumables are distributed by Gynemed through its Calibre Scientific partnership; adjacent enabling supplier in the IVF lab equipment ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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