Corius

What Corius does

CORIUS Group, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Munich, is the largest dermatology and phlebology practice network in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. The company operates 91 locations employing 320 doctors and 1,562 staff, treating approximately 1.4 million patients annually. It provides general dermatology, skin cancer prevention, allergology, dermatosurgery, aesthetic medicine, laser treatments, and phlebology services through owned and integrated Medizinische Versorgungszentren (MVZ) clinics. Brands of acquired practices are largely retained, and the group operates a centralized back-office for administrative, IT, HR, and purchasing functions.

The company's business model is a healthcare services roll-up: CORIUS acquires dermatology and phlebology practices — primarily those whose owners are approaching retirement — at a pace of roughly 4–5 acquisitions per year, integrates them into its network while retaining local brands, and benefits from group purchasing, shared clinical standards, and reduced administrative burden for physicians. It is financed by Ufenau Capital Partners, a Swiss private equity firm focused on healthcare services. Technology deployment includes AI-assisted skin cancer screening via FotoFinder devices and various therapeutic laser systems, with internal training supported through the CORIUS Academy and an annual medical conference.

Revenue is generated from medical services billed under statutory and private health insurance schemes in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Terms are not publicly disclosed. Marketing is conducted through a corporate blog, podcast ("Mit Haut und Haar"), social media channels (Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook), and press releases. The company's stated strategic objective is to become the leading dermatology and phlebology group in Europe, evidenced by continued cross-border acquisitions and expansion into new German federal states.

Name

Corius

Legal name

Corius Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://corius.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

CORIUS Group is the largest dermatology and phlebology practice network in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, operating 91 MVZ clinics with 320 doctors and 1,562 employees that treat approximately 1.4 million patients annually, funded by Ufenau Capital Partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dermatology & Phlebology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (6215), Medical Laboratories (621511)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Medical Dermatology (HLAKACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dermatopathology (HLAKACAC), Psoriasis & Eczema Specialty Care (HLAKACAL), Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

Keywords

• Dermatology practice network
• Phlebology medical services
• Skin cancer screening
• Aesthetic dermatology
• Medical practice consolidation

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services Revenue: Revenue generated from providing dermatological and phlebological medical services to patients across the network of practices and clinics in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Corius Group operates the largest dermatological and phlebological medical practice network in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, with 91 practice locations staffed by more than 320 doctors. The network delivers general dermatology, skin cancer prevention and screening, allergy testing, dermatosurgery, laser-based aesthetic treatments, allergology, and phlebology (vascular medicine) services, treating approximately 1.4 million patients annually through statutory and private health insurance reimbursement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dermatology & Phlebology Practice Network Integrated network of dermatology and phlebology practice locations delivering general dermatology, skin cancer screening and prevention, allergy testing, dermatosurgery, aesthetic medicine, laser treatments, allergology, and phlebology care to patients across Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. Services are billed through statutory and private health insurance schemes.
• Practice Succession Services Acquisition and integration program for independent dermatology and phlebology practice owners, primarily in Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands, providing succession planning, administrative relief, technology investment, and ongoing network affiliation. Targets owners approaching retirement; the group acquires an average of 4-5 practices per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.4 million patients treated annually across the network

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Fachklinik HornheideminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2023CORIUS's ÜBAG Hautzentren Oldenburger Land collaborates with Fachklinik Hornheide, one of Europe's most renowned clinics for skin tumours, for especially serious dermatological cases requiring specialized treatment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sana Kliniken AG: Major German private hospital operator with a broad portfolio of inpatient and outpatient services. Comparable as a large-scale, multi-site German healthcare provider with ambulatory care programs, though broader than CORIUS's dermatology focus.
• Helios (Fresenius): Largest private hospital operator in Europe, part of Fresenius. While much larger and broader than CORIUS, it shares the multi-site, multi-specialty German ambulatory and inpatient care model and represents a potential strategic acquirer.
• Asklepios Kliniken: One of Germany's largest private hospital groups, operating a wide network of inpatient facilities and outpatient centers. Overlaps with CORIUS as a large multi-site German healthcare provider, though focused on broader hospital services.
• Artemed Group: German private hospital and healthcare group operating multiple specialty facilities. Comparable as a multi-site German healthcare operator with overlapping ambulatory and specialty capabilities.
• Schoen Klinik: German private hospital group with a network of specialty clinics across Germany and the UK. Comparable multi-site specialty healthcare operator in Germany, although focused on inpatient specialty care rather than ambulatory dermatology.

Direct peers

• Dermanence: German dermatology clinic chain providing medical and aesthetic dermatology. Operates a similar multi-location specialty clinic model in Germany and competes for the same patient base and acquisition targets.
• CentroDerm: German dermatology practice network offering general and aesthetic dermatology across multiple locations. Closely comparable to CORIUS in terms of specialty (dermatology), geography (Germany), and multi-clinic operating model.
• Bergman Clinics: Dutch-focused chain of specialist ambulatory clinics with multiple locations across the Netherlands. Directly comparable to CORIUS as a multi-location specialist clinic network operating in one of CORIUS's key markets, with a similar focus on focused, high-volume specialty care.

Emerging players

• Dermatologikum Berlin: Large, single-location specialist dermatology center in Germany offering comprehensive dermatology including dermatosurgery and aesthetic services. Comparable as a high-end German dermatology specialist, though singular rather than networked.
• skin + more: Smaller German dermatology practice chain focused on medical and aesthetic dermatology. Comparable in service mix and target customer base, though at a smaller scale and less geographically extensive than CORIUS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@coriusgruppe
• Facebookfacebook.com/coriusgruppe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/corius-deutschland
• Instagraminstagram.com/coriusgruppe
• TikToktiktok.com/@coriusgruppe

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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