What Mindfield Biosystems does

Mindfield Biosystems is a German-engineered manufacturer of biofeedback and neurofeedback hardware and software, founded in 2003 by neurobiologist Niko Rockensüß in Berlin and now incorporated in Dublin, Ireland (Companies Registration Office No. 645652) with primary operations in Gronau, Germany. The company sells two complementary product lines: the MindMaster professional modular system (Class IIa medical devices for therapists, clinics, and researchers, covering EEG, HRV, EDA, temperature, respiration, and EMG) and the eSense mobile Bluetooth sensor family (Skin Response, Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Muscle, and the 2024-launched EEGenius) targeting individual consumers and practitioners through a free cross-platform app.

The product stack is closed-loop and vertically integrated: hardware sensors feed real-time physiological data into proprietary software (Mindfield Master Software Neurofeedback v3.15 and Biofeedback v2.04, the eSense App for iOS/Android, an eSense SDK for Windows, macOS, and Unity-C#, and Mindfield Connect for remote support). The platform supports VR integration (Meta Quest 3, inMotion VR Corpus VR), smart-home control (Philips Hue), and integrations with scientific and clinical tools (Kubios HRV Scientific and Team Readiness, Bittium Faros 180, mBrainTrain Smarting 24-channel EEG, IDUN in-ear EEG, BfMC biomechanical biofeedback). Independent scientific validation across 13+ peer-reviewed studies from leading research institutions (Emory, Wayne State, Columbia/UCLA, Melbourne, Wuppertal, Padua, Hong Kong, and a Bengaluru clinical site) establishes measurement credibility, including r=0.94 correlation of eSense Skin Response against the Biopac clinical lab standard and AUC=0.90 for prospective PTSD prediction.

The business model is bootstrapped and founder-owned with no external investment, operating on a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer sales through the mindfield-shop.com e-commerce storefront and iOS/Android app stores, alongside B2B distribution through 9+ authorized partners across Germany, Sweden, the US, the UK, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Spain. Revenue streams include one-time hardware sales (eSense consumer sensors and MindMaster professional devices), per-update or subscription-bundled software licensing, an annual Support & Software Subscription (Support-Abo), training and certification programs via Akademie für Neurofeedback, and resale of complementary partner products. The company serves five customer segments: individual consumers, therapists and healthcare professionals, academic researchers, schools (via the SenseLearn program), and elite athletes.

Name

Mindfield Biosystems

Legal name

Mindfield Biosystems Ltd.

Website

https://mindfield.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mindfield Biosystems is a German manufacturer of biofeedback and neurofeedback devices serving consumers, therapists, researchers, schools, and athletes through the professional MindMaster modular system (Class IIa medical devices) and the eSense mobile Bluetooth sensor family, distributed via direct e-commerce and a global network of authorized partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biofeedback and Neurofeedback Medical Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Wellness & Stress Management Devices (Biofeedback, Meditation/Neurostimulation Devices) (CRACAQAL), Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB)

Keywords

• Biofeedback devices
• Neurofeedback equipment
• Physiological sensors
• HRV measurement systems
• Mobile biosensors

Headquarters

HQ city

Gronau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales (Professional Devices): MindMaster Neuro 4, MindMaster Bio, MindMaster BioNeuro professional modular devices sold to practitioners, therapists, clinics, and research institutions. Devices are class IIa medical devices. Sold directly and through distribution partners.
2. Hardware Sales (Consumer/Mobile Sensors): eSense sensor product line (Skin Response, Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Muscle, EEGenius) sold directly to consumers via the company's e-commerce shop (mindfield-shop.com) and indirectly through distribution partners. Revenue from one-time sensor hardware purchases.
3. Software Licenses and Updates: Mindfield Master Software for Neurofeedback and Biofeedback available as individual paid updates or included in the Support & Software Subscription. Software updates (e.g., Neurofeedback v3.15, Biofeedback v2.04) are sold per-update or bundled in subscription.
4. Support & Software Subscription (Support-Abo): Annual support and software subscription providing free software updates, telephone technical support, remote maintenance via Mindfield Connect, and immediate availability of updates on release day. Amortizes after first update. Offered as an annual subscription for professional MindMaster users.
5. Training and Education: Multi-level training programs for neurofeedback trainers, therapists, and instructors conducted in partnership with the Akademie für Neurofeedback. Revenue from training courses and certification programs.
6. Partner Software Distribution: Distribution of complementary third-party software including Kubios HRV Scientific and Team Readiness, Bittium Faros 180 (24-hour ECG device), and BioEra visual designer for biofeedback. Margins from resale of partner products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Mindfield Biosystems manufactures and sells biofeedback and neurofeedback hardware devices and software, including the professional MindMaster modular system (MindMaster Neuro 4, Neuro, Bio, BioNeuro) for clinicians and researchers, and the eSense family of mobile Bluetooth sensors (Skin Response, Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Muscle, EEGenius) for consumer and professional use. The portfolio is supported by the eSense App, Mindfield Master Software, eSense SDK, and partner software such as Kubios HRV and SenseLearn.

Product overview

Mindfield Biosystems is a German manufacturer of biofeedback, neurofeedback, and audiovisual stimulation (AVS) products with 20+ years of experience. The product portfolio is organized around two complementary hardware lines: the MindMaster professional modular system (MindMaster Neuro 4, MindMaster Neuro, MindMaster Bio, MindMaster BioNeuro) for clinical practices and research institutions, and the eSense mobile sensor family (Skin Response, Temperature, Pulse, Respiration, Muscle, EEGenius) for end consumers and professionals on the go. Both hardware lines are controlled via the eSense App (mobile) and Mindfield Master Software (desktop, with separate Neurofeedback and Biofeedback modules). Software add-ons include specialized protocol modules (SCP, QEEG, multi-channel for neurofeedback), Kubios HRV Scientific and Team Readiness, and SenseLearn for educational settings. The company also offers the eSense SDK for developers, a Support & Software Subscription service, and discontinued products such as MindLights (AVS mask). All components are available with optional franchise and distribution partnership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MindMaster: Professional modular biofeedback and neurofeedback device system for practices and research. Available in Neuro, Bio, and BioNeuro variants.
• eSense
• MindLights
• SenseLearn
• MindPet

Products and services

• MindMaster Neuro 4 Professional modular 4-channel EEG neurofeedback system for clinical practices and research institutions, supporting SCP, QEEG, and multi-channel modules.
• MindMaster Neuro Professional modular 2-channel EEG neurofeedback device for practices and research, expandable with software modules for advanced neurofeedback protocols.
• MindMaster Bio Professional modular biofeedback system covering skin conductance, temperature, pulse/HRV, respiration, and EMG for clinical practice and research.
• MindMaster BioNeuro Professional modular system combining biofeedback and neurofeedback in one device, covering EEG, HRV, skin conductance, temperature, respiration, and EMG.
• eSense Skin Response Mobile Bluetooth sensor measuring electrodermal activity (skin conductance) for stress management, relaxation training, and self-regulation; compatible with Android and iOS.
• eSense Temperature Mobile Bluetooth sensor measuring skin temperature for biofeedback training, stress and tension reduction, and meditation depth.
• eSense Pulse Mobile Bluetooth sensor measuring heart rate and HRV for biofeedback training, stress management, coaching, and sport.
• eSense Respiration Mobile Bluetooth sensor measuring breathing rate, depth, and patterns for breathing and relaxation training.
• eSense Muscle Mobile 2-channel EMG Bluetooth sensor (Home and Pro variants) for muscle training, relaxation, and coordination, with a dedicated web app for professional use.
• eSense EEGenius Mobile EEG device for home-based neurofeedback training, web-based and via Bluetooth, for concentration, attention, cognitive abilities, and relaxation.
• eSense App Free mobile application (iOS/Android) that controls all six eSense sensors and provides multimedia biofeedback (videos, music, sound, vibration, smart-home control) with VR compatibility.
• eSense SDK Software Development Kit for Windows, macOS, and Unity-C# enabling developers to build custom applications integrating eSense biosensor data streams.
• Mindfield Master Software – Neurofeedback Professional neurofeedback software (v3.15) for MindMaster Neuro and BioNeuro devices, including session documentation, electrode map, evaluation tools, PDF export, and remote maintenance.
• Mindfield Master Software – Biofeedback Professional biofeedback software (v2.04) for MindMaster Bio and BioNeuro devices, including Mindfield Connect remote maintenance, new media content, stress test, and EMG training options.
• Kubios HRV Scientific Scientific-grade HRV analysis software distributed by Mindfield for researchers and clinicians, compatible with eSense Pulse and Bittium Faros 180.
• Kubios HRV Team Readiness HRV-based team readiness monitoring software for sports and wellness professionals, compatible with eSense Pulse.
• SenseLearn Biofeedback program for schools, tutoring centers, and learning coaching in Germany, addressing concentration, exam anxiety, ADHD/ADD support, and relaxation training.
• Support & Software Subscription Annual subscription providing free MindMaster software updates, telephone technical support, and remote maintenance via Mindfield Connect.
• Mindfield MindPet Tactile feedback device for biofeedback training providing haptic feedback signals during MindMaster biofeedback sessions.
• Mindfield Skin Temperature Sensor Dedicated skin temperature sensor for the MindMaster system enabling precise peripheral temperature measurement as a biofeedback parameter.
• MindMaster Accessories Range of accessories including sensors, electrodes, and cables that extend or replace components of the MindMaster professional system.
• Bittium Faros 180 High-end 24-hour ECG/HRV device distributed by Mindfield for clinical and research use, compatible with Kubios HRV Scientific.
• Neurofeedback Software Modules Specialized neurofeedback software modules (SCP, QEEG, multi-channel) for MindMaster Neuro enabling advanced neurofeedback training protocols.
• Biofeedback Modules Specialized biofeedback software modules for MindMaster Bio and BioNeuro devices adding additional parameter-specific training protocols.

Quantifiable outcome

• eSense Skin Response validated against Biopac clinical lab standard with correlation coefficient r=0.94 (Hinrichs et al. 2017, Emory University)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Akademie für NeurofeedbackcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary training partner for multi-level neurofeedback certification programs (Trainer, Therapist, Instructor). Described as the largest and most important training platform for neurofeedback in Germany. All training concludes with examination and certificate. Mindfield works with this partner on education and professional development for practitioners using Mindfield equipment.
• inMotion VR / Corpus VRcoreTechnology or IntegrationVR-based physiotherapy platform integrating eSense Skin Response (for real-time skin conductance measurement) and eSense Pulse (for heart rate monitoring). VR games use biofeedback control where therapists adjust difficulty and patient-specific settings based on measured relaxation levels. Mindfield sensors provide physiological input to the VR environment.
• mBrainTrain (Smarting)coreTechnology or IntegrationBelgrade-based developer of the Smarting mobile 24-channel EEG device. Mindfield and mBrainTrain jointly integrated the eSense Skin Response into the Smarting app, enabling simultaneous measurement of 24 EEG channels plus skin conductance. Combines central (brain) and peripheral (EDA) biosignals in one multimodal monitoring system.
• IDUN TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSwiss ETH Zurich spin-off pioneering in-ear EEG with patented DRYODE® dry electrodes. Partnership combines ear-based brain activity monitoring (EEG from the ear) with peripheral biosignals from eSense sensors into a multimodal monitoring system. Links central nervous system data with peripheral physiological data.
• NLP Zentrum BerlinminorOthersNLP, hypnosis, and coaching training programs in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne. Partnership in the clinical and therapy network for professional training and referral.
• BetaGenese Klinik GmbH, BonnminorOthersPrivate clinic for interdisciplinary psychosomatic medicine and psychiatry, specializing in depression, anxiety disorders, and chronic pain syndromes. Sister company of the Beta Klinik in Bonn. Uses Mindfield equipment in clinical therapy settings.
• NeuroFit GmbH (Krefeld & Hagen, Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTherapy and Training Academy with locations in Krefeld and Hagen, Germany. Authorized partner where all Mindfield products can be experienced and purchased. Offers hands-on demonstration opportunities for practitioners.
• MindTecStore (Linden, Germany)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman retailer of wearables and biofeedback equipment. Offers Mindfield products including eSense sensors with in-person expertise and advice for consumers and professionals.
• MCO-TOOLS (Gothenburg, Sweden)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish distributor of biofeedback equipment. Markets Mindfield products in Scandinavia.
• Biofeedback Resources International (Ossining, USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS-based authorized reseller for eSense Skin Response and eSense Temperature, serving the North American market.
• Pain Relief and Rehabilitation Services (Palmerston North, New Zealand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for eSense Skin Response and eSense Temperature in New Zealand and Oceania.
• PeakHealthOnline.com (London, UK)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based online retailer reselling eSense Skin Response, eSense Temperature, Brainwave CDs, and Relax CDs.
• Bio-Medical Instruments Incorporated (Clinton Township, USA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUS distributor carrying a wide variety of biofeedback and neurofeedback equipment and supplies including EEG, qEEG, EMG, temperature sensors and more. Authorized Mindfield reseller.
• Amelia (Girona, Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVR for mental health professionals in Spain. Reseller and integration partner for Mindfield products in the Spanish mental health VR market.
• inMotion VR ('s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch company providing adaptive, precise, and personalized exercises in virtual reality for physical therapy. Authorized Mindfield reseller and technology integration partner combining VR with biofeedback.
• Emory University – Atlanta, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. Conducted the most-cited independent validation of eSense Skin Response (r=0.94 vs. Biopac) and prospective PTSD prediction study (AUC=0.90). Multiple publications using Mindfield products as measurement instruments in peer-reviewed journals.
• Wayne State University – Detroit, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences. Three published studies using eSense Skin Response with traumatized children and refugee youth. NIH-funded research demonstrating applicability in pediatric and refugee populations.
• Columbia University & UCLA – USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChronic Stress Research Group investigating skin conductance as predictor for stroke-related PTSD. Published two studies (2023, 2024) using eSense Skin Response at the bedside of stroke patients.
• University of Wuppertal – GermanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychophysiology and Sports Science department. Comparative study published in Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) comparing eSense Skin Response with spirometry as complementary physiological markers for cognitive and emotional load.
• Università di Padova – ItalycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartments of Dentistry, Psychophysiology, and Clinical Hypnosis. Study published in Frontiers in Psychology (2025) using eSense Skin Response as primary measurement instrument in hypnosis stress-reduction intervention with dentists.
• University of Melbourne – AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical Psychology and Trauma Research department. Published in Psychological Medicine (2022) using both eSense Pulse and eSense Skin Response simultaneously to investigate emotional concordance in trauma-exposed adults.
• Craig Hospital – Englewood, Colorado, USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading neurorehabilitation facility for spinal cord injury. Pilot RCT published in Topics in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation (2022) using eSense Pulse for home-based HRV biofeedback training.
• University of Hong Kong – Hong Kong, ChinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOral Surgery and Clinical Dentistry department. First published RCT using eSense Respiration as core measurement instrument for breathing biofeedback during dental procedures (International Dental Journal, 2025).
• OmniActive Health Technologies / Bengaluru Neuro Center – IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical nutrition research and neurology. Double-blind placebo-controlled RCT (Advances in Therapy, 2025) using both eSense Skin Response and eSense Pulse simultaneously as primary objective outcome measures in a study on Ashwagandha and stress.
• Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften LeipzigcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGermany's leading neuroscience research institute. Founder Niko Rockensüß conducted research here as a scientific employee from 2010–2014. Historical research partnership forming the scientific foundation of Mindfield's products.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Biofeedback (DGBfB)minorOthersMindfield is a supporting member (Fördermitglied) of the German Biofeedback Society. Supports the professional development and recognition of biofeedback in Germany.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• iMotions: iMotions provides a biosensor platform integrating EEG, GSR, HRV, EMG, eye tracking, and facial coding for academic and market research. Overlaps with Mindfield's research customer segment and eSense/MindMaster product portfolio for psychophysiology studies.
• mBrainTrain: mBrainTrain (Belgrade) makes the Smarting mobile 24-channel EEG system and is a Mindfield technology integration partner. Comparable in the mobile research-EEG segment and increasingly in the multimodal biosignal space.
• Wearable Sensing: Wearable Sensing develops DSI wireless EEG headbands for research and BCI applications. Comparable to Mindfield's EEG product line for academic and neurofeedback research customers, with similar dry-electrode wireless positioning.

Direct peers

• Thought Technology Ltd. Thought Technology is a long-established Canadian manufacturer of clinical biofeedback and psychophysiology equipment (ProComp Infinity, BioGraph Infiniti). Most direct competitor to Mindfield's MindMaster Bio/BioNeuro professional line in the practitioner channel.
• Interaxon (Muse): Muse sells consumer EEG headbands (Muse 2, Muse S) for meditation, sleep, and focus with a subscription app. Comparable to Mindfield's consumer eSense family in the home brain-sensing wellness segment, though Muse is B2C-only without the professional MindMaster tier.
• Emotiv: Emotiv manufactures consumer and research-grade EEG headsets (Epoc, Insight, MN8) with companion software for brain-computer interface and neurofeedback. Direct competitor to Mindfield's MindMaster EEG and eSense EEGenius lines, particularly in research and prosumer segments.
• NeuroSky: NeuroSky produces single-chip EEG biosensor modules used in consumer brain-controlled devices and developer tools. Comparable to Mindfield's eSense EEGenius in the consumer/mobile EEG segment, with similar developer SDK positioning.

Others

• Kubios: Kubios produces HRV Scientific and Team Readiness analysis software, distributed by Mindfield alongside eSense Pulse. Adjacent in the HRV analytics stack rather than a hardware competitor, but commercially coupled through partnership.
• Bittium (Faros): Bittium manufactures the Faros 180 24-hour ECG/HRV device, which Mindfield resells alongside eSense Pulse. Comparable in HRV measurement segment and a commercial partner; not a direct competitor in biofeedback but adjacent in cardiology-grade wearable sensing.

Regional players

• Bio-Medical Instruments: Bio-Medical Instruments is a US-based biofeedback equipment manufacturer and reseller. Functions both as a Mindfield distribution partner and a competing supplier of biofeedback/EEG equipment to the North American professional channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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