What LEVO does

LEVO AG is a privately held Swiss medical device company founded in 1975 and headquartered in Wohlen, Switzerland, specializing exclusively in the design, manufacture, and global distribution of standing wheelchairs. The company produces a complete range of manual wheelchairs (LAE, LCEV, Kid&Junior, Summit EL, Summit MA) in M/M (manual drive/manual standing) and M/E (manual drive/electric standing) configurations, and powered wheelchairs (C3 front-wheel-drive, Combi mid-wheel-drive, LCM2 rear-wheel-drive), supplemented by a Special Controls accessory line including proportional joysticks, head arrays, sip-and-puff inputs, and OMNI infrared/Bluetooth environmental control interfaces. Core technology centers on a proprietary low-shear standing system that minimizes clothing movement during seated-to-standing transitions, complemented by the V-Trak adjustable back system, Automatic Backrest Compensation (ABC), and integration with Curtiss-Wright VR2 and R-Net control systems.

LEVO operates with 11–50 employees and sells exclusively through a network of 60+ authorized distributors spanning 40+ countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, and Oceania, with no direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel. Revenue is generated through configured-to-order hardware sales with quote-based pricing handled at the distributor level; no public price list or recurring software/service revenue stream is disclosed. End customers are individuals with mobility disabilities (spinal cord injury, ALS, MS, cerebral palsy, and other neuromuscular conditions) including a dedicated pediatric segment via the Kid&Junior product, with prescribing clinicians and rehabilitation centers acting as the primary business-to-business channel.

The product portfolio carries TÜV, FDA/510(k), CERAH, HI, crash test, and EN 12184:2014 (LCM2 Class B) certifications, supporting market access across regulated reimbursement systems. No external funding rounds, acquisitions, parent entities, or subsidiaries are identified, and the company is independently owned and operated with management and headquarters co-located in Wohlen. The addressable mobility aid medical devices market is projected to grow from USD 6.02 billion in 2025 to USD 7.99 billion by 2031 at a 4.83% CAGR, providing a stable industry backdrop for LEVO's niche positioning.

Name

LEVO

Legal name

LEVO AG

Website

https://levo.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LEVO AG is a privately held Swiss manufacturer founded in 1975 that designs, produces, and globally distributes a complete range of manual and powered standing wheelchairs, plus specialized input controls, to individuals with mobility disabilities through a 60+ distributor channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Standing Wheelchairs

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA)

Keywords

• Standing wheelchairs
• Mobility aids
• Powered wheelchairs
• Manual wheelchairs
• Assistive medical devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Wohlen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Standing Wheelchair Sales: LEVO generates revenue through the sale of manual and powered standing wheelchairs across multiple product lines including LAE, LCEV, Kid&Junior, Summit EL, Summit MA, C3, Combi, and LCM2. Products are sold through a global distributor network with pricing handled via quote-based system.
2. Special Controls and Accessories: Sale of specialized input devices, environmental control systems, and wheelchair accessories including joysticks, head arrays, sip & puff controls, switch devices, and customizable options.
3. Dealer/Partner Network: Products distributed through authorized dealers and distributors globally who purchase products for resale to end customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

LEVO AG designs, manufactures, and distributes a complete range of premium standing wheelchairs—both manual (LAE, LCEV, Kid&Junior, Summit EL, Summit MA) and powered (C3, Combi, LCM2)—together with a Special Controls line of alternative input devices. Products incorporate LEVO's proprietary low-shear standing system, V-Trak back, and Automatic Backrest Compensation (ABC), and are sold globally through more than 60 authorized distributors to individuals with mobility disabilities and the clinicians who serve them.

Product overview

LEVO produces a complete range of premium standing wheelchairs since 1975, organized into two main categories: manual wheelchairs (LAE, LCEV, Kid&Junior, Summit EL, Summit MA) and powered wheelchairs (C3, Combi, LCM2). The manual line offers M/M (manual drive, manual standing) and M/E (manual drive, electric standing) configurations using gas springs or electric actuators. The powered line features compact motorized bases with joystick control and advanced standing systems. All wheelchairs incorporate LEVO's low-shear standing technology allowing smooth transition from seated to standing positions. The product ecosystem is complemented by Special Controls—a comprehensive range of alternative input devices including proportional joysticks, head arrays, and sip-and-puff controls with environmental control capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEVO: Premium standing wheelchairs - the company's primary brand for manual and powered standing wheelchairs.

Products and services

• LAE Manual standing wheelchair with gas-spring mechanism for controlled standing positioning; M/M configuration (manual drive, manual standing). Lightweight aluminum frame, seat widths from 35–48 cm, seat depth up to 54 cm, user weight up to 120 kg, and full standing position up to approximately 85°. Intended for adult users with mobility disabilities.
• LCEV Manual standing wheelchair with electric actuator for powered standing (M/E configuration). Quiet, reliable actuator moves the user smoothly from seated to a full 86° standing position. Seat widths from 35 to 50 cm, seat depth up to 57 cm, user weight up to 120 kg. For adult users seeking manual propulsion with powered standing assistance.
• Kid&Junior Pediatric standing wheelchair (M/E configuration) with compact, maneuverable, light design and smooth standing/positioning movement up to 86°. Seat widths 30–35 cm, seat depth 24–40 cm, seat heights 33 cm (kid) and 40/44 cm (junior), with growth plates and a wide accessory range. Intended for children and adolescents with mobility disabilities whose equipment must accommodate growth.
• Summit EL Manual standing wheelchair with electric-powered standing unit (M/E configuration). Among the lowest weights in its class combined with the highest user capacity. Electric actuator delivers smooth, stable, and safe standing via switch operation. Seat widths 35–50 cm, seat depth 35–55 cm, user weight up to 125 kg. For adult users needing powered standing with manual propulsion.
• Summit MA Fully manual standing wheelchair (M/M configuration) with mechanized gas-spring standing assistance. One of the most active and lightest stand-up wheelchairs worldwide at approximately 21 kg with up to 125 kg user weight. Seat widths 30–50 cm, seat depth 35–55 cm, seat heights 48/50/52/54 cm. For active adult users who want no powered dependence.
• C3 Front-wheel-drive powered standing wheelchair with 4WD capability. Compact, agile, and powerful with automatic wheelbase adjustment that engages during standing for stability. Front-wheel-drive base offers stability in the standing position. Available with Curtiss-Wright VR2 or R-Net control systems. Curb-climbing up to 10 cm (4 inches), turning circle down to approximately 117 cm, driving range 25–35 km. For users needing powered mobility with standing capability in varied environments.
• Combi Mid-wheel-drive powered standing wheelchair combining seated, standing, and recline functions with the smallest turning circle in the LEVO line. Can transition directly from full recline to full standing. Uses the R-Net control system. Certified to TÜV, FDA 510(k), CERAH, HI, and crash-test standards. Seat widths 35–50 cm, user weight up to 120 kg. For users who need combined recline and powered standing.
• LCM2 Compact motorized standing wheelchair with rear-wheel drive. Small dimensions ideal for indoor use while suited for outdoor travel. Comes with VR2 control system with R-Net option for expanded actuator control. Driving range up to 31.5 km. Compliant with EN 12184:2014 for powered wheelchairs, Class B (indoor and outdoor). For users needing a compact indoor/outdoor powered standing chair.
• Special Controls Comprehensive range of alternative input devices and environmental control options for users unable to operate standard wheelchair controls. Includes the OMNI special-control interface with infrared and optional Bluetooth (up to 10 m), proportional joysticks (Allround 25 N/12 N, Nano 4 N, Zero 1–5 N), proximity-sensor head arrays, sip-and-puff systems, and single/multiple switch inputs. Sold as add-on accessories configured to LEVO powered wheelchairs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Complete standing position up to 86° (electric models) or 85-86° (manual models)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core, regional and strategic.

• Dane Technologies Inc. (LEVO USA)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDane Technologies Inc. serves as LEVO USA, handling distribution and support for the United States market from their facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota. Contact: Amy Jorgensen, Tel: +1 763 746 4458. Also serves as distributor for Canada market.
• Sunrise MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSunrise Medical operates as authorized distributor in multiple European countries including Denmark (Sunrise Medical ApS), Norway (Sunrise Medical AS), and Sweden (Sunrise Medical AB). Regional offices handle local sales, support, and customer service for LEVO products in Nordic markets.
• Life & Mobility FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLife & Mobility France handles LEVO product distribution in France and Luxemburg markets from their facility in Mornant. Contact: Arnaud Duvernois, Tel: +33 (0) 04 37 22 21 38.
• Gerald Simonds HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerald Simonds Healthcare serves as authorized LEVO distributor for England, Scotland, and Wales from their location in Aylesbury, UK. Contact: Tel: +44 1296 380200.
• Georg Egger & Co. GmbH HeilbehelfecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGeorg Egger serves as LEVO's authorized distributor in Austria from their Graz location. Contact: Günther Knobloch, Tel: +43 316 71 51 68.
• Rometsch GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRometsch GmbH handles LEVO product distribution in Germany from their facility in Heilbronn. Contact: Michael Schwarz, Tel: +49 7131 57 0041.
• Cubro Ltd.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCubro Ltd. serves as LEVO distributor for Australia and New Zealand from their facility in Tauranga, New Zealand. Contact: Tel: +64 7 578 7228, [email protected].
• ACCESS Planning Co., Ltd. (Japan)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACCESS Planning Co., Ltd. handles LEVO product distribution in Japan from their Tokyo office. Contact: Mark Yamazaki, Tel: +81 3 5926 3370.
• Goodman Med. Supplies Ltd. (Hong Kong)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGoodman Med. Supplies Ltd. serves as authorized LEVO distributor for Hong Kong from their Kwun Tong facility. Contact: Eric Siu, Tel: +852 2332 4455.
• BMEC Pte Ltd (Singapore)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBMEC Pte Ltd handles LEVO product distribution in Singapore from their facility at Ubi Avenue. Contact: Richard Chng, Tel: +65 6305 2525.
• Al-Ewan Medical Company (Saudi Arabia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAl-Ewan Medical Company serves as LEVO distributor for Saudi Arabia from their Riyadh office. Contact: Shahzad Yousaf Awan, Tel: +96 1 456 33 66.
• Healthmart L.L.C. (UAE)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthmart L.L.C. handles LEVO product distribution in United Arab Emirates from their Dubai facility. Contact: Robin Matari, Tel: +971 4 3388316.
• Physical Therapy Services Ltd. (Kenya)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPhysical Therapy Services Ltd. serves as LEVO distributor for Kenya and East Africa from their Nairobi office. Contact: Nelson Nyamu, Tel: +254 2031 7472.
• Kuxtal Soluciones en Bioingenieria DME (Mexico)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKuxtal Soluciones en Bioingenieria DME handles LEVO product distribution in Mexico from their Mexico City office. Contact: Eduardo Gutierrez, Phone: +52 55 55 59 03 58.
• Curtiss-Wright (CW)strategicTechnology or IntegrationCurtiss-Wright supplies the VR2 and R-Net control systems integrated into LEVO powered wheelchairs. VR2 handles 2-actuator control while R-Net provides expandable functionality for lights, seating functions, attendant control, environmental control, and gyro modules. Omni interface is part of the R-Net system for connecting specialized input devices.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: Ottobock is a global leader in prosthetics, orthotics, and mobility solutions including the Juvo and Kimba pediatric line and powered wheelchairs. It competes with LEVO in pediatric and adult rehabilitation mobility, with deeper breadth across orthotics and clinical reimbursement.
• Sunrise Medical: Sunrise Medical is a major global mobility manufacturer (Quickie, Zippie, RGK, JAY) and also one of LEVO's authorized distributors across the Nordics and other European markets. It competes in powered and manual wheelchairs more broadly, with standing-capable models in its portfolio.
• Invacare: Invacare is a large established manufacturer of manual and powered wheelchairs, home medical equipment, and rehabilitation products. While not a standing-wheelchair specialist, its broad product portfolio and global distribution overlap with LEVO's customer base and dealer channels.

Direct peers

• Pride Mobility: Pride Mobility (including Quantum Rehab for complex rehab) manufactures powered wheelchairs with power positioning options including standing. It is a direct competitor to LEVO's powered standing models in North American and European markets, with broader mass-market reach.
• Karman Healthcare: Karman Healthcare manufactures a broad range of manual and powered wheelchairs, including standing wheelchair models. It is comparable to LEVO in offering standing wheelchairs across price points and competing in both consumer and clinical/rehab channels.
• Permobil: Permobil is a leading global manufacturer of powered wheelchairs, including standing and tiltstanding models such as the F5 Corpus VS. It competes directly with LEVO in the powered standing wheelchair segment for clinical and high-end users, with overlapping dealer networks and similar Curtiss-Wright-based control integrations.
• Hoveround: Hoveround is a US-based manufacturer of power chairs with direct-to-consumer distribution, addressing a similar end-customer base as LEVO (individuals with mobility limitations). It is a relevant peer for understanding US go-to-market dynamics, though it does not specialize in standing wheelchairs.
• Meyra: Meyra (Meyra GmbH, Germany) is a European specialist manufacturer of manual and powered wheelchairs, including standing models. It is directly comparable to LEVO in product category, regional focus (DACH region and broader Europe), and customer segment.
• Etac: Etac (Sweden) is a European mobility and rehabilitation manufacturer with manual and powered wheelchairs plus transfer and positioning equipment. It competes with LEVO in pediatric and adult rehabilitation mobility, particularly across Nordic and broader European markets.

Regional players

• Life & Mobility: Life & Mobility (Netherlands) is a European mobility manufacturer of manual and powered wheelchairs and is also LEVO's authorized distributor for France and Luxembourg. It is a regional peer that overlaps with LEVO's product categories while also serving as a channel partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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