IACESS

What IACESS does

IACESS LDA is a Portuguese direct-to-consumer orthopedic retailer and medical device wholesaler founded in January 2016 and headquartered in Moreira da Maia, Porto. The company operates as a subsidiary within Grupo Mobilitec, leveraging over 40 years of market knowledge from its founding partner in the assistive products sector. IACESS distributes a comprehensive catalog of mobility aids (manual and electric wheelchairs, scooters, walking frames, crutches, transfer devices, ramps, propulsion aids), hospital furniture (articulated beds, mattresses, armchairs, tables, cabinets), personal care products (bathroom safety, urinary incontinence, diagnostic equipment), and positioning solutions (wheelchair cushions, backrests, bed positioning). The company carries products from major international manufacturers including Invacare, Sunrise Medical, Orthos XXI, Panthera, Permobil, and Batec Mobility.

The business operates across multiple channels: an e-commerce website (iacess.pt) as the primary sales platform, a physical retail store at its headquarters, telephone and email orders, and WhatsApp customer support. It is certified by INFARMED as a Medical Device Wholesale Distributor (Certificate No. 47/DM/2018/V02/2019), providing regulatory credibility in the Portuguese healthcare equipment sector. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time product sales, with prices ranging from approximately €2 to over €8,000 depending on the product category, supplemented by technical assistance services for maintenance, repair, and adaptation of mobility and support products. Free shipping is offered for orders of €65 or more across mainland Portugal, and the SAPA financing program helps customers navigate state funding for assistive products.

IACESS serves primarily individual consumers with reduced mobility, elderly individuals, and healthcare facilities and caregivers in Portugal. The company is privately held with a share capital of €2,000, has no external institutional investment, and has been recognized as PME Líder 2022 and Top 10 Best SME in the Orthopedics sector for two consecutive years.

Name

IACESS

Legal name

IACESS LDA

Website

https://iacess.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IACESS is a Portuguese direct-to-consumer orthopedic retailer and INFARMED-certified medical device wholesaler selling mobility aids, hospital furniture, and personal care products to individuals with reduced mobility, elderly customers, and healthcare facilities across mainland Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maia

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: IACESS generates revenue primarily through the sale of orthopedic products, mobility aids, positioning equipment, and personal care items. Products are sold as one-time purchases with prices ranging from approximately €2 to over €8,000 depending on the product category.
2. Technical Assistance Services: The company offers technical assistance services for maintenance, repair, and adaptation of mobility and support products, providing an additional service revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IACESS is a Portuguese specialty retailer of orthopedic products, mobility aids, hospital furniture, and personal care items, operating as an INFARMED-authorized distributor of medical devices. The company sells to individual consumers and healthcare facilities through an e-commerce storefront and a physical store in Moreira da Maia, Porto, under the trade name IACESS | A Sua Ortopedia.

Product overview

IACESS is an orthopedic company founded in January 2016, integrated in the Mobilitec Group, offering a comprehensive catalog of standard and complex support products for rehabilitation, mobility, and specialized positioning. The product portfolio centers on mobility devices (manual and electric wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walking aids, crutches, transfer equipment, ramps, and propulsion aids), hospital furniture (articulated beds, mattresses, armchairs, tables, cabinets, screens, hospital carts, examination couches), personal care products (bathroom safety, urinary incontinence, diagnostic equipment, hygiene products), and positioning solutions (wheelchair cushions, backrests, positioning accessories). The company also provides complementary services including technical assistance, product assessments, and financing guidance. Products are distributed through both physical store and online e-commerce platform, with a focus on serving the Portuguese market with brands such as Invacare, Sunrise Medical, Orthos XXI, Panthera, Permobil, and Batec Mobility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orthopedic products Orthopedic devices and supports distributed to consumers and small healthcare providers through the IACESS storefront.
• Mobility aids Mobility equipment such as walking aids and wheelchairs sold to consumers with mobility limitations and care facilities.
• Hospital furniture Hospital-grade furniture sold for home-care and small healthcare facility use.
• Personal care products Personal care items for daily living sold to elderly consumers, post-surgery patients, and care facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google Reviews based on 40 reviews

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grupo MobiliteccoreOthersIACESS is integrated within the Grupo Mobilitec, a parent company relationship providing corporate structure and potentially shared resources, distribution, or operational synergies within the mobility and assistive products sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights14 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock: German-based global leader in orthotics, prosthetics, and mobility solutions. Comparable in that it supplies many of the same categories (wheelchairs, rehabilitation equipment) and competes for the same end customers through dealer networks.
• Arjo: Swedish-listed medtech company focused on hospital beds, medical furniture, transfer and hygiene equipment. Directly comparable in product categories (articulated beds, transfer devices, bathing aids) and institutional customer overlap.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: US-headquartered manufacturer and distributor of mobility, bathroom safety, and home medical equipment. Competes broadly in the same orthopedic/assistive product categories that IACESS retails in Europe.
• Invacare: Global manufacturer of wheelchairs, scooters, and home medical equipment. IACESS is a direct distributor of Invacare products, and Invacare competes indirectly through its own distribution and partner networks across Europe.
• GF Health Products (Graham-Field): US-based diversified manufacturer of medical equipment including wheelchairs, hospital beds, and patient room furniture. Broadly comparable to IACESS's hospital furniture and mobility assortment at a distributor level.
• Sunrise Medical: Global mobility manufacturer (Quickie, Zippie, Breezy) whose manual and electric wheelchairs, scooters, and positioning products are stocked by IACESS. Operates through regional distributors across Europe including Portugal.
• Permobil: Swedish manufacturer of advanced power wheelchairs and seating/positioning solutions. Carried by IACESS in its mobility and positioning categories; competes through its own dealer channel in Iberia.
• Etac: Swedish-owned specialist in mobility aids, transfer, and daily living products. Comparable product portfolio (wheelchairs, transfer equipment, bathroom safety) with European distributor network overlapping IACESS's customer base.

Direct peers

• Meyra: German manufacturer of manual and power wheelchairs, rehab buggies, and mobility aids. Most directly comparable to IACESS as a specialist mobility-aid supplier targeting end users and institutional buyers in Europe.

Emerging players

• Prism Medical: Specialist provider of patient handling and mobility equipment (hoists, transfer devices, ceiling lifts). Overlaps with IACESS's transfer and accessibility categories for healthcare facility and home-care customers.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/iacessortopedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iacess

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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