Libel'Up
Libel'Up is a French ESS enterprise (REUMED SAS) that collects, refurbishes, and redistributes used medical aids in Hauts-de-France under the certified AFNOR NF S97-414:2026 RBEU standard, selling to healthcare establishments and PSDM distributors at 30-40% below new-equipment pricing while supplying individuals in need through a solidarity fund.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2022
- HeadquartersLille, France
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Libel'Up does
Libel'Up is a French Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) enterprise operating as a dedicated medical equipment refurbishment platform in the Hauts-de-France region. Operated by REUMED SAS (founded February 2024, building on an experimentation launched by Eurasanté in January 2022), the company collects unused or broken medical aids via a network of 40+ collection points (pharmacies, municipalities, healthcare institutions) and home pickups, then restores them through the certified RBEU (Remise en Bon État d'Usage) process compliant with the AFNOR NF S97-414:2026 standard. The refurbishment workflow spans reception and triage, full disassembly, professional-grade cleaning and disinfection (dry steam, ozone gas, UV exposure), part replacement using original manufacturer components, and dual-operator quality control, with traceability data retained for 5+ years post-redistribution.
The portfolio covers wheelchairs (manual and electric), walkers, mobility scooters, shower chairs, commode chairs, hospital beds, patient lifts, transfer aids, hygiene equipment, and spare parts. These are redistributed through two channels: a paid B2B2C model where healthcare establishments (hospitals, EHPADs, rehabilitation centers, PSDM distributors) purchase via a gated professional online catalog at 30-40% below new-equipment pricing, and a solidarity fund (fond de solidarité) that provides equipment free of charge to individuals unable to afford it. The company holds the AFNOR NF S97-414:2026 certification, mandatory for any refurbishment activity as of February 2026, giving it a regulatory first-mover position.
Libel'Up's go-to-market combines field sales outreach to healthcare establishments, community-driven collection via municipal and pharmacy partners, and channel partnerships with established distributors such as Médical Domicile and institutional partners including Fondation Hopale and the Centre Hospitalier d'Armentières (within a GHT network). Collection operations are executed in partnership with two social-insertion employment organizations (FACE and VIT'INSER), aligning the commercial activity with the company's ESS mission of local job creation. Backed by Eurasanté and Métropole Européenne de Lille, the company employs 7 people across operations, development, and reconditioning roles.
Libel'Up firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Libel'Up
- Legal name
- REUMED SAS
- Website
- https://libel-up.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2022
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Libel'Up is a French ESS enterprise (REUMED SAS) that collects, refurbishes, and redistributes used medical aids in Hauts-de-France under the certified AFNOR NF S97-414:2026 RBEU standard, selling to healthcare establishments and PSDM distributors at 30-40% below new-equipment pricing while supplying individuals in need through a solidarity fund.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Libel'Up industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Equipment Refurbishment Services
- NAICS
- Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210), Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Equipment Installation, Maintenance, Repair & Sanitization Services (HSABAKAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA), Repair, Refurbishment & Remanufacturing Services (EUAIANAB), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Home Health Distribution (CRAOAHAF), Medical Devices, Healthcare Supplies & Pharma Returns (Regulated) (TLAAALAG)
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Where Libel'Up is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lille
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Libel'Up business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Sale of Refurbished Medical Equipment to Healthcare Professionals: Libel'Up collects, refurbishes, and resells medical aids (wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, etc.) at 30-40% below new market prices directly to healthcare establishments (hospitals, clinics, EHPADs, rehabilitation centers) and medical equipment distributors (PSDM). This constitutes the primary revenue stream.
- Solidarity Fund Donations: Libel'Up maintains a solidarity fund supported by various financial partners, enabling free distribution of refurbished medical equipment to individuals who cannot afford it. This is a non-commercial revenue stream sustained by donations and subsidies.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Refurbished medical equipment sold to healthcare professionals at 30-40% below new market price |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels7 records
Libel'Up product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Libel'Up collects used or broken medical equipment (aides techniques) from individuals and healthcare facilities in Hauts-de-France, then refurbishes each device through a certified Remise en Bon État d'Usage (RBEU) process compliant with the AFNOR NF S97-414:2026 standard. Refurbished equipment — including wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, medical beds, transfer aids, and spare parts — is resold to healthcare professionals and medical equipment distributors (PSDM) at 30–40% below new market prices, while a solidarity fund distributes equipment free of charge to individuals who cannot afford it.
Product overview
Libel'Up operates as a specialized medical equipment refurbishment platform and service provider for the Social and Solidarity Economy (ESS) sector in France. The core offering is the RBEU (Remise en Bon État d'Usage) refurbishment service, which collects used medical equipment, restores it to safe working condition per the AFNOR NF S97-414:2026 standard, and redistributes it through a professional online catalog and partner distributor network at 30-40% below new market prices. The product portfolio spans mobility aids (wheelchairs, electric wheelchairs, walkers, mobility scooters, canes), hygiene and bedroom equipment (shower chairs, commode chairs, toilet risers, grab bars, hospital beds), transfer aids (transfer handles, boards, verticalizers, patient lifts), spare parts, and declassified equipment. Services include a free collection network (points de collecte and home pickup), a solidarity fund providing free equipment to those in need, and a partner distributor program. The company REUMED operates under exclusive license of the Libel'Up brand owned by Eurasanté.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fauteuils roulants d'occasion (Refurbished Wheelchairs) Manual and electric wheelchairs refurbished to the AFNOR NF S97-414:2026 RBEU standard and sold 30–40% cheaper than new equipment, for healthcare establishments and PSDM distributors.
- Déambulateurs d'occasion (Refurbished Walkers) Walkers and walking frames refurbished according to RBEU standards for sale to healthcare professionals.
- Scooters PMR d'occasion (Refurbished Mobility Scooters) Mobility-impaired-person (PMR) electric scooters refurbished to RBEU standard and sold through the professional catalog.
- Cadres de marche d'occasion (Refurbished Walking Frames)
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% cost savings on refurbished equipment vs. new market price for healthcare buyers
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Libel'Up
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Libel'Up technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature4 records
Libel'Up partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Fondation HopalecoreLibel'Up and Fondation Hopale signed a strategic partnership in November 2025. The partnership includes four concrete commitments: (1) a co-developed partnership charter structuring the recovery, valorization, and refurbishment of technical aids; (2) opening of a dedicated collection point at Fondation Hopale facilities; (3) donation of unused or broken equipment to Libel'Up for repair, compliance restoration, or responsible dismantling; (4) purchase of refurbished equipment for Fondation Hopale's healthcare and rehabilitation facilities. The partnership aims to promote circular economy in healthcare and reduce waste of technical aids.
- Médical DomicilecoreMédical Domicile is a reference actor in the sale and rental of medical equipment for individuals and professionals. As a partner, they promote Libel'Up's collection point mission on a dedicated section of their website and have launched a range of refurbished medical equipment sourced from Libel'Up, making Libel'Up's products accessible to their customer base across France. This partnership extends Libel'Up's reach to end consumers via a trusted distributor.
- FACE (Fondation pour l'Inclusion)coreFACE (Fondation pour l'Inclusion) is a social insertion through employment organization that handles collection of medical equipment from individuals and healthcare professionals in the Pas-de-Calais region on behalf of Libel'Up. This partnership enables Libel'Up to scale its collection operations while fulfilling its ESS mission of creating local employment.
- VIT'INSER (Groupe Vitamine'T)coreVIT'INSER from the Vitamine'T Group is a social insertion through employment organization that handles collection of medical equipment from individuals and healthcare professionals in the Nord region on behalf of Libel'Up. The partnership also enabled the hiring of Andre, a worker who transitioned from an insertion contract at VIT'INSER to a full-time position at REUMED/Libel'Up, exemplifying the social impact mission.
- CCAS de Villers-PolminorCentre Communal d'Action Sociale (CCAS) of Villers-Pol joined Libel'Up's collection point network in May 2025, enabling local residents to drop off unused medical equipment at the municipal office. This is one of over 40 collection point partners across Hauts-de-France.
- Mairie de RousiesminorMairie de Rousies joined Libel'Up's collection point network in May 2025, enabling local residents to drop off unused medical equipment. This expands Libel'Up's geographic coverage in the Hauts-de-France region.
- Mairie de CucqminorMairie de Cucq joined Libel'Up's collection point network in May 2025, enabling local residents and healthcare professionals to drop off unused medical equipment.
- Fondation Louis SerbatminorFondation Louis Serbat joined Libel'Up's collection point network in May 2025, supporting the collection of unused medical equipment from the local community.
- Association L'EspoircoreAssociation L'Espoir is one of Libel'Up's first partners. It collects unused equipment from patients and purchases refurbished equipment from Libel'Up for its rehabilitation center. The partnership has reduced their carbon footprint, generated significant cost savings, and provided reliable, safe equipment for their patients. Association L'Espoir's logistics director serves as a reference customer, publicly endorsing Libel'Up's quality and impact.
- EurasantécoreEurasanté is the innovation ecosystem that initiated the Libel'Up experiment in January 2022 and continues to support the company as a key backer. Libel'Up is headquartered in the Eurasanté Bio Incubator in Loos and benefits from financial support, networking, and operational assistance from Eurasanté.
- Centre Hospitalier d'ArmentièrescoreCentre Hospitalier d'Armentières is a flagship institutional partner within the GHT (Groupement Hospitalier de Territoire) network. The hospital contributed to testing and validating Libel'Up's refurbished equipment, which enabled broader adoption across the hospital group. Its director publicly endorses Libel'Up as a logical contributor to sustainable healthcare procurement.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Libel'Up competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Bastide Group: Listed French medical equipment distributor (Bastide Le Confort Médical) that rents and sells home healthcare equipment to individuals and professionals. Operates in the same PSDM channel as Libel'Up's distributor partners, but does not focus on refurbishment — competes indirectly through scale and brand.
- Linde Healthcare (Homecare): International gas and healthcare company providing home respiratory services and durable medical equipment in France. Operates as a large PSDM competing for institutional contracts, with broader portfolio and scale than Libel'Up but no refurbishment focus.
- EMMAÜS France: Major French social economy network engaged in reuse, repair, and second-hand redistribution across multiple categories including some mobility equipment. Shares the ESS positioning and circular economy mission with Libel'Up but is far broader in scope and not specialized in medical devices.
- Croix-Rouge Française: Large French humanitarian organization that operates equipment donation and reuse programs (Vestiboutique, Materialéa) and has historically handled some medical aid redistribution. Competes for solidarity-mission mindshare and donor goodwill but lacks RBEU certification and medical specialization.
Regional players
- SOS Oxygène: French home respiratory and medical equipment rental/sales provider operating regionally. Serves a comparable institutional and patient customer base in home healthcare, and is a typical competitor for PSDM (medical equipment distributor) partnerships.
Direct peers
- Envie Autonomie: French social enterprise network refurbishing and redistributing medical equipment (wheelchairs, scooters, hospital beds) for individuals with disabilities. Operates under the same ESS + circular economy model as Libel'Up and serves an overlapping customer base across France.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance1 record
Libel'Up financial estimates
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Libel'Up leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Libel'Up funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Libel'Up M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Libel'Up
What does Libel'Up do?
Libel'Up collects used or broken medical equipment (aides techniques) from individuals and healthcare facilities in Hauts-de-France, then refurbishes each device through a certified Remise en Bon État d'Usage (RBEU) process compliant with the AFNOR NF S97-414:2026 standard. Refurbished equipment — including wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, medical beds, transfer aids, and spare parts — is resold to healthcare professionals and medical equipment distributors (PSDM) at 30–40% below new market prices, while a solidarity fund distributes equipment free of charge to individuals who cannot afford it.
Is Libel'Up a public or private company?
Libel'Up is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Libel'Up founded?
Libel'Up was founded in 2022. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Libel'Up based?
Libel'Up is headquartered in Lille, France, in the Europe region.
How does Libel'Up make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Sale of Refurbished Medical Equipment to Healthcare Professionals are the primary driver. The others are solidarity Fund Donations.
Who are Libel'Up's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Bastide Group, Linde Healthcare (Homecare), EMMAÜS France and Croix-Rouge Française. SOS Oxygène is listed as a regional player. Envie Autonomie is listed as a direct peer.
Does Libel'Up have an API?
No public API is recorded for Libel'Up.
What industry is Libel'Up in?
Libel'Up's product category is Medical Equipment Refurbishment Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSABAKAJ, Equipment Installation, Maintenance, Repair & Sanitization Services, with a secondary code of HSABAKAA, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals. Its NAICS code is 811210 and its SIC code is 5047.