Cardios

What Cardios does

Cardios is a Brazilian medical device company founded in 1977 and headquartered in São Paulo, specializing in cardiac diagnostic equipment. The company develops and manufactures digital Holter recorders (CardioLight, CardioLight+, CardioSeven, CardioLoop), ambulatory blood pressure monitors (Dyna-MAPA NG, Dyna-MAPA AOP, CardioMapa, ARTERIS AOP), a portable 12-lead ECG (Dynamis ECG), and the HiCardi wearable cardiac telemetry device. Its core technology centers on high-precision ECG acquisition (up to 1,200 samples/second at 12-bit resolution) and proprietary analysis software spanning three tiers (CardioSmart 530/540/550) for varying clinical complexity, from basic clinics to hospital research use.

The business model is hardware-led with a software and services tail. Revenue streams include one-time equipment sales of Holter/MAPA/ECG devices, software licenses, recurring accessories and consumables (cables, straps, cuffs, memory cards) via an online store, warranty and technical support services through an authorized service center network, and training/education courses (24-hour Holter training). Pricing is quote-based (RFQ) with no public disclosure, targeting enterprise healthcare buyers. Distribution combines direct field sales (20 commercial representatives covering all Brazilian regions under a Central de Vendas in São Paulo), regional distributors and authorized service centers, a 100+ partner analysis center network for remote Holter/MAPA reading services via the CardioNet telemedicine platform, and international distribution partnerships. ANVISA-registered products and CE Mark certification (since 2020) support domestic and international market access.

Cardios was acquired by Halma in 2017 and subsequently acquired by Cardioline in April 2026 with backing from healthcare-focused private equity firm ARCHIMED (€9B AUM), creating a global cardiac diagnostic platform with reach across 85+ countries. The company's customer base spans cardiology clinics, hospitals (including Hospital Sírio Libanês and Hospital 9 de Julho), diagnostic centers, remote analysis centers, and veterinary cardiology. With 115,000+ devices deployed and 3 million+ exams processed annually, Cardios is the dominant domestic incumbent in Brazilian Holter and MAPA monitoring, now positioned for international expansion under Cardioline's ownership.

Name

Cardios

Legal name

Cardio Sistemas Comercial Industrial Ltda.

Website

https://cardios.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cardios is a Brazilian medical device company (founded 1977) that develops and manufactures cardiac diagnostic equipment, including Holter recorders, ambulatory blood pressure monitors, and ECG systems, serving cardiology clinics, hospitals, and analysis centers across Brazil and international markets. Acquired by Cardioline in 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiac Diagnostic Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cardiometabolic RPM & Chronic Disease Management (diabetes, hypertension, CHF, obesity) (HLALAFAA)

Keywords

• Cardiac diagnostic devices
• Holter monitoring systems
• Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
• Cardiac analysis software
• Telemedicine platforms

Headquarters

HQ city

Paraiso

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Equipment Hardware Sales: Sale of Holter recorders, MAPA monitors, AOP devices, ECG units, and software licenses. Products include CardioLight, CardioLight+, CardioSeven, CardioMapa, Dyna-MAPA NG, Dyna-MAPA AOP, ARTERIS AOP, Dynamis ECG, and CardioSmart software tiers.
2. Technical Support and Maintenance Services: Warranty services, remote technical support via TeamViewer, repair and maintenance services, and authorized service center network (Cardioservice, Astton Medical, MHE, Seven-MD, BLB Electronic, Sigeral)
3. Training and Education Courses: 24-hour Holter training courses offered in-person and online, scientific congress participation, Hands On sessions at cardiology events
4. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of accessories including cables, straps, cuffs, memory cards, carrying cases, and replacement parts through the online accessories store (cardios.srv.br)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cardios develops, manufactures, and commercializes cardiac diagnostic devices and software. Its hardware portfolio includes digital Holter recorders (CardioLight, CardioLight+, CardioSeven, CardioLoop), ambulatory blood pressure monitors (Dyna-MAPA NG, Dyna-MAPA AOP, CardioMapa), pulse wave analysis systems (ARTERIS AOP), and portable 12-lead ECG (Dynamis ECG). Its software ecosystem comprises the CardioSmart analysis suite (tiers 530/540/550), MAPAs blood pressure analysis software, and the CardioNet telemedicine platform for remote exam transmission, server-side management, and DICOM/PACS hospital integration.

Product overview

Cardios is a Brazilian medical device company (founded 1977, headquartered in São Paulo) that develops, manufactures, and commercializes a comprehensive portfolio of cardiac diagnostic solutions including hardware devices and analysis software. The product portfolio spans three main hardware lines: Holter Recorders (CardioLight, CardioLight+, CardioSeven, CardioLoop), Blood Pressure Monitors (Dyna-MAPA NG, Dyna-MAPA AOP, CardioMapa, ARTERIS AOP), and Electrocardiographs (Dynamis ECG), plus a wearable telemetry device (HiCardi). The software ecosystem includes CardioSmart analysis platforms (530/540/550 tiers for increasing complexity), MAPAs blood pressure analysis software, and CardioNet telemedicine infrastructure (Client, Server, DICOM). Products serve human and veterinary (CardioLight Vet) cardiology markets across Brazil and internationally, with 115,000+ devices in market and 3 million annual exams processed. The company was acquired by Cardioline in April 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 115,000+ equipment units deployed in market
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, strategic and minor.

• Dong-A STcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Dong-A ST, a Korean pharmaceutical and medical device company, signed a distribution agreement with CARDIOS during Hospitalar 2026 in São Paulo. CARDIOS will provide the HiCardi+ remote patient monitoring solution for distribution in Brazil through a three-party system alongside existing partner CARDIO WEB, leveraging hospital sales infrastructure.
• CARDIO WEBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 May 2026Existing Brazilian cardiac monitoring partner of Cardios for HiCardi+ distribution. CARDIO WEB operates hospital sales infrastructure in Brazil and participates in the three-party distribution system with Dong-A ST for remote patient monitoring solutions.
• CardiolineflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Cardioline, a globally recognized cardiac diagnostic solutions provider serving 85+ countries, acquired Cardios in April 2026. The acquisition combines Cardioline's international reach and established cardiac technology with Cardios' decades of clinical expertise in Holter and MAPA monitoring. Supported by ARCHIMED private equity. Creates a comprehensive global cardiac diagnostic leadership.
• CNSystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026CNSystems partnered with Cardios at the EHRA Congress in Paris to present CardioLight+ and innovative solutions for the European market. This partnership strengthens Cardios' presence in the European cardiac monitoring market through joint exhibition and market development activities.
• ABIMO (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Dispositivos Médicos)strategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025ABIMO supports Brazilian medical device exporters like Cardios in prospecting and expanding into international markets. Cardios participated in WHX Nairobi 2025 through ABIMO's export support program, which facilitates market entry and regulatory navigation for Brazilian healthcare companies in Africa and other regions.
• APEX Brasil (Agência Brasileira de Promoção de Exportações e Investimentos)strategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 October 2025APEX Brasil promotes Brazilian exports and investments, supporting companies like Cardios in international market expansion. Their assistance helps Cardios reach new markets in Africa, Europe, and Asia through trade facilitation and market intelligence.
• Brazilian Embassy in KenyaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025The Brazilian Embassy in Kenya facilitated Cardios' participation at WHX Nairobi 2025 by providing local connections, market insights, and regulatory guidance for entering the African healthcare market.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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