MTE
MTE spol. s r.o. is a Czech privately held distributor, founded in 1991 in Brno, that markets and sells diabetes medical devices — CGM sensors, glucometers, smart insulin pumps, needles, and diabetic footwear — to Czech patients via e-commerce and pharmacy channels and to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics via regional sales representatives.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1991
- HeadquartersBrno, Czechia
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What MTE does
MTE spol. s r.o. is a Czech privately held medical device distribution company founded in 1991 and headquartered at Hybešova 43, Brno. Its core business is the distribution and marketing of diabetes care products across the Czech Republic, combining a B2C e-commerce storefront (www.mte.cz) and the in-house Medical Center pharmacy with a B2B network of five regional sales representatives covering pharmacies, medical supply stores, hospitals, and clinics nationwide. The portfolio is centered on continuous glucose monitoring sensors (Teljane Instara TX-14/TX-21 with MARD 8.2% and 14-21 day wear; POCTech Yuwell CT3 with reusable IP27 transmitter), glucometers and test strips (FORA 6 Duo with GDH-FAD enzyme technology), smart insulin pumps (SOOIL Dana Diabecare with native Bluetooth and AndroidAPS open-loop integration), Verifine insulin needles, and Baťa-manufactured MEDI diabetic footwear. The company also owns the glucoStep line of dietary supplements for hypoglycemia management, operates the Medical Center private healthcare facility and pharmacy opened in 2007, and maintains a Czech-language content library on diabetes education while sponsoring medical congresses such as Diabetologické dny Luhačovice and DiaTECH Olomouc.
MTE monetizes primarily through unit-priced product sales: CGM sensors at 799-1,619 CZK, glucometers around 485 CZK, test strips around 290 CZK per 50-pack, insulin needles around 189 CZK per 100-pack, and diabetic shoes between 1,720 and 2,454 CZK, with free shipping above 2,000-3,000 CZK thresholds and VAT-inclusive pricing in CZK. Test strips and insulin needles are fully reimbursed by Czech public health insurance within prescribed annual quantities, which anchors a stable recurring B2B revenue stream through pharmacy and clinical channels. The company is represented in regulatory filings by Zdeněk Jašíček and Miluše Sochorová and reports no parent, subsidiaries, institutional investors, or external funding rounds. Customer base is a long tail of individual diabetic patients buying online or at the Medical Center plus a fragmented network of domestic pharmacy and clinical buyers served through regional field sales, with no disclosed enterprise concentration.
MTE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- MTE
- Legal name
- MTE spol. s.r.o.
- Website
- https://mte.cz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1991
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- MTE spol. s r.o. is a Czech privately held distributor, founded in 1991 in Brno, that markets and sells diabetes medical devices — CGM sensors, glucometers, smart insulin pumps, needles, and diabetic footwear — to Czech patients via e-commerce and pharmacy channels and to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics via regional sales representatives.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
MTE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Diabetes Medical Device Distribution
- NAICS
- Drugs and Druggists' Sundries Merchant Wholesalers (424210), Pharmacies and Drug Retailers (456110)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122), Wholesale-Medical, Dental & Hospital Equipment & Supplies (5047)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices (Consumer CGM & Smart Glucometers) (CRACAQAE)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Pharmacy Supply Chain & Secondary Distribution (Repackagers/Redistributors) (CRAOAHAC), Diabetes Care Device Accessories & Adhesives (Sensors/Pump Supplies) (HLAHAHAL)
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Where MTE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brno
- HQ country
- Czechia
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
MTE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Product Sales (B2C E-commerce): MTE sells medical devices and supplies directly to diabetic patients through its own e-commerce storefront (www.mte.cz), offering glucometers, test strips, CGM sensors, insulin pumps, needles, diabetic footwear, and nutritional supplements at listed retail prices in CZK.
- Product Distribution (B2B): MTE distributes healthcare products to pharmacies, medical supply stores, hospitals, and clinics throughout the Czech Republic via a network of regional sales representatives. The company acts as the exclusive or preferred distributor for multiple global brands.
- Medical Center (Pharmacy): MTE operates MEDICAL CENTER, a private healthcare center with a pharmacy in Brno (opened 2007), serving patients directly with product dispensing and medical consultations.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Individual patient e-commerce pricing — various product categories |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Shipping costs for Czech Republic delivery |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
MTE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
MTE spol. s r.o. is a specialized distributor of diabetes medical devices in the Czech Republic, selling and distributing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors, glucometers, test strips, insulin pumps, insulin needles, diabetic footwear, and nutritional supplements from global manufacturers including FORA, Baťa, Yuwell/POCTech, Teljane, SOOIL, and Verifine. The company operates both a B2C e-commerce storefront (www.mte.cz) and a physical Medical Center pharmacy in Brno, while its B2B distribution reaches pharmacies, medical supply stores, hospitals, and clinics across the Czech Republic via regional sales representatives.
Product overview
MTE spol. s r.o. is a Czech company established in 1991 specializing in the development and distribution of medical equipment for diabetics. The company operates primarily as a specialized distributor of diabetes care products, combining its own branded offerings with internationally recognized brands. Its portfolio centers on three main pillars: (1) monitoring/glucometry products including FORA glucometers, Instara and POCTech Yuwell CGM sensors, and glucose test strips; (2) insulin delivery accessories including Verifine insulin needles, Dana Diabecare smart insulin pumps, and pump accessories; and (3) diabetic foot care including MEDI (Baťa) footwear, Diacomfort diabetic socks, and glucoStep dietary supplements. MTE also operates a Medical Center pharmacy in Brno and provides online health calculators. The company distributes products to pharmacies, medical supply stores, hospitals, clinics, and directly to patients throughout the Czech Republic, representing brands including FORA (ForaCare Suisse AG), Baťa, Promisemed, Yuwell, Teljane, and Sooil.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Sensors Continuous glucose monitoring sensors including Instara TX-14 (14-day) and TX-21 (21-day) by Teljane with 4.5mm electrode, 5-minute measurement intervals, no calibration required, MARD of 8.2%, and direct mobile app transmission; and POCTech Yuwell CT3 system with reusable waterproof (IP27) transmitter and 3-minute data transmission interval. Designed for diabetic patients needing continuous glucose data without routine finger pricks.
- FORA Glucometers and Test Strips Glucometers and test strips for self-monitoring of blood glucose, including the FORA 6 Duo glucometer with GDH-FAD enzyme technology and multi-electrode strip design for minimized interference from oxygen, maltose, and galactose, supporting PC and Bluetooth data download. Test strips are fully covered by Czech health insurance with prescribed quantities.
- Lancets and Lancing Devices Lancets and lancing devices including FORA brand products for blood sampling by diabetic patients during self-monitoring of blood glucose.
- MEDI Diabetic Footwear (Baťa) Specialized diabetic footwear manufactured by Baťa under the MEDI brand, available in men's and women's styles (Tom, Radim, Dan, Paul, Linda, Denisa, Olga, Alma, Sam, Milan) in sizes 36-48, with insertable insoles and specialized construction for diabetic foot protection addressing neuropathy and circulation risks.
- Diabetic Socks (Diacomfort PLUS) Diabetic socks including the Diacomfort PLUS brand, available in various sizes and colors, designed for daily foot care of diabetic patients.
- glucoStep Nutritional Supplements Own-brand MTE dietary supplements for diabetic patients, including glucoStep oral glucose solutions in various flavors (strawberry, forest fruits, apricot, aronia, pineapple, lime) for hypoglycemia management, and glucoStep Protein Drink in chocolate and vanilla flavors for broader nutritional support.
- Verifine Insulin Needles Insulin needles in various lengths (5mm, 6mm, 8mm) and safety variants (8mm), featuring triple-faceted sharpening, silicone non-stick coating, thin-wall technology, and electrolytic cleaning. Compatible with all standard insulin pens. Fully covered by Czech health insurance (500 pcs/year for intensive insulin therapy patients).
- Dana Diabecare Smart Insulin Pumps Smart insulin pumps distributed by MTE, including the Dana i model with native Bluetooth connectivity and integration with AndroidAPS open-loop system for automated insulin delivery. Designed for diabetic patients on intensive insulin therapy requiring pump-based insulin delivery.
- Dana Insulin Pump Accessories Accessories for Dana insulin pumps including neoprene cases, cooling pouches, Tenso spray adhesive, Diacomfort foam, and thermo-insulating cases for users of Dana smart insulin pumps.
- Medical Center Pharmacy (Brno) Private healthcare center and pharmacy located at Hybešova 43, 602 00 Brno, serving walk-in patients with direct product dispensing and medical consultations. Provides in-person service complementing the e-commerce storefront for diabetic patients in Czech Republic.
Quantifiable outcome
- MTE products are distributed to pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics across the entire Czech Republic through a regional representative network.
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Companies that use MTE
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
MTE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
MTE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ForaCare Suisse AG (FORA)coreMTE distributes FORA glucometers, test strips, and lancets in the Czech Republic. FORA is a Swiss company developing advanced glucometers. MTE highlights FORA 6 Duo as its featured glucometer brand. The FORA 6 Duo uses GDH-FAD enzyme technology for enhanced accuracy. Test strips and lancets are fully covered by Czech health insurance.
- Baťa (MEDI Brand)coreMTE distributes MEDI diabetic footwear manufactured by the Czech company Baťa. The MEDI brand offers specialized diabetic shoes for men and women in various sizes (36–48), with insertable insoles and specialized construction for diabetic foot protection.
- Yuwell / POCTechcoreYuwell, in collaboration with POCTech, supplies CGM sensors (CT3) to MTE for the Czech market. The POCTech Yuwell CT3 system consists of a sensor, reusable transmitter (560 CZK), and mobile app receiver. The transmitter is waterproof (IP27), has a rechargeable battery, and transmits data every 3 minutes.
- Teljane (Instara Brand)coreMTE distributes Instara CGM sensors from Teljane, an innovative manufacturer. Instara TX-14 (14-day) and TX-21 (21-day) sensors feature a 4.5mm electrode, 5-minute measurement intervals, no calibration requirement, and MARD of 8.2%. The sensor measures 15 minutes after application. No separate transmitter needed — data transmits directly to the Instara mobile app.
- SOOIL (Dana)coreMTE distributes Dana Diabecare smart insulin pumps (Dana i model) in the Czech Republic. The Dana i pump features native Bluetooth connectivity and is natively compatible with the AndroidAPS open-loop system for automated insulin delivery. MTE also sells Dana pump accessories.
- VerifinecoreMTE distributes Verifine insulin needles (5mm, 6mm, 8mm) and safety insulin needles (8mm) in the Czech Republic. Verifine needles feature triple-faceted sharpening, silicone non-stick coating, thin-wall technology, and electrolytic cleaning. Fully covered by Czech health insurance (500 pcs/year for intensive insulin therapy patients). Also distributes Verifine lancets and alcohol disinfection swabs.
- PromisemedminorMTE mentions Promisemed among the world-class companies and products it represents in the Czech Republic, though specific product categories are not detailed on the main pages.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
MTE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- INTERMEDICAL: Czech medical device distributor supplying hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies with consumables and equipment. Comparable as a similarly sized national medical device distributor in the Czech market competing for the same pharmacy and clinical supply contracts.
- Promedica Praha Group: Czech medical device and equipment distributor serving pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics across multiple therapeutic categories. Directly comparable as a specialized national medical device distributor operating in the same Czech market with a similar multi-brand B2B and B2C model.
- Medista: Czech medical device distributor specializing in diabetes, ostomy, and wound care products. Directly comparable as the closest head-to-head competitor in Czech diabetes device distribution with overlapping product categories and similar B2B/B2C channel mix.
Broad incumbents
- Alliance Healthcare: European pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor (Walgreens Boots Alliance subsidiary) with active Czech Republic operations. Comparable as a broad-line pharmaceutical distributor serving Czech pharmacies that overlaps in medical device and OTC categories.
- Hartmann Group: European medical device and hygiene products manufacturer with established distribution across CEE. Comparable as a broader medical device and wound care distributor with overlapping diabetes foot care, injection, and consumables categories serving pharmacies and hospitals.
- McKesson: Global pharmaceutical and medical supply distributor with European operations. Comparable as a broad healthcare distributor that competes for or could absorb regional diabetes device distribution contracts and serves pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics globally.
- Cardinal Health: Global healthcare products distributor serving pharmacies, hospitals, and clinics with medical and surgical products. Comparable as a broad healthcare distributor with diabetes, injection, and medical device categories in its portfolio that could compete for or supply the same customer base.
- B. Braun: Global medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturer with direct distribution operations across Central Europe including Czech Republic. Comparable as a vertically integrated medical device company that distributes its own injection, infusion, and diabetes-adjacent products through the same pharmacy and hospital channels.
- Dr. Max: Largest pharmacy chain in Central Europe with strong Czech Republic presence and growing private label medical device offerings. Comparable as a major Czech pharmacy retailer that could vertically integrate medical device distribution or compete for supplier partnerships with the same diabetes brands.
- PHOENIX Group: One of Europe's largest pharmaceutical wholesale companies with significant operations across CEE including Czech Republic (via Avenier subsidiary). Comparable as a broad-line pharmaceutical and healthcare product distributor that competes for Czech pharmacy supply contracts and could absorb specialized categories.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
MTE financial estimates
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Valuation estimate
MTE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
MTE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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MTE M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about MTE
What does MTE do?
MTE spol. s r.o. is a specialized distributor of diabetes medical devices in the Czech Republic, selling and distributing continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensors, glucometers, test strips, insulin pumps, insulin needles, diabetic footwear, and nutritional supplements from global manufacturers including FORA, Baťa, Yuwell/POCTech, Teljane, SOOIL, and Verifine. The company operates both a B2C e-commerce storefront (www.mte.cz) and a physical Medical Center pharmacy in Brno, while its B2B distribution reaches pharmacies, medical supply stores, hospitals, and clinics across the Czech Republic via regional sales representatives.
Is MTE a public or private company?
MTE is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was MTE founded?
MTE was founded in 1991. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is MTE based?
MTE is headquartered in Brno, Czechia, in the Europe region.
How does MTE make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Product Sales (B2C E-commerce) is the primary driver. The others are product Distribution (B2B) and medical Center (Pharmacy).
Who are MTE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are INTERMEDICAL, Promedica Praha Group and Medista. Broad incumbents are Alliance Healthcare, Hartmann Group, McKesson, Cardinal Health, B. Braun, Dr. Max and PHOENIX Group.
Does MTE have an API?
No public API is recorded for MTE.
What industry is MTE in?
MTE's product category is Diabetes Medical Device Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAQAE, Blood Glucose Monitoring Devices (Consumer CGM & Smart Glucometers), with a secondary code of CRAOAHAC, Pharmacy Supply Chain & Secondary Distribution (Repackagers/Redistributors). Its NAICS code is 424210 and its SIC code is 5122.