Mikan

What Mikan does

Mikan, the trading name of BELPHORE INTERNATIONAL, is a French specialist retailer and distributor of animal rehabilitation and physiotherapy equipment, founded circa 2009 and headquartered in Sautron, France. The company operates a dual-channel e-commerce model: mikan-vet.com sells directly to individual pet owners (dog, cat, horse, and exotic/NAC owners) seeking orthotics, mobility aids, and comfort products, while pro.mikan-vet.com serves veterinary professionals with SIRET-gated access, prices excluding VAT, and professional-grade equipment. The portfolio spans orthopedic supports (Balto splints, DORSIFLEX ASSIST), mobility aids (Walkin' Wheels wheelchairs, Ruffwear harnesses, Pawz protective boots), wound protection (Vetbody, BITENOT collars), comfort bedding (CosyPad), and professional physiotherapy hardware including Intelect Vet systems, K-Laser Class IV lasers, HydroPhysio underwater treadmills, and Rehab X2 neurostimulators.

Mikan holds exclusive French distribution rights for K-Laser USA and HydroPhysio, and a distribution arrangement with Chattanooga for the Intelect Vet platform developed with the University of Tennessee. The company has equipped reference rehabilitation sites including the 36m² plateau at CHV Frégis (opened January 2010) and a planned 45m² service at CHV Atlantia (March 2012), and supplies equipment to enterprise veterinary groups such as AniCura TRIOVet and mid-market clinics such as Clinique Eauveto and Dr. Philippe Labarthe's itinerant practice.

The revenue model is predominantly one-time product sales with pay-as-you-go pricing, supplemented by enterprise installation services for large equipment (site assessment, delivery, setup, and staff training) and a reconditioned/second-life product line. Mikan markets through an extensive blog (130+ articles), active social channels (Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest), email newsletters, and veterinary industry events, ships throughout France and internationally to Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and DOM-TOM, and provides phone/email expert consultation. The legal entity has share capital of €8,000, the company is privately held with no disclosed institutional backing, and headcount sits in the 1–10 range.

Name

Mikan

Legal name

BELPHORE INTERNATIONAL

Website

https://mikan-vet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mikan is a French e-commerce specialist in animal rehabilitation and physiotherapy equipment, selling orthotics, mobility aids, and professional-grade devices (K-Laser, HydroPhysio, Intelect Vet) to individual pet owners and veterinary clinics across France and select European markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Rehabilitation Equipment

NAICS

Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Assistance & Accessibility Support (Ramps/Slings/Orthopedic Bedding) (HSANAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Incontinence & Hygiene Support (Diapers/Expressing Assistance/Cleaning) (HSANAJAI)

Keywords

• Veterinary rehabilitation equipment
• Animal orthopedic supports
• Pet mobility aids
• Veterinary physiotherapy equipment
• Animal hydrotherapy systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Sautron

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Orthopedic Equipment: Sale of orthopedic equipment including splints (attelles) for front and back legs, protective boots and shoes, harnesses, and accessories for disabled, elderly, or injured animals.
2. Product Sales - Mobility Aids: Sale of mobility assistance products including wheelchairs (chariots), harnesses, access ramps, and belts for animals requiring mobility support.
3. Product Sales - Physiotherapy Equipment: Sale of professional physiotherapy and rehabilitation equipment including treadmills, balance boards, balls, electrostimulation devices, and taping supplies for veterinary professionals.
4. Product Sales - Comfort and Hygiene Products: Sale of comfort products including bedding, thermal therapy items, wound protection, bandages, and playful accessories for animal well-being.
5. Refurbished/Second-Life Products: Sale of reconditioned/refurbished equipment including splints and wheelchairs at discounted prices, offering sustainable alternatives at reduced costs.
6. Professional Hydrotherapy Equipment: Sale and installation of professional-grade hydrotherapy equipment including underwater treadmills for veterinary clinics and hospitals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mikan is a French specialist retailer of rehabilitation and physiotherapy equipment for animals (dogs, cats, horses, exotic pets). The company sells orthopedic supports (Balto splints, Pawz shoes), mobility aids (Walkin' Wheels wheelchairs, Ruffwear harnesses, ramps), physiotherapy equipment (treadmills, balance boards, electrostimulation, K-Laser Class IV devices), wound protection, and comfort bedding. It operates a consumer e-commerce site and a separate professional portal for veterinary clinics requiring SIRET registration.

Product overview

Mikan is a specialist in rehabilitation equipment for animals, offering a comprehensive portfolio of orthopedic and mobility products including splints (Balto), wheelchairs (Walkin' Wheels), protective footwear (Pawz), harnesses (Ruffwear), and rehabilitation accessories (balance boards, therapy balls, electrostimulation). The company also provides professional physiotherapy equipment for veterinary practices including the Intelect Vet system (electrotherapy, ultrasound, laser therapy), K-Laser Class IV, Hydro Physio underwater treadmills, and Rehab X2 neurostimulators. Products span orthopedic supports, mobility aids, wound protection, comfort bedding, and professional rehabilitation equipment for veterinarians, serving both individual pet owners and professional veterinary clinics across France and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Walkin' Wheels Wheelchair (Chariot roulant)

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• K. Laser USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 May 2012American company K. Laser USA, a leading global manufacturer of Class IV therapeutic lasers, selected Mikan as exclusive distribution partner for the French veterinary market. Partnership formalized at WASAVA World Congress 2012 in Birmingham. Mikan distributes K-Laser veterinary products including Class IV laser therapy devices.
• CHV AtlantiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Partnership with Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Atlantia to establish a reference rehabilitation center with approximately 45m² dedicated space. Mikan provides equipment expertise and training while CHV Atlantia offers clinical environment for testing and developing rehabilitation protocols. Joint objective to advance veterinary rehabilitation science through clinical studies.
• CHV FrégiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCHV Frégis (Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Frégis) in the Paris region established rehabilitation services in January 2010 with equipment from Mikan. Mikan supplies comprehensive rehabilitation plateau including underwater treadmill, ultrasound, electrostimulation, exercise mats, proprioception equipment and obstacle course. Partnership for equipment supply and ongoing support.
• HYDROPHYSIO (UK)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with UK-based HydroPhysio, a leading manufacturer of underwater rehabilitation treadmills for veterinary and human medicine. Mikan serves as exclusive distributor for HydroPhysio products in France, providing installation, training, and maintenance services for veterinary professionals.
• Chattanooga (USA)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Chattanooga, the world leader in physiotherapy equipment, for distribution of Intelect Vet professional physiotherapy systems in France. The Intelect Vet platform, developed with the University of Tennessee, offers comprehensive treatment modalities including electrotherapy, ultrasound, laser, and combined therapy.
• AFVEPHYR (Association Française Vétérinaire de Physiothérapie)minorOthersDr. Philippe Labarthe, Vice President of AFVEPHYR (French Veterinary Physiotherapy Association), represents the professional physiotherapy community. Mikan supports and engages with the association for industry development and professional training initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Animal Ortho Care: US-based provider of custom orthotics, prosthetics, and wheelchairs for dogs and other animals. Closely comparable to Mikan's orthopedic and mobility product lines serving pets with injuries, disabilities, or age-related mobility loss.
• Walkin' Pets: US-based manufacturer and retailer of pet wheelchairs, splints, and mobility aids under the Walkin' Wheels brand. Mikan is a French distributor of Walkin' Wheels products, making Walkin' Pets a direct upstream peer with overlapping product categories and customer types.
• K9 Carts: Long-standing US manufacturer of dog wheelchairs for pets with mobility impairments. Directly competes with Mikan's Walkin' Wheels offering and shares the same end-customer segment of owners seeking mobility solutions for disabled dogs.
• OrthoPets: US-based custom orthotic and prosthetic device maker for animals, offering braces, splints, and wheelchairs. Comparable to Mikan's Balto splint lineup and mobility aid portfolio for injured or disabled companion animals.

Broad incumbents

• Patterson Veterinary Supply: One of the largest US distributors of veterinary equipment, supplies, and pharmaceuticals. While not focused exclusively on rehabilitation, Patterson's broad catalog overlaps with Mikan's professional product offering for veterinary clinics.
• Vetoquinol: French-headquartered animal health company with veterinary products and equipment portfolios. A domestic broad incumbent comparable to Mikan in the French market with significantly greater scale and resources.
• Henry Schein Animal Health: Global distributor of veterinary products and equipment serving clinics and animal hospitals. Comparable to Mikan's B2B veterinary channel and a potential competitive threat as it expands rehabilitation equipment offerings.

Regional players

• iM3: Australia-based veterinary equipment specialist focused on dental and broader practice equipment. Comparable as a specialist distributor of veterinary equipment serving professional clinics in a specific geography.

Others

• Ruffwear: US-based outdoor performance gear brand for dogs with a mobility and harness product line. Functions as both a supplier (Mikan distributes Ruffwear harnesses) and an adjacent peer in the pet mobility equipment category.

Emerging players

• Avante Animal Health: US-based supplier of veterinary rehabilitation equipment including underwater treadmills and therapy systems. Directly comparable to Mikan's HydroPhysio professional hydrotherapy product line and broader clinic equipment offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/MikanVet
• Facebookfacebook.com/mikan.vet
• Instagraminstagram.com/mikanvet
• Pinterestpinterest.fr/mikanvet/_created
• Xx.com/mikanvet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mikan

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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