Fertility Center

What Fertility Center does

Kinderwunschzentrum Ludwigsburg is a private medical practice (legal entity: Praxis Dr. med. Andreas Ott) specializing in reproductive medicine and fertility treatment, operating from a single clinic location at Leonberger Str. 2, 71638 Ludwigsburg, Germany. The practice is led by Dr. med. Andreas Ott, a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology with subspecialization in gynecological endocrinology and reproductive medicine, supported by Dr. Annette Schmid and a clinic team. Its service portfolio encompasses the full arc of fertility care: diagnostics (hormone analysis, male fertility workups, endometriosis evaluation), assisted reproductive technologies (IVF, ICSI, IUI), surgical sperm retrieval (TESE), cryopreservation of oocytes and sperm via vitrification at -196°C, fertility preservation for oncology patients (oncofertility), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PID), and an in-house sperm bank (Samenbank Ludwigsburg). The practice is one of only three state-licensed PID centers in Baden-Württemberg and operates as a certified endometriosis center, active member of the German IVF Registry (D.I.R.), and 2026 Stern 'Deutschlands ausgezeichnete Ärzte' honoree.

The clinic's revenue model blends statutory health insurance (GKV) reimbursement with private-pay components. Statutory health insurance covers 50% of IVF/ICSI treatment costs and, since July 2021, covers medical cryopreservation of gametes before oncological therapy under the G-BA directive. Social freezing (elective egg freezing), private sperm cryopreservation requests, and storage fees are private-pay, with egg-freezing packages ranging from €2,000–€3,000 in upfront costs plus €135 per six-month storage and sperm cryopreservation at €300–€500 plus €185 per six-month storage. Pricing for IVF/ICSI cycles is approximately €2,000 per cycle when using cryopreserved materials for private patients. Go-to-market is primarily consultative and educational: free in-person information evenings (Info-Abende), initial consultations (often covered by GKV), a bilingual German/English website with online intake forms and an appointment portal (portal.kiwu.de), and regional press coverage. Partnerships with Synlab Munich (genetic analysis), Uniklinik Heidelberg, and PID-Zentrum Freiburg underpin the PID service line, with regulatory oversight from the Bayerische Ethikkommission für Präimplantationsdiagnostik.

Name

Fertility Center

Legal name

Praxis Dr. med. Andreas Ott

Website

https://kinderwunschzentrum-ludwigsburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kinderwunschzentrum Ludwigsburg is a private fertility clinic in Ludwigsburg, Germany, operated by Dr. Andreas Ott, offering IVF, ICSI, cryopreservation, PID, and an in-house sperm bank to individuals and couples experiencing infertility in the Baden-Württemberg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Medicine & Fertility Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (62141), Family Planning Centers (621410), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD), Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (Endocrine) (HLAKADAI)

Keywords

• Fertility treatment services
• Assisted reproductive technology
• In vitro fertilization
• Cryopreservation services
• Reproductive medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Ludwigsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Consultation Services: Initial consultations and ongoing medical consultations for fertility assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning. The first consultation and basic investigations are typically covered by statutory health insurance (GKV).
2. Fertility Treatment Procedures: IVF, ICSI, IUI treatments and other assisted reproductive technologies. Costs are partially covered by health insurance (50% covered by GKV for artificial fertilization).
3. Cryopreservation Services: Egg and sperm freezing services. For social freezing purposes, costs are paid privately. Medical cryopreservation (before oncological therapy) is covered by health insurance since July 2021 under certain conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Kinderwunschzentrum Ludwigsburg is a private fertility medical practice delivering a comprehensive range of reproductive medicine services, including assisted reproduction (IVF, ICSI, IUI/AIH, TESE), cryopreservation of oocytes and sperm, fertility preservation (social and medical/oncology freezing), preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PID), and an in-house donor sperm bank. It also provides diagnostic services such as hormone analysis and male fertility diagnostics, supported by on-site IVF and hormone laboratory capabilities and coordination with partner genetics laboratories.

Product overview

The Fertility Center (Kinderwunschzentrum Ludwigsburg) operated by Dr. Andreas Ott is a specialized medical practice offering a comprehensive range of fertility treatments and reproductive medicine services. The core offerings include assisted reproduction techniques such as IVF, ICSI, and artificial insemination (IUI/AIH), alongside specialized services like cryopreservation of eggs and sperm, preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PID), and testicular sperm extraction (TESE). The center also provides fertility preservation for oncology patients, maintains an in-house sperm bank, and offers diagnostic services including hormone analysis and male fertility diagnostics. The practice functions as a unified service portfolio rather than a modular software product, with all services coordinated through the single clinic location.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samenbank Ludwigsburg: In-house sperm bank operated by the practice for donor sperm provision to couples undergoing treatment.

Products and services

• In-vitro Fertilization (IVF)

Quantifiable outcome

• IVF success rate: 25-45% per cycle; ICSI success rate: 30-45% per cycle
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Synlab Munich (Humangenetik)coreTechnology or IntegrationGenetic analysis laboratory performing the genetic analysis of embryo cells for preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PID). The clinic sends biopsy samples to Synlab Munich for analysis while performing the embryo biopsy procedure locally.
• Uniklinik HeidelbergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity hospital partner for preimplantation genetic diagnosis. One of three certified PID centers in Baden-Württemberg cooperating with the clinic.
• PID-Zentrum FreiburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPID Center in Freiburg operating in cooperation with University Hospital and CERF. One of three certified PID centers in Baden-Württemberg cooperating with the clinic.
• Bayerische Ethikkommission für PräimplantationsdiagnostikcoreOthersEthics commission that reviews and approves PID applications. Since the clinic cooperates with a Bavarian genetics center, applications must be submitted to the Bavarian commission. The commission delivers decisions within three months of complete application submission.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PID-Zentrum Freiburg / Universitätsklinikum Freiburg: Baden-Württemberg university hospital and one of three certified PID centers, explicitly a cooperation partner of the subject clinic. Directly comparable on regulatory standing and complex case capability.
• IVF-Zentrum München (Praxis Dr. v. Hertwig): Private Munich fertility practice offering IVF, ICSI, IUI, and cryopreservation. Comparable as an established private-practice fertility center in southern Germany competing for similar patient segments.
• Universitätsklinikum Heidelberg – Frauenklinik, Abt. Gynäkologische Endokrinologie: University hospital in Baden-Württemberg offering the full reproductive medicine portfolio including IVF/ICSI and is one of the clinic's three documented PID cooperation partners. Comparable service scope and regulatory standing make it the closest geographic competitor.
• Kinderwunschzentrum an der Gedächtniskirche Berlin: Established private fertility clinic in Berlin offering IVF, ICSI, cryopreservation, and donor sperm services. Comparable as an independent private-practice fertility center with full service offering.
• Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Kinderwunschzentrum: Large German university fertility center offering IVF, ICSI, cryopreservation, and PID. Most analogous national reference for scale and breadth of reproductive medicine services.

Broad incumbents

• amedes Holding GmbH: Large German laboratory and ambulatory care network with fertility and endocrinology capabilities. Operates at greater scale and serves as a structural competitor with broader service portfolio and geographic reach.

Others

• Synlab AG: Documented partner of the subject clinic for genetic analysis in PID. Europe's largest medical diagnostics services provider and adjacent ecosystem participant — comparable on laboratory services supporting fertility treatment.

Regional players

• Universitätsklinikum Tübingen – Reproduktionsmedizin: Another Baden-Württemberg university hospital providing reproductive medicine. Geographic and regulatory overlap with the subject clinic but operates as a public-sector competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kinderwunsch.ludwigsburg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinderwunschzentrum-ludwigsburg

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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