Ortus Group

What Ortus Group does

Ortus Technologies (formerly The Ortus Group) is a UK-based, founder-owned supplier founded in 2011 that operates two private limited companies — Ortus Technology Limited and Ortus Telematics Limited — distributing medical devices and proprietary telematics to emergency services, defence, and airport operators. Its core activities fall into two integrated lines: (1) exclusive UK distribution of German-made corpuls defibrillators, monitors, and mechanical CPR devices, plus Weinmann Emergency transport ventilators and suction units, augmented by five newer partnerships (Clarius ultrasound, Defibtech AEDs, Magill Medical airway, QinFlow fluid warmers, Archeon EOlife ventilation feedback); and (2) the proprietary Insight telematics and RFID-based asset-monitoring platform, plus the Airsight solution for airside airport fleet management. Technology is built around a patented GPS correction algorithm, 1-second refresh CANbus parsing, configurable dashboards, automated alerts, and integration with Apple iOS devices and Electronic Patient Records, with data stored at an ISO 27001/ISO 9001 accredited Onyx Data Centre.

The company monetises through one-time hardware sales of medical devices, recurring subscription and platform fees for Insight telematics and asset monitoring, and ongoing MedServ maintenance contracts delivered via custom-built field servicing vans. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales into UK NHS ambulance trusts, air-ambulance charities, the Ministry of Defence, and airport operators such as Gatwick Airport Ltd, supported by approved-supplier status on the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6143 and the NHS Supply Chain Framework. Customers include East of England, Welsh, Yorkshire, Scottish, and Northern Ireland Ambulance Services, Great North Air Ambulance, Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance, the RAF Medical Emergency Response Team, and Gatwick Airport, with multi-year contracts (up to 10 years) providing recurring revenue visibility.

Operations span three UK offices — Dinnington (Nottinghamshire, headquarters relocated 2025), Sudbury (Suffolk), and Alloa (Stirlingshire) — with approximately 50 employees as of 2025, up from 30+ in 2021. The business remains privately held by founders Craig Hall (CEO) and John Rumsey (Chairman), with no external equity or venture funding disclosed, and Dr Graham Rangel-Sharp (CTO) heading telematics since becoming the first employee in 2013. International reach includes UAE and Australia alongside the UK core.

Name

Ortus Group

Legal name

Ortus Technology Limited

Website

https://theortusgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

UK-based, founder-owned supplier founded in 2011 that exclusively distributes corpuls and Weinmann medical devices and sells its proprietary Insight telematics and Airsight airside platform to NHS ambulance trusts, the Ministry of Defence, and airport operators across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sheffield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Sales: One-time hardware sales of medical devices including defibrillators, ventilators, CPR devices, suction units, blood warmers, and AEDs. Products supplied to NHS trusts, air ambulance services, Ministry of Defence, and private organisations.
2. Insight Telematics Platform: Ongoing software and monitoring services for fleet telematics. Includes real-time data processing, configurable dashboards, automated reports, and alerts. Revenue generated through ongoing platform fees.
3. Medical Device Servicing (MedServ): Ongoing maintenance, repair, and servicing contracts for medical devices supplied. Includes field servicing with custom-built vans, device certification, and consumable supply.
4. Asset Monitoring Services: RFID-based asset tracking and monitoring services with configurable dashboards and reporting. Integrated with telematics for complete fleet visibility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ortus Group (trading as Ortus Technologies) is a UK specialist supplier of pre-hospital emergency medical devices and proprietary fleet telematics. The company is the exclusive UK distributor for corpuls defibrillators and CPR devices, Weinmann ventilators and suction units, and other medical brands (Defibtech AEDs, Archeon EOlife, QinFlow Warrior, Clarius ultrasound, Magill Medical SafeLM), supplying NHS ambulance trusts, air ambulance services, the Ministry of Defence, and airports. It also develops and operates its own Insight telematics and asset monitoring platform and the Airsight solution for airside fleet management, supported by its MedServ maintenance division.

Product overview

Ortus Technologies provides a portfolio of medical devices and fleet management technology solutions. The medical portfolio includes defibrillators and patient monitors (C3T, corpuls3, corpuls1, corpuls AED, corpuls Simulation), automatic CPR devices (corpuls CPR), transport ventilators (Medumat Standard 2, Meduvent Standard), ventilation feedback devices (Archeon EOlife), suction devices (ACCUVAC Pro), fluid warming (QinFlow Warrior), and point-of-care solutions (Clarius ultrasound, SafeLM airway management). MedServ provides device maintenance. The telematics portfolio includes Insight Telematics for emergency vehicle fleet management, Insight Asset Monitoring for RFID-based equipment tracking, and Airsight for airport airside operations. Products integrate with iOS devices, Electronic Patient Records, and various airport/aircraft management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Insight: Smart fleet management and vehicle safety solutions including Insight Telematics and Asset Monitoring for emergency services and airside operations.
• MedServ
• Airsight
• Ortus Academy

Products and services

• corpuls3 Modular defibrillator and patient monitor with revolutionary modular design, supporting iOS integration, Low Energy Bluetooth connectivity, and bi-directional data transfer to Electronic Patient Records for pre-hospital emergency medical care.
• corpuls1

Quantifiable outcome

• Telematics data successfully used in court as evidence to clear ambulance driver of responsibility in accident
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting, flagship and minor.

• ClariuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Partnership established in 2025 for point of care ultrasound devices. Clarius provides wireless handheld ultrasound scanners integrated into Ortus medical portfolio for UK market.
• DefibtechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Partnership established in 2025 for automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Defibtech AEDs added to Ortus medical device portfolio providing user-friendly public access defibrillators.
• Magill MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Partnership established in 2025 for SafeLM video-laryngeal-mask-system providing intelligent airway management solutions.
• QinFlowcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partnership established in 2024 for Quality in Flow Warrior blood and fluid warmers. Provides rapid, field-ready fluid warming for patient care during emergency treatment.
• Archeon MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Partnership established in 2024 for EOlife ventilation feedback device that works with any BVM to measure and standardise manual ventilation quality.
• Mark WhitbreadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership for ECG Masterclasses providing training to students, paramedics and advanced clinicians. Content focuses on pre-hospital cardiac care and ECG interpretation.
• RNN Group / North Notts CollegesupportingOthers · 1 January 2020Apprenticeship scheme partnership for Mechatronics Level 3 training over 42 months. Supports local community workforce development and provides pipeline of qualified engineers.
• Gatwick Airport LtdflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 20195-year partnership for Airsight telematics solution deployment across GAL fleet and monitoring of contractor/third-party vehicles operating airside. Strategic expansion from emergency services into specialist airport markets.
• Leeds Rhinos Rugby League Football ClubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Official Medical Technology partner supplying AEDs for stadium safety. AEDs positioned at key locations around Headingley Stadium.
• GS corpulsflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014Exclusive UK distribution partnership since 2014 for corpuls product range including defibrillators, patient monitors, and mechanical CPR devices. Made in Germany, devices represent flagship product line.
• Weinmann EmergencyflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2014Exclusive UK distribution partnership since 2014 for Weinmann medical devices including ventilators, suction devices, and emergency medical equipment. German-manufactured devices for pre-hospital care.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trak Global: UK telematics and data intelligence provider with strong relationships in the fleet, mobility, and insurance sectors. Comparable to Ortus in size and UK-centric footprint, competing for the same mid-market and public sector fleet management deals.
• Masternaut: UK-based fleet telematics provider (now part of Bridgestone's Webfleet business) offering vehicle tracking, driver behaviour, and fleet management software. Comparable on the Insight Telematics and Airsight product line, targeting UK enterprise and public sector fleets including emergency services.
• Zoll Medical: Manufacturer of defibrillators, patient monitors, and CPR devices for emergency medical services, with a direct presence in the UK EMS market. Closest head-to-head competitor to the corpuls and Defibtech product lines Ortus distributes, and competes for the same NHS ambulance trust and air ambulance contracts.

Broad incumbents

• Philips Healthcare: Global medical device manufacturer with a sizable emergency care and resuscitation portfolio (including defibrillators and patient monitoring) sold into UK NHS trusts. Broader and more diversified than Ortus, but competes for the same pre-hospital emergency care budgets and large hospital system deals.
• Stryker: Large diversified medical device company whose Emergency Care and Patient Handling businesses compete in the same NHS ambulance and pre-hospital segments Ortus serves. Much broader portfolio (surgical, orthopaedic, neurotechnology) but overlapping on emergency response equipment.
• Webfleet (Bridgestone): One of Europe's largest fleet telematics platforms, providing vehicle tracking, compliance, and workflow software to commercial and public sector fleets. Overlaps with Insight Telematics and Airsight in the UK fleet management space, with a much larger installed base and broader feature set.
• Geotab: Global fleet telematics platform with extensive UK public sector and emergency services deployments, including electric vehicle and asset-tracking capabilities. A scaled incumbent competing for the same UK central government, NHS, and local authority telematics frameworks that Ortus participates in.
• Mindray: Global manufacturer of patient monitoring, defibrillators, and ultrasound systems with significant UK and European EMS presence. Competes with the corpuls and Clarius lines Ortus distributes, particularly in NHS and private ambulance tenders on price-sensitive deals.

Emerging players

• Samsara: Modern IoT-based fleet management and connected operations platform with growing UK and European public sector presence. Increasingly competes for enterprise fleet telematics RFPs, with a strong software and integrations roadmap that overlaps with Insight Telematics' product direction.

Others

• ADB SAFEGATE: Provider of airfield lighting, gate, and airside operations technology to airports globally. Adjacent rather than directly competitive to Airsight, but its airside operations software suite overlaps with the operational data and integration domain Ortus serves at airports like Gatwick.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OrtusTechUK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@OrtusTechnologies
• Facebookfacebook.com/ortustechnologiesuk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ortustechnologies
• Instagraminstagram.com/ortustechnologies

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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