Starvision Service

What Starvision Service does

Starvision Service GmbH is a Hamburg-based, owner-managed (inhabergeführter) coordination entity for what it describes as Germany's largest physician-led radiology practice network. The company's primary function is to operate a membership-based network of six independent radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy practice groups across Germany and Switzerland, collectively spanning more than 60 practice locations and 240 specialist physicians (Fachärzt:innen). Member practices include Röntgenpraxis Am Marstall (Hannover region), Röntgeninstitut Düsseldorf, Radiologische Allianz (Hamburg), DIE RADIOLOGIE & DIE STRAHLENTHERAPIE (Munich/Bavaria), radiomed (Rhein-Main), and Medizinisch Radiologisches Institut MRI (Zürich). Two managing directors — Uwe Pfeifer and Dr. Alexander Stork — oversee the entity from its headquarters at Otto-Wels-Straße 49, Hamburg.

Starvision delivers value through a modular service offering (Baukastenprinzip) consisting of five integrated service modules: (1) renovation and new-build consulting (Beratung zum Um- und Neubau), (2) equipment and workflow optimization (Geräte- & Workflowoptimierung), (3) personnel management and New Work consulting (Personalmanagement und New Work), (4) digitalization consulting (Digitalisierung), and (5) remote scanning concepts (Remote Scannen-Konzepte). The network also integrates partner-developed AI imaging technology — most notably mediaire's SwiftMR manufacturer-independent AI solution, which reportedly reduces MRI scan times by up to 50% — alongside other AI partners (lunit, AIRS-Medical). Twenty-plus technology vendor partners (Canon, Philips, Elekta, Varian, Bayer, medavis, VISUS, Jobrouter, OPASCA, and others) provide pre-vetted imaging hardware, RIS/PACS, contrast media, workflow automation, patient logistics, and billing solutions to member practices.

The business model is a hybrid of recurring membership fees from practice groups and individualized professional-services consulting fees, supplemented by an annual Starvision EXPO conference and newsletter-based community engagement. Member recruitment occurs through industry events, peer referrals, and direct engagement with practice leadership. The company is privately held with no external institutional investors, parent entity, or M&A activity disclosed in the available data; ownership is described as founder/physician-controlled. As of input gathering, no funding rounds, acquisitions, executive departures, regulatory actions, patents, or third-party award recognitions were recorded.

Name

Starvision Service

Legal name

Starvision Service GmbH

Website

https://star-vision.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Starvision Service GmbH is a Hamburg-based, owner-managed coordination entity for Germany's largest physician-led radiology practice network, serving six member practice groups across 60+ locations in Germany and Switzerland with modular consulting, digitalization, workflow optimization, and AI imaging integration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Radiology Practice Management Services

NAICS

Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512), Management Consulting Services (54161), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Teleradiology Platforms & Reading Workflow (HLACALAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Image Exchange, Sharing & Patient/Provider Portals (DICOM/Web) (HLACALAI)

Keywords

• Radiology practice network
• Healthcare consulting services
• Medical imaging solutions
• Radiology digitalization
• Practice management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Member Practice Fees: Radiology practices pay membership fees to join the Starvision network, gaining access to shared services including procurement, training, consulting, and digitalization support.
2. Consulting and Digitalization Services: Individualized consulting services for member practices including equipment and workflow optimization, construction planning, personnel management, and implementation of digital solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Starvision Service is a membership-based network for radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiotherapy practices in Germany and Switzerland. It provides consulting, digitalization, equipment and workflow optimization, personnel management, and remote scanning solutions to member practices through a modular "Baukastenprinzip" (building block) service offering, and integrates partner technologies such as SwiftMR AI for MRI scan acceleration.

Product overview

Starvision Service is a network organization for radiology practices in Germany, operating under a modular building block system (Baukastenprinzip) where member practices select specific service modules. The core offerings consist of five integrated service modules: (1) Beratung zum Um- und Neubau (renovation and new construction consulting), (2) Geräte- & Workflowoptimierung (equipment and workflow optimization), (3) Personalmanagement und New Work (personnel management and New Work concepts), (4) Digitalisierung (digitalization services), and (5) Remote Scannen-Konzepte (remote scanning concepts). Additionally, the network implements SwiftMR, a manufacturer-independent AI solution for MRI scanners as a third-party technology partner. Starvision is not a software product company but rather a service and consulting organization supporting radiology practices with process optimization, digitalization, and efficiency improvement across their network of over 60 locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Renovation and New Construction Consulting (Beratung zum Um- und Neubau) Planning of efficient space and technical equipment for radiology practices based on best-practice examples, digitization along patient pathways, and workflow concepts including switch-table or fixed-table models for MRI devices. For member radiology practices.
• Equipment and Workflow Optimization (Geräte- & Workflowoptimierung) Detailed analysis of medical device utilization to identify weaknesses and optimization potential, development of structured protocol trees, and customized workflow strategies for optimizing workflows and technical device capabilities. For member radiology practices.
• Personnel Management and New Work (Personalmanagement und New Work) Creation of qualification matrices, collection of key personnel metrics, optimization of position utilization, development of personnel strategies with best-practice examples, consulting on flexibility through innovative New Work concepts, and training in New Work and employee development. For member radiology practices.
• Digitalization Services (Digitalisierung) Analysis of current digitalization status (IST analysis) and consulting on software products and digital workflows to make radiology practices more efficient. For member radiology practices.
• Remote Scanning Concepts (Remote Scannen-Konzepte) Concepts enabling remote access to various imaging systems to avoid equipment closures while simultaneously advancing the training and continuing education of staff. Concepts are successfully integrated into daily routines. For member radiology practices.
• SwiftMR AI Solution Manufacturer-independent AI solution for MRI scanners that can reduce measurement time by up to 50% while maintaining or improving image quality, bringing older MRI scanners to a new performance level. Available to member practices as a partner technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% reduction in MRI scan times with SwiftMR™ AI while maintaining or improving image quality
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Röntgenpraxis Am MarstallcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember practice of Starvision network with 10 locations in Hannover, Burgdorf, Hildesheim, Goslar, Alfeld & Celle. Specializes in precision diagnostics combining 75 years of tradition with innovation.
• Röntgeninstitut DüsseldorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember practice with 9 locations in Düsseldorf, Ratingen, Neuss & Willich. Provides modern radiology, neuroradiology and nuclear medicine services for over 40 years.
• Radiologische Allianz HamburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember practice with 26 practice and clinic locations in and around Hamburg. Independent partner for excellent radiology in Northern Germany.
• DIE RADIOLOGIE & DIE STRAHLENTHERAPIEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember practice with over 20 locations centrally in Munich and other Bavarian locations. Offers first-class diagnostics and radiation therapy.
• radiomedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember practice with 9 locations in the Rhein-Main area (including Wiesbaden). Specializes in highly specialized radiology and nuclear medicine with individual patient care.
• Medizinisch Radiologisches Institut MRI ZürichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember practice with 4 locations in Zürich. Combines state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging with high specialist competence for fast, precise results in a pleasant atmosphere.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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