Roland Consult Stasche & Finger

What Roland Consult Stasche & Finger does

Roland Consult Stasche & Finger GmbH is a German medical device manufacturer founded in 1993 by Manfred Stasche and Joachim Finger, specializing in electrophysiological diagnostic systems for ophthalmology. The company designs and produces instruments used to measure electrical responses of the visual system, serving vision research centers, ophthalmology clinics, and animal research facilities worldwide. The company reports more than 3,000 cumulative installations across over 60 countries and operates under ISO 13485:2016 medical device quality management certification.

The company's product portfolio centers on the RETI platform family. RETI-map integrates confocal scanning laser ophthalmoscopy (cSLO) with electroretinography (ERG) and visual evoked potential (VEP) recording into a single combined imaging and electrophysiology system. RETI-port/scan 21 offers a portable diagnostic configuration, while RETI-animal extends the platform to preclinical and veterinary electrophysiology research. Supporting accessories include the Bio Signal Amplifier, MINIganzfeld I8 ganzfeld stimulator, BABYflash E130 photic stimulator, Stimulator Monitor, and Auto-Calibration Set, allowing customers to configure full electrophysiology workstations.

Roland Consult operates a direct enterprise sales model with quote-based pricing, distributing through industry exhibitions and direct customer relationships rather than third-party channel partners. The company exhibits at major ophthalmology and electrophysiology conferences including ISCEV, ESCRS, and DOG, and runs the RC-Course customer training program. As of 2024, leadership rests with Oskar Stasche and Hendrik Ligt, representing a generational transition from the founders. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no M&A activity, and no public financial reporting.

Name

Roland Consult Stasche & Finger

Legal name

Roland Consult Stasche & Finger GmbH

Website

https://roland-consult.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roland Consult Stasche & Finger is a German medical device manufacturer founded in 1993 that designs electrophysiological diagnostic systems for ophthalmology, including the RETI-map and RETI-port/scan 21 platforms, serving vision research centers, ophthalmology clinics, and animal research facilities across more than 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ophthalmological Diagnostic Equipment

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Visual Field & Functional Vision Testing (Perimetry, ERG/VEP, Contrast Sensitivity) (HLAHAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retinal Imaging & OCT Systems (OCT/OCTA, Fundus Cameras, Fluorescein/ICG Angiography) (HLAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Ophthalmological diagnostic systems
• Electrophysiology imaging equipment
• Visual evoked potential testing
• Electroretinography systems
• Scanning laser ophthalmoscopy

Headquarters

HQ city

Brandenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ophthalmological Diagnostic Systems: Sale of complete electrophysiological diagnostic systems including RETImap, RETI-port/scan 21, and RETIanimal units, each available in multiple configurations.
2. Amplifiers and Stimulators: Bio Signal Amplifiers, MINIganzfeld I8, BABYflash E130, and Stimulator Monitors sold as standalone or bundled products.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Electrodes, pastes, gels, and specialized accessories for human and animal electrophysiological testing.
4. Professional Services: RC-Course training programs, installation, calibration, and technical support services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Roland Consult designs, manufactures, and sells electrophysiological and imaging diagnostic systems for ophthalmology and visual sciences. The portfolio centers on three RETI-family test units (RETI-port/scan 21, RETI-animal, RETImap) that combine Electroretinography (ERG), Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP), and Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy (cSLO), supported by Bio Signal Amplifiers, visual stimulators, the Auto-Calibration Set, and a full range of human and animal electrodes and accessories.

Product overview

Roland Consult Stasche & Finger GmbH is a German engineering company specializing in ophthalmological diagnostic systems for electrophysiology and imaging. The product portfolio centers on three core electrophysiological test units: RETI-port/scan 21 for human diagnostics, RETI-animal for animal research, and RETImap combining electrophysiology with Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopy (cSLO) for simultaneous functional imaging. These are complemented by supporting hardware including Bio Signal Amplifiers (2-8 channel), visual stimulators (MINIganzfeld I8, BABYflash E130), Stimulator Monitors, and the Auto-Calibration Set for system calibration. The ecosystem is completed by a comprehensive range of species-specific electrodes and accessories for both human and animal applications. All systems adhere to ISCEV standards and are distributed to over 60 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RETI-port/scan 21: Electrophysiological Test Unit for Pattern VEP, Pattern ERG, Flash VEP, ISCEV ERG, EOG testing
• RETI-map
• RETI-animal
• Auto-Calibration Set
• Bio Signal Amplifier
• MINIganzfeld I8
• BABYflash E130
• Stimulator Monitor

Products and services

• RETI-port/scan 21 Electrophysiological Test Unit for human diagnostics supporting Pattern VEP, Pattern ERG, Flash VEP, ISCEV ERG, EOG fast and slow, mfERG Flash stimulation, and mfVEP Pattern stimulation. Includes a biosignal amplifier with preamplifier near patient, database storage, and automated marker setting and parameter calculation. Available in 10 model configurations from basic to delta plus.
• RETImap - animal Electrophysiological unit combined with Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscope (cSLO) for animal research, featuring 920nm infrared laser imaging with modules for Fluorescein Angiography (FA), multifocal ERG, focal ERG, Green Fluorescent Protein (GFP), and optional OCT. Enables simultaneous infrared laser monitoring during electrophysiological function testing and function-map superimposition onto the fundus cSLO image.
• RETI-animal Electrophysiological Test Unit for animal examinations including Ganzfeld Q450 SC, heatable Mouse Table with electrode holders, and a 4-channel Biosignal Amplifier. Features LED-based flash and backlight with white and five color options, full computer control via USB, and an integrated infrared camera.
• Bio Signal Amplifier Modular biosignal amplifier available in 2, 4, 6, or 8 channel configurations for electrophysiological diagnostic systems. Features Type BF isolation (4 kV), USB connection to Windows PC, and accompanying software for data acquisition, analysis, database management, and report printing.
• MINIganzfeld I8 Portable visual stimulator for ERG and Flash-VEP examinations consisting of a control unit and handheld globe. Features white LED lighting, six selectable programs including ISCEV Standard Flash, USB connection, and compact 20cm x 5cm x 26cm / 1.25kg design.
• BABYflash E130 Handheld visual stimulator for ERG or Flash-VEP examinations, particularly suitable for pediatric use. Supports white, red (635nm), and blue (470nm) stimuli with intensity range from -40dB to +10dB. Operates without direct eye contact due to 12cm stimulus area diameter.
• Stimulator Monitor 19-inch industrial TFT color monitor for pattern and flash stimulation. Features software-controlled contrast settings (3%-99%), multiple pattern positions (full/half/quarter), black/white and color options, pattern reversal modes, and various fixation options including dot, cross, lines, text, and special children's fixation pictures.
• Auto-Calibration Set Hardware tool with software solution for calibrating Stimulator Monitors and Ganzfeld Q450. USB-connected light measuring device enables automatic calibration within minutes and is compatible with TFT Stimulator Monitor, Ganzfeld Q450, and CRT Stimulator Monitor.
• Human Electrodes and Accessories Human-use electrophysiology consumables including reusable cup electrodes, ear electrodes (gold and sintered AgCl), skin electrodes, thread electrodes, HK loop electrodes, conductive pastes (TEN 20), skin preparation gels (NuPrep), chin rest papers, eye patches, and adapter cables.
• Animal Electrodes and Accessories Animal-specific electrophysiology accessories including Goldring electrodes (0.25mm and 0.5mm wire thickness in various sizes), contact lens electrodes for mice and rats (diameter 3.2mm to 8.5mm), thread electrodes, concentric subcutaneous needles, and related connection cables.
• Professional Services (RC-Course training, installation, calibration, technical support) Customer-facing professional services including RC-Course product training programs, on-site installation, light-stimulator calibration, and technical support delivered alongside the sale of electrophysiology systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3000 installations worldwide
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRoland Consult maintains public profiles on Facebook and Instagram for brand presence and customer engagement. Joint controller agreement in place with Meta for Facebook Page data processing.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Metrovision: Metrovision is a French manufacturer of electrophysiology and vision testing equipment for ophthalmology, providing direct competition to Roland Consult's RETI-port/scan 21 and RETImap ERG/VEP systems in clinical and research settings.
• LKC Technologies: LKC Technologies is a US-based specialist in clinical ERG, Pattern ERG, and VEP systems, directly competing with Roland Consult's RETI-port/scan 21 electrophysiological test unit for ophthalmology clinics and vision research centers.
• Konan Medical (formerly Espion): Konan Medical acquired the Espion electrophysiology product line and now serves as a direct peer offering ERG/VEP diagnostic devices targeting the same clinical ophthalmology and research customer base as Roland Consult.
• Diagnosys LLC: Diagnosys is a direct competitor in clinical and research electrophysiology, offering the Espion ERG/VEP system that directly competes with Roland Consult's RETI-port/scan 21 and RETImap platforms for vision science and ophthalmology diagnostic applications.

Emerging players

• CSO (Costruzione Strumenti Oftalmici): CSO is an Italian ophthalmic device manufacturer specializing in advanced diagnostic imaging and perimetry that competes at the high-end clinical and research ophthalmology level, overlapping with parts of Roland Consult's electrophysiology and imaging portfolio.
• iCare (Revvity) - former PeriVision / Ocular Instruments: Revvity (formerly PerkinElmer) supplies ophthalmic research instruments and preclinical imaging tools, partially overlapping with Roland Consult's RETI-animal preclinical research product line targeting vision research institutions.

Broad incumbents

• Heidelberg Engineering: Heidelberg Engineering is a leading incumbent in ophthalmic imaging (Spectralis OCT, confocal SLO) that overlaps with Roland Consult's cSLO imaging technology and increasingly bundles functional diagnostics alongside its imaging platforms for vision researchers and clinicians.
• Topcon Healthcare: Topcon is a broad incumbent in ophthalmic diagnostic instruments (OCT, fundus imaging, perimetry) targeting the same ophthalmology clinics and vision research customers as Roland Consult, though with a much wider product portfolio.
• Nidek Co., Ltd. Nidek is a major Japanese manufacturer of ophthalmic equipment (OCT, fundus cameras, ERG) serving clinical ophthalmology practices globally, providing broad-based competition to Roland Consult's electrophysiology-focused product line.
• Carl Zeiss Meditec: Carl Zeiss Meditec is one of the largest incumbents in ophthalmic diagnostics and surgical microscopes, with CIRRUS HD-OCT and other retinal imaging systems that compete at the institutional level with Roland Consult's cSLO-based retinal imaging solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rolandconsult
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roland-consult
• Xx.com/rolandconsultrc

Compliance1 record

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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