Bistos
Bistos is a South Korea-based, KOSDAQ-listed medical device manufacturer that develops, produces, and globally distributes biosignal diagnosis equipment for hospitals, clinics, and home-care consumers, including fetal monitors, neonatal care devices, patient monitors, X-ray systems, and an FDA-cleared pediatric ADHD neurostimulator.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2001
- HeadquartersSeongnam, South Korea
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Bistos does
Bistos Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 419540) is a South Korea-based medical device manufacturer founded in 2001 and headquartered in Seongnam, Gyeonggi-do, with manufacturing in Yongin and a US sales branch (Bistos America) in Laguna Hills, California. The company specializes in biosignal diagnosis equipment, with a product portfolio spanning fetal monitoring (BT-380, BT-350L, BT-220C doppler), patient and vital sign monitoring (BT-720, BT-700 pulse oximeter), neonatal care (BT-500 incubator, BT-550 warmer, BT-400 phototherapy), maternal and home-care products (BT-100/BT-150 breast pumps, BT-35/36 infrared thermometers), X-ray imaging (BT-800 hybrid CR, wired and wireless DR detectors), the FDA 510(k)-cleared BT-1000 transcranial nerve stimulator for pediatric ADHD, and the BT-580AI neonatal growth risk software. Underlying technology centers on biosignal processing, including CTG cross-channel verification for fetal heart rate accuracy and 0.1mA-precision transcranial stimulation, supported by Korean MFDS and US FDA regulatory clearances.
The company sells through a hybrid B2B and B2C model: direct sales and a national distributor network in Korea, a US branch for North American distribution, international distributors across the Middle East, China, Europe, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, and consumer e-commerce via the Naver Smart Store. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of medical devices, accessories and consumables (probes, sensors, incubator accessories), and an emerging home-care segment (electric breast pumps, ADHD treatment device) where US sales grew 65% year-over-year in Q1 2024. Go-to-market is supported by an active international exhibition presence (24+ events annually including Medica, CMEF, Arab Health, FIME, KIMES, Hospitalar, and CES) and digital channels (corporate website, WhatsApp business line, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). In Q1 2024, Bistos reported revenue of 5.8 billion KRW (approximately $4.4M USD), up 34% year-over-year, and an operating profit of 260 million KRW, a turnaround from a prior loss, led by Representative Director Lee Hee-jung (이희정).
Bistos firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bistos
- Legal name
- 주식회사 비스토스 (Bistos Co., Ltd.)
- Website
- https://bistos.co.kr
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2001
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Bistos is a South Korea-based, KOSDAQ-listed medical device manufacturer that develops, produces, and globally distributes biosignal diagnosis equipment for hospitals, clinics, and home-care consumers, including fetal monitors, neonatal care devices, patient monitors, X-ray systems, and an FDA-cleared pediatric ADHD neurostimulator.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bistos industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Medical Devices / Patient Monitoring Equipment
- NAICS
- Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)
- SIC
- Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Monitoring (CTG, Infant Wearables) (HLAHACAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Maternal, Neonatal & Pediatric Remote Monitoring (HLACAPAG), Maternal & Neonatal Remote Monitoring Platforms (HLACAFAC), Personal Medical Devices & Home Diagnostics (Thermometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, Glucose Meters, Rapid Tests) (CRADAMAK)
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Where Bistos is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Seongnam
- HQ country
- South Korea
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices3 records
Markets served
Bistos business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Medical Equipment Sales: Bistos generates revenue primarily through the sale of medical devices including fetal monitors, patient monitors, neonatal care equipment, and diagnostic devices. Products are sold to hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities through direct sales and distribution networks.
- Accessories and Consumables: Ongoing revenue from accessories, sensors, and consumables for their medical equipment including fetal monitor probes, pulse oximeter sensors, and incubator accessories.
- Home Care Medical Devices: Revenue from consumer-facing home care products including electric breast pumps and ADHD treatment devices (BT-1000) sold for home use under medical supervision.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | B2B enterprise pricing through direct sales |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Bistos product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bistos manufactures and sells biosignal diagnosis medical equipment, including fetal monitors, patient monitors, neonatal care equipment (incubators and phototherapy), an FDA 510(k)-cleared ADHD treatment device (BT-1000), breast pumps, and digital X-ray systems. The company sells its devices to hospitals, clinics, and medical institutions through distributors and direct sales, with consumer-grade products also available via online retail channels.
Product overview
Bistos is a medical device manufacturer specializing in biosignal diagnosis, offering a comprehensive portfolio of maternal-infant care, patient monitoring, and diagnostic imaging products. The product lineup centers on fetal monitoring systems (BT-380, BT-350L), ultrasound doppler devices (BT-220C), and neonatal care equipment (BT-500 incubator, BT-550 warmer, BT-400 phototherapy unit). The portfolio extends to patient vital sign monitoring (BT-720, BT-700 pulse oximeter), X-ray imaging systems (BT-800 hybrid CR, wired and wireless DR detectors), electric breast pumps (BT-100, BT-150), head-worn lights (BT-410), and the recently launched BT-1000 ADHD treatment device. The company also offers AI-powered software (BT-580AI) for neonatal risk assessment. Bistos operates as a single unified product company rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture, with products spanning diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring applications for healthcare facilities and home care settings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fetal Monitors
Quantifiable outcome
- Q1 2024 profitability turnaround with 260 million KRW operating profit
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Bistos
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Bistos technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability2 records
Feature5 records
Bistos partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Bistos competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Atom Medical: Atom Medical is a Japanese medical device company focused on neonatal and perinatal care equipment, including infant incubators, warmers, and phototherapy units. The product overlap with Bistos' BT-500 incubator, BT-550 warmer, and BT-400 phototherapy makes it a directly comparable peer in the NICU equipment category.
- Medela: Medela is a Swiss-based global leader in breast pumps and lactation solutions for hospitals and home use. It competes directly with Bistos' BT-100 and BT-150 electric breast pumps, particularly in the US market where Bistos reported 65% YoY growth.
- Natus Medical: Natus Medical specializes in neurology, newborn care, and hearing screening devices, with products including neonatal incubators, warmers, and phototherapy systems. It is a directly comparable peer in Bistos' neonatal care segment, serving the same NICU and nursery customer base.
- Edan Instruments: Edan Instruments is a Chinese medical device company offering patient monitors, fetal monitors, ECG, and ultrasound devices across more than 170 countries. The product overlap with Bistos in patient and fetal monitoring, alongside similar export-driven GTM via international distributors, makes it a closely comparable direct peer.
- Mindray: Mindray is a leading Chinese medical device manufacturer with a directly comparable product portfolio covering patient monitors, fetal monitors, and ultrasound systems sold globally. Both companies target hospitals and clinics in maternal/neonatal and general patient monitoring segments, with similar mid-tier positioning versus premium Western brands.
- Contec Medical Systems: Contec Medical Systems is a Chinese medical device manufacturer specializing in patient monitors, pulse oximeters, ECG, and ultrasound devices sold globally through distributors. The product overlap and distribution-led GTM model closely mirror Bistos' approach.
Broad incumbents
- Dräger: Dräger is a global incumbent in medical and safety technology with a comprehensive portfolio of patient monitoring, neonatal care (incubators, warmers, phototherapy), and anesthesia equipment. It competes with Bistos across multiple neonatal and patient monitoring product categories as a much larger established player.
- GE Healthcare: GE Healthcare is a global medical technology incumbent offering patient monitors, fetal monitoring solutions (Corometrics), and ultrasound systems. It is a broad incumbent that competes with Bistos in hospital-grade patient and fetal monitoring, with far greater scale and IT-integration capabilities.
- Philips Healthcare: Philips Healthcare is a global incumbent in patient monitoring, fetal monitoring (Avalon series), and neonatal care solutions. It competes with Bistos in the same clinical customer segments but at significantly higher price points with integrated hospital IT platforms.
Emerging players
- Bionet: Bionet is a Korean medical device company offering patient monitors, ECG, and fetal monitoring solutions with a domestic and emerging international presence. As a fellow Korean mid-tier player with overlapping maternal monitoring products, it is a relevant emerging peer with similar geographic and product positioning to Bistos.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Bistos social profiles
Digital presenceBistos financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bistos leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Bistos funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bistos M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bistos
What does Bistos do?
Bistos manufactures and sells biosignal diagnosis medical equipment, including fetal monitors, patient monitors, neonatal care equipment (incubators and phototherapy), an FDA 510(k)-cleared ADHD treatment device (BT-1000), breast pumps, and digital X-ray systems. The company sells its devices to hospitals, clinics, and medical institutions through distributors and direct sales, with consumer-grade products also available via online retail channels.
Is Bistos a public or private company?
Bistos is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Bistos founded?
Bistos was founded in 2001. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Bistos based?
Bistos is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea, in the Asia region.
How does Bistos make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Medical Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are accessories and Consumables and home Care Medical Devices.
Who are Bistos's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Atom Medical, Medela, Natus Medical, Edan Instruments, Mindray and Contec Medical Systems. Broad incumbents are Dräger, GE Healthcare and Philips Healthcare. Bionet is listed as an emerging player.
Does Bistos have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bistos.
What industry is Bistos in?
Bistos's product category is Medical Devices / Patient Monitoring Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAHACAF, Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Monitoring (CTG, Infant Wearables), with a secondary code of HLACAPAG, Maternal, Neonatal & Pediatric Remote Monitoring. Its NAICS code is 3391 and its SIC code is 3841.