What Hypoxico does

Hypoxico Inc. is a privately held, US-based manufacturer of normobaric simulated altitude training systems founded in 1995 and headquartered in Gardiner, New York. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes hardware that reduces oxygen percentage in ambient air without altering atmospheric pressure, enabling users to simulate altitudes from sea level to over 30,000 feet for athletic performance, military readiness, medical research, and high-altitude acclimatization. Hypoxico's product portfolio spans three tiers: (1) personal altitude generators (Sierra 100 at $1,940, Everest Summit II at $4,595, and commercial-grade HYP 123 at $6,925) that feed hypoxic air into tents or training masks; (2) fixed altitude chambers — Conversion, Modular, and Environmental — for custom installations in homes, gyms, research labs, and military facilities, with the K2 High Flow Series supporting environments up to 16,000 sq. ft. and 100 simultaneous users; and (3) a tent ecosystem (Head Bivy, Portable, Deluxe, Cubicle, Exercise Cubicle) priced from $260 to $950 that pairs with generators for sleeping or exercise at altitude. Supporting accessories, an extended warranty program ($300), rent-to-own pricing (weekly rentals credited toward purchase), and a hyperoxic Home Oxygenation product line for mountain homeowners complete the commercial offering. The company operates a dual go-to-market: direct e-commerce on hypoxico.com for individual consumers and small buyers, alongside a consultative enterprise sales process for custom chamber installations. Hypoxico holds foundational US, EU, and Canadian patents on normobaric hypoxia technology, serves an installed base that includes the United States Olympic Committee, Navy SEALs, Harvard Medical School, Mayo Clinic, FAA, Manchester United, and the University of California system, and distributes internationally through Hypoxico Europe.

Name

Hypoxico

Legal name

Hypoxico Inc.

Website

https://hypoxico.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hypoxico designs and manufactures normobaric hypoxia altitude training systems — personal generators, tents, and custom chambers — serving athletes, military units, medical researchers, mountaineers, and high-altitude homeowners globally since 1995.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Altitude Simulation Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilation, Ducting & Air Distribution Equipment (IMAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

HVAC Equipment (Heating, Cooling & Air Handling) (IMAHAKAB), HVAC Controls & Optimization (Smart Thermostats, VAV, Chillers/Boilers Controls) (BPABAGAB), Building Thermal Controls & Building Management Systems (HVAC BMS) (IMAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Simulated altitude training
• Normobaric hypoxia systems
• Altitude simulation chambers
• Hypoxic training equipment
• Environmental simulation chambers

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Altitude Generator Sales: Sale of portable altitude generators (Sierra 100, Everest Summit II, HYP 123) ranging from $1,940 to $6,925. These are the primary revenue driver for individual consumers and smaller installations.
2. Altitude Tent Systems: Sale of altitude tents including Head Bivy ($260), Portable Tent ($400), Deluxe Tent ($550-$575), Cubicle Tent ($850-$950), and Exercise Cubicle ($850).
3. Altitude Chamber Installation: Custom-built altitude chambers for conversion rooms, modular systems, or environmental chambers. Pricing is quote-based and depends on size, specifications, and installation requirements.
4. Equipment Rentals: Short-term rental program for altitude generators and tents. Sierra 100 rents for $160/week with Head Bivy included; Everest Summit II rents for $245/week with tent of choice. Minimum 4-week rental with up to 8 weeks of rental cost applicable toward purchase.
5. Training Accessories: Sale of accessories including Training Mask ($95), HEPA Filter ($75), Breathing Reservoir ($205), Handi Oxygen Monitor ($360), Pulse Oximeter ($35), High Altitude Adapters ($200), Travel Case ($995), and Inline Muffler ($40).
6. Home Oxygenation Systems: Hyperoxic (oxygen-enriched) systems for mountain home owners to simulate sea-level conditions. Custom solutions for whole-house, bedroom, home office, and workout space oxygenation.
7. Extended Warranties: Extended warranty coverage available for $300, extending Sierra 100 to 2 years/7,500 hours and Everest Summit II/HYP 123 to 3 years/7,500 hours.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hypoxico designs, manufactures, and sells normobaric altitude simulation systems that reduce oxygen percentage in air at normal atmospheric pressure. Its product line includes portable altitude generators (Sierra 100, Everest Summit II, HYP 123), fixed altitude chambers (Conversion, Modular, Environmental), altitude tents, training masks, and supporting accessories. The company also offers custom-engineered installations for sports facilities, research labs, military organizations, and high-altitude residences, along with rent-to-own programs and home oxygenation systems.

Product overview

Hypoxico is a simulated altitude training technology company offering a comprehensive ecosystem of hardware products for hypoxic (low-oxygen) and hyperoxic (high-oxygen) environmental simulation. The portfolio consists of three tiers: (1) Personal altitude generators — Sierra 100, Everest Summit II, and HYP 123 — which produce hypoxic air for use with tents or masks; (2) Fixed altitude chambers — Conversion, Modular, and Environmental chambers — for permanent installations in homes, gyms, and research facilities; and (3) Portable altitude tents — Head Bivy, Portable, Deluxe, Cubicle, and Exercise Cubicle — which connect to generators for sleeping or exercise at simulated altitude. Supporting accessories include training masks, oxygen monitors, HEPA filters, breathing reservoirs, and pulse oximeters. Services include rent-to-own programs and home oxygenation systems for high-altitude residences. The technology uses normobaric hypoxia (reducing oxygen percentage at normal air pressure) rather than hypobaric methods, enabling safe, portable altitude simulation without pressure changes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hypoxico Altitude Systems: The company's core brand for simulated altitude training systems including chambers, generators, tents, and training masks.
• Hypoxico Altitude Journal

Products and services

• Sierra 100 Altitude Generator Entry-level personal portable altitude generator producing hypoxic air up to 18,000ft at 90–100 LPM airflow. Targets individual consumers and home users seeking affordable altitude training. Starting at $1,940.
• Everest Summit II Altitude Generator Premium medical-grade personal altitude generator delivering hypoxic air up to 12,500ft standard or 21,000ft with the High Altitude Adapter. Features 100–120 LPM airflow and quieter 60 dBA operation. Made in USA. Starting at $4,595.
• HYP 123 Altitude Generator Commercial-grade ruggedized altitude generator supporting 18-hour continuous use. Designed for home, commercial, and research applications; can be linked in series to supply altitude chambers. Starting at $6,925.
• K2 High Flow Series Premier commercial-grade altitude chamber system delivering up to 16,000 liters per minute of hypoxic air for large chambers and multiple-user systems. Requires dedicated mechanical room with three-phase power.
• Conversion Chamber Fully customizable altitude chamber that converts existing spaces (bedrooms, gyms, full facilities) into altitude training environments. Simulates sea level to 30,000 feet with 24/7 operation, remote smartphone/tablet access, full climate control, and hyperoxic capabilities. Quote-based pricing.
• Modular Chamber Prefabricated altitude chamber that can be expanded, disassembled, and relocated. Custom panel materials, door styles, and accessories. Altitude range sea level to 17,000 feet. Free-standing or integrated into existing walls. Quote-based pricing.
• Environmental Chamber Advanced altitude chamber with full climate simulation including temperature control (14°F–104°F) and humidity control (10%–90% RH). Simulates virtually any climate on Earth at altitudes from sea level to 21,000 feet. Used by universities, hospitals, and aerospace training centers. Quote-based pricing.
• Altitude Training Mask Medical-grade high altitude training mask with dual exhalation valves and adjustable head straps. Enables exercise at 12,500ft or IHE at 21,000ft when combined with a Hypoxico generator and breathing reservoir. Price $95.
• Altitude System Rentals Short-term rent-to-own program for altitude generators and tent systems with weekly billing. Sierra 100 rental $160/week (includes Head Bivy); Everest Summit II rental $245/week (includes tent of choice). Minimum 4 weeks; up to 8 weeks credit applies toward purchase.
• Home Oxygenation Systems Normobaric hyperoxic systems for high-altitude homes that convert living spaces into oxygen-rich environments. Available as whole-house, bedroom, home office, or workout space solutions to reduce altitude sickness symptoms and improve sleep quality. Used in Olympic Training Centers across 7 countries. Custom quote-based pricing.
• Altitude Training Accessories Standalone accessories supporting Hypoxico generators including HEPA Filter ($75), Breathing Reservoir ($205), Handi Oxygen Monitor ($360), High Altitude Adapter ($200), Fingertip Pulse Oximeter ($35), Universal Mask Circuit ($195), Travel Case ($995), and Inline Muffler ($40).

Quantifiable outcome

• Scientific studies show VO2 Max and Lactate Threshold improvements of up to 10% with proper altitude training programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers41 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Alpenglow ExpeditionsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Alpenglow Expeditions to enable 'Rapid Ascents' of iconic peaks including Mt. Everest. Clients receive Hypoxico altitude training packages to pre-acclimatize from home prior to expeditions. This partnership has enabled clients to cut typical 70-day Everest itineraries by 35-40 days and significantly improved summit success rates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Thermotron Industries: Thermotron is a leading manufacturer of environmental test chambers used for product reliability testing in aerospace, defense, and automotive. Comparable to Hypoxico's Environmental Chambers (14°F–104°F, 10–90% RH control) but serves industrial testing labs rather than athletic/military training facilities.
• ESPEC Corporation: ESPEC is a global manufacturer of environmental test chambers with combined temperature, humidity, and altitude simulation capabilities used by automotive, electronics, and aerospace customers. Overlaps with Hypoxico's Environmental Chamber and Conversion Chamber capability sets in multi-parameter climate control.

Others

• Linde plc: Linde is a major industrial and medical gas supplier with home oxygen and healthcare divisions comparable to Hypoxico's Home Oxygenation systems for high-altitude residences. Provides adjacent supply infrastructure rather than competing hypoxic generators or chambers.
• Air Liquide: Air Liquide is a global industrial gas supplier whose medical and specialty gas divisions serve hospitals, research labs, and home oxygen therapy customers — adjacent to Hypoxico's medical/research and home oxygenation verticals. Not a direct competitor but supplies oxygen-handling technology that complements or substitutes for Hypoxico's normobaric systems.

Emerging players

• POWERbreathe International: POWERbreathe makes respiratory muscle training devices used by elite athletes and rehabilitation clinics for performance and recovery — overlapping with Hypoxico's altitude training use cases but focused on inspiratory muscle strength rather than hypoxic air exposure. Comparable customer base in sports science and clinical rehab.
• Elevation Training Mask (XLR8 USA): Elevation Training Mask sells consumer-grade altitude simulation masks for fitness, overlapping with Hypoxico's Training Mask ($95) and exercise accessories but at the lower end of the market without the hypoxic generator ecosystem. Comparable end-user demographic in strength and HIIT training.

Regional players

• CATHEX Co., Ltd. CATHEX is a Japanese manufacturer of altitude/hypoxic training systems used by Japanese universities and sports institutes (e.g., Osaka City University, a Hypoxico customer). Their product range — including hypoxic tents and chambers — competes head-to-head with Hypoxico in Japan and parts of Asia.

Direct peers

• Bio-Master Inc. Bio-Master manufactures hypoxicators and altitude simulation systems for athletic training, military, and research use, directly competing with Hypoxico's generator and chamber product lines. Their overlapping technology and customer base in performance sports make them the closest direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Hypoxico
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hypoxico-inc-

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Investors

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