Novotech

Name

Novotech

Legal name

Novotech GmbH

Website

https://novotech-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology for the Visually Impaired

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345), Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Text-to-Speech (TTS) & Voice Synthesis (HDAAAFAB), Transcription & Data Capture (Audio/Video to Text) (BPAAAKAI)

Keywords

• Assistive technology
• Screen readers
• Speech recognition software
• Braille printers
• Accessibility hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Briedel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Assistive Technology Hardware Sales: Development, manufacture, and sale of systems with speech recognition, voice input/output, voice control, scanners, and text recognition components for blind and visually impaired users
2. Software Solutions: Development and sale of software solutions for speech recognition, voice control, and accessibility applications
3. DV Services and Consulting: DV services, concepts, telecommunications, and IT services for organizations serving blind and visually impaired individuals

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Novotech GmbH develops, integrates, manufactures, and sells systems that combine speech recognition, voice input, voice output, voice control, scanners, and text recognition (OCR) for blind and visually impaired users. Its portfolio spans screen readers, reading aloud devices, Braille line printers, digital data acquisition (OCR) systems, micro assistive aids, and PC assistive devices, complemented by DV services, telecommunications, hardware and software, sales, and training delivered direct and through Vertriebspartner in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Product overview

Novotech GmbH is a technology company specializing in assistive products for blind and visually impaired users. Founded in 1986 and now a subsidiary of RHZ – Kommunikationssysteme für Blinde und Sehbehinderte, the company develops and integrates speech recognition, voice input, speech output, voice control, scanner, and text recognition (OCR) technologies. Novotech's product portfolio includes Bildschirmlesegeräte (screen readers), Vorlesegeräte (reading aloud devices), Kleinsthilfsmittel (micro assistive aids), Braillezeilendrucker (Braille printers), Digitale Datenerfassung (digital data acquisition systems), and PC-Hilfsmittel (PC assistive devices). These products work together to provide comprehensive accessibility solutions for users with visual impairments, enabling them to access digital content, read documents, and interact with computers through speech, audio, and Braille outputs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bildschirmlesegeräte (Screen Readers) Assistive devices that read screen content aloud or convert it to Braille, enabling blind and visually impaired users to access digital content on computers and devices.
• Vorlesegeräte (Reading Aloud Devices) Devices that convert printed text or digital documents into spoken language, helping users with visual impairments access written materials independently.
• Kleinsthilfsmittel (Micro Assistive Aids) Small, specialized assistive devices designed for users with visual impairments to aid in daily tasks and improve accessibility.
• Braillezeilendrucker (Braille Line Printers) Printers that produce tactile Braille output, enabling blind users to read printed materials in Braille format.
• Digitale Datenerfassung (Digital Data Acquisition Systems) Systems for capturing and processing digital data, incorporating scanner hardware and optical character recognition (OCR) technologies to digitize printed materials into accessible formats.
• PC-Hilfsmittel (PC Assistive Devices) Computer-based assistive technology products and software that help users with disabilities interact with personal computers.
• DV-Dienstleistungen und -Konzepte (IT Services and Concepts) IT services and conceptual solutions covering telecommunications, hardware and software integration, sales enablement, and training for organizations and end users in the assistive technology space.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RHZ - Kommunikationssysteme für Blinde und SehbehindertecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRHZ is the parent company of Novotech GmbH. RHZ (Rehabilitation, Heilpädagogik, Zentrum) provides communication systems for blind and visually impaired individuals and is headquartered in Zell-Merl, Mosel. Novotech operates as a subsidiary, focusing on speech recognition, voice control, and related assistive technology development and manufacturing.
• Vertriebspartner (Sales Partners)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sales partners representing Novotech products in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. These channel partners handle distribution and sales of Novotech assistive technology products including screen readers, reading devices, Braille printers, and PC accessibility aids in the DACH region.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• HumanWare: Canadian maker of Braille displays, notetakers and digital magnifiers for the blind and low-vision community. Comparable product line (Braille readers, OCR/vision devices) and serves a similar end-user base.
• Dolphin Computer Access: UK-based vendor of screen reading (SuperNova, Dolphin Guide) and magnification software for blind and partially sighted users. Overlaps Novotech's software portfolio.
• Optelec (Low Vision International): Dutch low-vision and blindness hardware specialist producing electronic magnifiers and OCR-based reading devices. Comparable hardware SKU set to Novotech's reading and OCR products.
• Reinecker Vision GmbH: German manufacturer of low-vision and blindness assistive devices (screen readers, magnification, Braille). Reinecker is the closest German-language direct competitor, operating in the same DACH regulatory and reimbursement environment.
• BAUM Retec AG: Germany-based developer of Braille displays, Braille notetakers and assistive software. Directly overlaps Novotech's Braillezeilendrucker and PC-Hilfsmittel categories.
• VFO / Freedom Scientific: Publisher of JAWS screen reader and other blindness software. Directly competes with Novotech's screen-reader and PC assistive offerings on the software layer.
• Index Braille: Swedish manufacturer of Braille embossers and Braille printers. Competes directly with Novotech's Braillezeilendrucker line.

Broad incumbents

• Eschenbach Optik: Large German optics company offering low-vision aids (magnifiers, electronic vision systems). Broader optics portfolio but overlaps Novotech's low-vision assistive hardware in the DACH market.
• Apple Accessibility: Mainstream platform with deeply integrated VoiceOver, Magnifier and accessibility features across its devices. Compresses the standalone assistive-software and hardware market that Novotech serves.

Emerging players

• NVDA (NV Access): Non-profit publisher of the free NVDA screen reader. Competes with Novotech's screen-reader offerings as a free, widely adopted alternative, particularly pressuring commercial screen-reader economics.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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