Equitom
Equitom is a private Belgian equine veterinary clinic operating Europe's largest equine hospital (150+ horses) in Lummen, offering specialty surgery, imaging, and rehabilitation — including Europe's first Robot CT scanner — to international sport horse owners and Olympic-level clients from 70+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2002
- HeadquartersLummen, Belgium
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Equitom does
Equitom is a private, state-of-the-art equine veterinary clinic headquartered in Lummen, Belgium, founded in 2002 by Dr. Tom Mariën. As of 2023 it is the largest and most innovative equine clinic in Europe, offering comprehensive specialty services — surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, medical imaging, dentistry, ophthalmology, hospitalization, and rehabilitation — under one roof with 24/7 emergency availability and 150+ horse hospitalization capacity on a 15-hectare campus.
Its core technological differentiator is the EDAMIS Robot CT scanner (one of only three in the world, developed by Orimtech LTD), which performs standing CT imaging on sedated horses in 30 seconds without general anesthesia. The clinic complements this with a Hallmarq standing MRI, Canon Aquilion LB multislice CT, scintigraphy, Ultrasound Tissue Characterization (UTC), an aquatrainer, cold saltwater spa therapy, a 25x50m ebb-and-flow indoor arena, and the world's only glass-walled digital operating theater with global broadcast capability. In 2024, Equitom added a Virtual Reality surgical planning platform — a world first in veterinary medicine.
Equitom operates a direct, professional-services revenue model: clients (private horse owners, sport horse operations, and Olympic-level equine athletes) are billed case-by-case on quote-based pricing determined after consultation. Patients are acquired through a direct clinic channel, an international veterinarian referral network spanning approximately 70 countries, and a facility tour offering for prospective clients. In February 2021, Tom Mariën co-founded the Equine Care Group with Frederik Bruyninx and Bencis Capital Partners as a roll-up platform for top-tier international equine clinics; Equitom Namur opened in Wallonia in 2023, and US expansion was announced for 2026.
Equitom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Equitom
- Legal name
- Equitom BV
- Website
- https://equitom.be
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2002
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Equitom is a private Belgian equine veterinary clinic operating Europe's largest equine hospital (150+ horses) in Lummen, offering specialty surgery, imaging, and rehabilitation — including Europe's first Robot CT scanner — to international sport horse owners and Olympic-level clients from 70+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Equitom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Veterinary Healthcare Services
- NAICS
- Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)
- SIC
- Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Equine Hospital & Surgical Services (HLAMABAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral (HLAMABAI), Sports Medicine, Lameness & Performance (Equine) (HLAMABAJ)
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Where Equitom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lummen
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Equitom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Veterinary Consultation Services: General consultations, specialist consultations in orthopedics, internal medicine, ophthalmology, and diagnostic imaging. Available 24/7 for emergencies.
- Surgical Services: Comprehensive surgical procedures including orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, and CT-guided surgery. Equipped with ultramodern operating theaters.
- Medical Imaging Services: Advanced imaging including robot CT, MRI, conventional CT, scintigraphy, radiography, ultrasonography with UTC, and endoscopy.
- Hospitalisation Services: Inpatient care with 150+ horse capacity, including intensive care stalls and standard hospitalization boxes.
- Rehabilitation Services: Includes aquatrainer, spa therapy, solarium, shockwave therapy, walking machine, and indoor arena rehabilitation programs.
- Guided Tours: Educational guided tours of the clinic facilities lasting 1.5 hours, accommodating groups of up to 30 persons. Booked via [email protected]
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Equitom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Equitom operates a state-of-the-art equine veterinary clinic in Lummen, Belgium, providing surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, medical imaging, hospitalisation, rehabilitation, dentistry, ophthalmology, and 24/7 emergency services for horses. As of 2023, the clinic is the largest and most innovative equine clinic in Europe, with a hospitalisation capacity of more than 150 horses and advanced diagnostic equipment including Europe's first Robot CT (EDAMIS) scanner.
Product overview
Equitom is a state-of-the-art equine clinic operating as a unified veterinary hospital platform rather than a modular software product. The clinic offers a comprehensive suite of services including surgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, medical imaging, hospitalization, rehabilitation, dentistry, ophthalmology, consultations, emergencies, examinations, stem cell treatments, and dental care. The facility features advanced diagnostic equipment including the revolutionary Robot CT Scanner (EDAMIS) for standing imaging, Multislice CT (Canon Aquilion LB), MRI (Hallmarq), Scintigrafie, Endoscopie, Laser surgery, and UTC for tendon assessment. Rehabilitation services utilize Aquatrainer, Spa, Stapmolen (walker), Solarium, and an indoor arena. The clinic also offers educational programs including an Internship Program and Externship Program for veterinary students. In 2023, Equitom became the largest and most innovative equine clinic in Europe with a hospitalization capacity of more than 150 horses.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Equine Surgery Services
Quantifiable outcome
- First equine clinic in Europe to achieve largest hospitalisation capacity (150+ horses) and most innovative status
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Equitom
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Equitom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature10 records
Equitom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.
- Equine Care Group (ECG)coreEquine Care Group is an investment fund founded by Tom Mariën, Frederik Bruyninx, and Bencis Capital Partners in February 2021. ECG brings together veterinarians and clinics to achieve absolute top-level medicine internationally. Equitom is the flagship clinic of ECG and expanded to the United States in 2026.
- Frederik BruyninxcoreSport veterinarian and team veterinarian of the Belgian jumping team, co-founded the Equine Care Group with Tom Mariën and Bencis Capital Partners in February 2021.
- Orimtech LTDstrategicAmerican company that developed the EDAMIS Robot CT Scanner. Equitom works closely with Orimtech and has become the European research center for further development of the robotic technology.
- Zoë Joostens (Diplomate ECVDI)strategicSpecialist in Diagnostic Imaging who works closely with Orimtech as part of the partnership for EDAMIS development.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Equitom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- De Morette Equine Clinic: Belgian equine clinic historically associated with the same sport horse segment as Equitom, operating in Belgium with comparable specialist veterinary services. Direct Belgian/regional competitor for local referrals.
- Bosdreef Equine Clinic: Belgian equine referral clinic offering surgery, orthopedics, and imaging. Comparable regional competitor in the Belgian/Dutch sport horse referral market.
Direct peers
- Hagyard Equine Medical Institute: One of the oldest and largest private equine hospitals in the U.S., focused on Thoroughbred racehorses and sport horses. Comparable in scale, specialist depth, and referral-driven business model targeting premium equine clients.
- Dubai Equine Hospital: One of only two other clinics globally (along with Penn's New Bolton Center) to operate an EDAMIS standing CT robot. Serves high-value sport and race horses across the Gulf region with similarly advanced surgery, imaging, and rehabilitation capabilities — directly comparable premium equine specialty hospital.
- New Bolton Center (University of Pennsylvania): University of Pennsylvania's large animal hospital and one of three global operators of the EDAMIS Robot CT. Comparable scope of equine surgery, internal medicine, imaging, and rehabilitation at academic/specialty referral level, serving elite sport and racing clients.
- Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons: Leading UK-based equine referral hospital group with deep specialist bench and reputation among elite British and European sport horse clients. Closely comparable in target customer (sport horses), referral model, and full-service surgery/imaging/rehabilitation offering.
- Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic: Large UK equine referral practice with full surgical, medical, and diagnostic imaging services, comparable in specialist breadth and sport horse client base.
- Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Équin de Livet: Major French equine referral hospital providing surgery, imaging, and internal medicine to sport horses. Comparable European specialty referral model targeting similar high-end clients.
- Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital: U.S.-based large equine referral hospital with comprehensive surgery, internal medicine, and imaging. Serves high-value Thoroughbred and sport horse populations with similar 24/7 referral model and multi-specialist team.
Others
- Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging: Manufacturer of the standing MRI unit Equitom uses; technology and equipment supplier to the global equine specialty hospital segment. Comparable as an enabling participant in advanced equine diagnostics, not a direct clinical competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Equitom social profiles
Digital presenceEquitom financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Equitom leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles14 records
Equitom funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Equitom M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Equitom
What does Equitom do?
Equitom operates a state-of-the-art equine veterinary clinic in Lummen, Belgium, providing surgery, orthopaedics, internal medicine, medical imaging, hospitalisation, rehabilitation, dentistry, ophthalmology, and 24/7 emergency services for horses. As of 2023, the clinic is the largest and most innovative equine clinic in Europe, with a hospitalisation capacity of more than 150 horses and advanced diagnostic equipment including Europe's first Robot CT (EDAMIS) scanner.
Is Equitom a public or private company?
Equitom is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Equitom founded?
Equitom was founded in 2002. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Equitom based?
Equitom is headquartered in Lummen, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Equitom make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Veterinary Consultation Services are the primary driver. The others are surgical Services, medical Imaging Services, hospitalisation Services, rehabilitation Services and guided Tours.
Who are Equitom's main competitors?
Regional players on record are De Morette Equine Clinic and Bosdreef Equine Clinic. Direct peers are Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, Dubai Equine Hospital, New Bolton Center (University of Pennsylvania), Rossdales Veterinary Surgeons, Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic, Centre Hospitalier Vétérinaire Équin de Livet and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital. Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging is listed as an others.
Does Equitom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Equitom.
What industry is Equitom in?
Equitom's product category is Veterinary Healthcare Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMABAF, Equine Hospital & Surgical Services, with a secondary code of HLAMABAI, Large Animal & Equine Emergency/Critical Care & Referral. Its NAICS code is 54194 and its SIC code is 8060.