What Perpedes does

Perpedes is a German orthopedic technology company founded in 1945 and headquartered in Kirchheim unter Teck, Germany. It develops and manufactures a B2B portfolio of orthopedic components including foot orthoses, orthotic blanks, raw materials, therapeutic shoes, special shoes for diabetics, and leg orthoses. The company sells exclusively to registered specialist orthopedic retailers (Fachhändler) across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with selective expansion into the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, and operates with a headcount of 51-100 employees.

The product platform is organized into four pillars — Foot Orthoses, Materials, Shoes, and Leg Orthoses — supported by an extensive catalog of 99+ orthotic blank variants across product lines (DAILY, SOLEUTION, CALCA, SOFT, WORKER², FREEE!!!, PRO!²), 71 materials spanning textiles, cork, cushioning foams, and proprietary acrylic fiber composites, 44 accessories, and custom design services via the Perpedes 4U offering. The underlying technology centers on thermoplastically formable fiber composite materials developed and processed in-house since 1945, combined with CAD/CAM capabilities. Special shoes for diabetics carry approval from the GKV Spitzenverband (German National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds), enabling participation in the German statutory reimbursement market.

The business model is an exclusive B2B specialist retailer channel. Customers must register online with business verification and a VAT number before they can view prices or place orders, and sales representatives are available for field appointments. Marketing is conducted through a B2B newsletter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Perpedes is privately held with no disclosed investors or funding rounds and no parent company, consistent with long-term independent ownership.

Name

Perpedes

Legal name

Perpedes

Website

https://perpedes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Perpedes is a German B2B orthopedic technology company, founded in 1945, that manufactures foot orthoses, therapeutic shoes, materials, and leg orthoses for registered specialist orthopedic retailers across the DACH and BENELUX markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Devices and Footwear

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Footwear Manufacturing (3162), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Footwear, (No Rubber) (3140)

akta.pro primary industry

Comfort, Orthopedic & Medical Footwear (CRAAACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Orthopedic Footwear Manufacturing (Medical/Diabetic/Custom) (IMAOAIAI), Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Footwear Components & Materials (Uppers, Soles, Laces, Insoles) (CRAAACAK)

Keywords

• Orthopedic foot orthoses
• Therapeutic footwear
• Diabetic specialty shoes
• Orthotic materials
• Leg orthoses

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchheim Unter Teck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Orthopedic Products B2B Sales: Sale of orthopedic products including foot orthoses, materials, therapeutic shoes, and leg orthoses to registered specialist retailers. Products sold include 99+ orthotic blank variants, 71 materials, 44 accessories, therapy shoes, and diabetic special shoes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Perpedes develops and manufactures orthopedic technology products including foot orthoses, orthotic blanks, therapeutic shoes, special diabetic shoes, and leg orthoses, along with the raw materials and components (textiles, cork, cushioning materials, acrylic fiber composites) that orthopedic specialists use to craft patient-specific solutions. Since 1945, the company has combined craftsmanship with proprietary thermoplastic fiber composite technology to serve registered specialist orthopedic retailers across the DACH region and Benelux markets.

Product overview

Perpedes is an orthopedic technology company offering a comprehensive B2B portfolio of products for foot care and mobility. The offering consists of a unified platform of orthopedic components organized into four main categories: Foot Orthoses (including various product lines like DAILY, SOLEUTION, CALCA, SOFT, WORKER², FREEE!!!, and PRO!²), Materials (textiles, cork, cushioning materials, acrylic fiber composites, and CAD/CAM technology), Shoes (therapy shoes and special diabetic shoes), and Leg Orthoses. The company provides both standardized product lines and custom manufacturing services through Perpedes 4U. Products are designed for orthopedic specialists and footwear craftsmen, with a focus on thermoplastically deformable components that can be customized to individual patient needs. The portfolio emphasizes the synergy of craftsmanship and high-tech manufacturing, with proprietary fiber composite materials developed since 1945.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Perpedes 4U: Custom insole line allowing customers to design individualized insoles

Products and services

• Foot Orthoses and Orthotic Blanks Pre-formed orthopedic insole bases (orthotic blanks) and finished foot orthoses for orthopedic specialists, including supporting, cushioning, and shell insoles with correction wedges across multiple product lines (DAILY, SOLEUTION, CALCA, SOFT, WORKER², FREEE!!!, PRO!²).
• Orthopedic Materials

Quantifiable outcome

• Products and materials developed since 1945 that continuously set new standards in orthopedic technology.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: Global German leader in prosthetics, orthotics and exoskeletons with a significant leg orthoses product line that overlaps directly with Perpedes' Beinorthesen range. Much larger and broader in scope, but addresses the same orthopedic specialist and patient end markets in DACH and globally.
• medi GmbH & Co. KG: Major German medical device manufacturer producing orthopedic braces, compression therapy, and foot care products. Overlaps with Perpedes in orthoses and orthopedic supports, but operates a much broader portfolio across multiple therapeutic areas and serves similar DACH specialist channels.
• Thuasne Group: French orthopedic and medical device manufacturer producing braces, supports, compression therapy and orthopedic footwear across Europe. Comparable to Perpedes in leg orthoses and orthopedic supports, but with a broader product range and pan-European distribution.
• Enovis Corporation: Global orthopedic medical technology company (formerly Colfax/DJO) producing braces, supports, orthopedic footwear and surgical implants. Overlaps with Perpedes in orthopedic braces, foot supports and rehabilitation products via brands such as DonJoy and Aircast, though operating at much larger scale across multiple geographies.

Direct peers

• Darco International: US-based global orthopedic and post-operative footwear specialist serving hospitals, surgeons and orthopedic specialists. Comparable to Perpedes in therapeutic and post-op footwear, with broader international reach but a more clinical/channel-specific positioning.
• Schein Orthopädie Service KG: Specialist German supplier of orthopedic foot orthoses, blanks, materials and workshop equipment sold to orthopedic technicians. Competes head-to-head with Perpedes in the same B2B Fachhändler channel with overlapping product categories (orthotic blanks, cushioning materials, accessories).
• Berkemann GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of comfort and orthopedic footwear including washable and diabetic-friendly shoes. Directly comparable to Perpedes' therapy and diabetic shoe business, with overlapping product positioning, German manufacturing heritage, and similar end-customer profile.
• Solidus Shoes (Josef Seibel group): German/European comfort shoe manufacturer producing orthopedic-friendly footwear with removable insoles and wide fits. Directly comparable to Perpedes' therapy and comfort shoe category, with similar patient/end-customer profile in DACH and broader European markets.
• Finn Comfort GmbH: German premium comfort and orthopedic footwear manufacturer with handcrafted, anatomically shaped shoes. Closely comparable to Perpedes' therapy and comfort shoe offerings in craftsmanship-driven orthopedic footwear, though primarily a B2C brand rather than B2B supplier.
• Bauerfeind AG: German-based leader in orthopedic braces, compression stockings, insoles and supports, with overlapping product categories (foot orthoses, supports, therapy products) and the same DACH specialist retailer channel as Perpedes. Directly comparable in target customer and product mix, though significantly larger and broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfQLmBUMv8ykqoLdO-9ckdg
• Facebookfacebook.com/perpedes.corporate
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/perpedes-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/perpedes.gmbh

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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