What Pro Activ Reha - Technik does

PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of rehabilitation mobility products and adapted pedelecs, headquartered and produced at a single facility in Dotternhausen, Germany. The company designs, welds, and assembles rigid-frame wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, children's and youth wheelchairs, sports wheelchairs (basketball, tennis, badminton), wheelchair-mounted handbikes (adaptivbikes and compact bikes), wheelchair attachment and towing devices, and a pedelec lineup spanning offroad, trekking, and special-purpose models including the PED-E for small-statured persons. Differentiation rests on extensive individual configuration through a modular kit principle (Baukastenprinzip), supported by a central universal adapter that interoperates across the product ecosystem, and on premium component choices such as Shimano EP8 mid-motors, Pinion gearboxes, and dual-battery configurations up to 1,260 Wh.

The firm operates a B2B2C go-to-market: end products are not sold directly but distributed exclusively through a two-tier specialist dealer network in Germany — Reha-Fachhandelspartner for rehabilitation mobility devices and Pedelec-Fachhandelspartner (Premium and Classic tiers) for e-bikes — backed by in-house dealer training workshops, a dealer portal, and regional field sales representatives. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is mediated through dealer order forms; many end-user purchases are funded via German health insurance prescription channels (Hilfsmittelverzeichnis). Beyond its own brand, PRO ACTIV acts as a contract manufacturer for the consumer e-bike brand myvélo GmbH, assembling its e-folding, e-trekking, and e-mountainbike pedelecs at the Dotternhausen site.

Ownership is concentrated with managing directors Jörg and Andreas Sättele; no external investors, parent entities, or subsidiaries are disclosed, and no funding rounds, M&A activity, or international expansion are documented. The company's strategic posture is that of an engineered-niche Mittelstand player — deep customization, German-made premium positioning, and a recurring product-launch cadence — competing on fit, modularity, and dealer relationships rather than on volume, scale, or software.

Name

Pro Activ Reha - Technik

Legal name

PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH

Website

https://proactiv-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer based in Dotternhausen that designs and assembles individually configured wheelchairs, handbikes, wheelchair attachments, and adapted pedelecs (including a model for small-statured persons), distributed through a domestic specialist dealer network and contract-manufactured for the myvélo e-bike brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rehabilitation Mobility Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Miscellaneous Transportation Equipment (3790)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports & Active Rehabilitation Devices (Adaptive Sports Mobility, Performance Prosthetics) (HLAHAMAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI), Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG), Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)

Keywords

• Rehabilitation equipment
• Mobility aids
• Adaptive handbikes
• Wheelchair manufacturing
• Specialized pedelecs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dotternhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Mobility aids and rehabilitation equipment sales: PRO ACTIV generates revenue through direct sales of wheelchairs, handbikes, traction devices, and attachments to end customers via their dealer network. Products include Starrrahmenrollstühle (rigid frame wheelchairs), Faltrollstühle (folding wheelchairs), Kinder- & Jugendrollstühle (children's wheelchairs), Sportrollstühle (sports wheelchairs), Adaptivbikes, Kompaktbikes, Zuggeräte (traction devices), Vorsatzgeräte (attachments), and Pedelecs. Products are configurable with multiple options and sold as individual units with pricing available via dealer/price lists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH designs, manufactures and assembles customized rehabilitation mobility products at its Dotternhausen facility in Germany. The portfolio covers rigid-frame wheelchairs, folding wheelchairs, children's and youth wheelchairs, sports wheelchairs (basketball, tennis, badminton), adaptivbikes (HUSK-E, NJ1, SPIKE), compact handbikes (FOXX offroad, FREAK), wheelchair towing and front-attachment devices, and electric-assisted pedelecs including trekking, offroad, special-purpose (PED-E for small-statured users), and cargo bike models. Products are sold via a network of specialist dealers in Germany with extensive individual configuration options.

Product overview

PRO ACTIV Reha-Technik GmbH is a German manufacturer of rehabilitation technology products including wheelchairs (rigid frame, folding, children/youth, and sports), handbikes (adaptivbikes and compact bikes), towing and attachment devices for wheelchairs, and pedelecs (offroad, trekking, and special purpose including models for small-statured persons and cargo bikes). The company operates through a network of specialized rehabilitation trade partners and pedelec dealers. Products are designed for active users requiring mobility assistance and are characterized by extensive customization options through a modular kit principle. The company is headquartered in Dotternhausen, Germany and also manufactures pedelecs for partner brand myvélo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SPEEDY Rigid Frame Wheelchairs

Quantifiable outcome

• HUSK-E with 630Wh battery achieves range up to 85 km
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• myvélo GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnermyvélo GmbH is a pedelec company founded by Fabian and Vincent, focused on high-quality and functional e-bikes. PRO ACTIV serves as their manufacturing partner, producing and assembling pedelecs at the Dotternhausen facility. The partnership emphasizes sustainability with local German production reducing CO2 footprint. myvélo products include e-folding bikes, e-trekking bikes, and e-mountainbikes marketed under names like Milano, Ibiza, Palermo, Himalaya, and Denver. myvélo is headquartered at Am Flugplatz 17, 77656 Offenburg.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Van Raam: Dutch manufacturer of adapted bikes, tricycles and special-needs pedelecs. Comparable product positioning to PRO ACTIV pedelecs (including low-entry and special-purpose frames), serving a parallel European dealer network.
• Rehasense GmbH: European manufacturer of mobility aids (rollators, manual wheelchairs, power-assist add-ons) sold through specialist dealers. Comparable channel and category footprint to PRO ACTIV's Reha-Fachhandelspartner distribution.
• Meyra GmbH: One of Germany's largest wheelchair manufacturers with a broad portfolio of manual and powered wheelchairs plus rehab equipment. Comparable to PRO ACTIV across wheelchair categories and German specialist dealer distribution.
• Triride Srl: Italian manufacturer of powered wheelchair towing/attachment devices. PRO ACTIV already distributes Triride in Germany, evidencing direct product overlap with WHEEL-E and Outdoor-Radvorsatz in the wheelchair power-assist category.
• Hase Bikes: German manufacturer of specialty recumbent, hand-powered and adaptive bikes. Closely comparable to PRO ACTIV's adaptivbike/handbike and Kompaktbike lines (FOXX, FREAK, NJ1) in the German special-needs cycling market.
• SORG Rollstuhltechnik GmbH: German manufacturer of custom-built rigid-frame and folding wheelchairs with strong individual fitting/measurement process. Direct competitor to PRO ACTIV's SPEEDY and TRAVELER lines in the German Reha-Fachhandel channel.

Emerging players

• Sopur / Motion Composites: Canadian manufacturer of carbon-fiber ultra-lightweight rigid and folding wheelchairs for active users. Competes with PRO ACTIV's SPEEDY F-series on the high-end active wheelchair buyer.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrise Medical: Global wheelchair and mobility manufacturer (Quickie, Sopur, RGK, Zippie brands). Direct competitor on rigid-frame, folding, pediatric and sports wheelchairs with German manufacturing presence (Sopur).
• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: Global German leader in prosthetics, orthotics and rehab mobility (including wheelchairs). Overlaps with PRO ACTIV on rehab mobility and pediatric/sports wheelchair segments but operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Küschall (Invacare): Swiss-origin ultra-lightweight active wheelchair brand (now under Invacare/Motion Composites group). Competes directly with PRO ACTIV's rigid-frame SPEEDY line in the active-user segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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