Human HealthCare

What Human HealthCare does

Human HealthCare (HHC) is a Dutch private healthcare company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Netherlands. It supplies therapeutic compression medical devices, with a core catalog spanning therapeutic elastic stockings (TEK, classes I-IV in round-knit and flat-knit variants), adjustable compression devices, point-pressure devices, pads, thorax bandages, bandages, and proprietary donning/doffing aids and gloves. Its flagship differentiator is the exclusive Dutch distribution of Bratelle, a smart-textile compression and massage brassiere for breast-area lymphedema, which was added to the Dutch basic health insurance package effective May 1, 2025.

The company operates a hybrid B2B2C model. It sells through six own practice locations (Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, Almere, Goes, Groningen, Oldebroek, Terneuzen) and a network of affiliated skin therapists, compression therapists, physiotherapists, and oedema therapists across all 12 Dutch provinces, supported by a proprietary HHC Portal for online ordering. Revenue is generated through insurance-reimbursed transactions: HHC handles supplier procurement and insurance declarations directly, with contracts in place with all Dutch health insurers. Pricing is unit-based (e.g., Bratelle €280.80-€304.72 per item AIP ex VAT) and therapists receive continuing education via SEMH-certified training programs (€30-€60 per session).

HHC distributes on behalf of major manufacturers (Medi, Bauerfeind, Essity/Jobst, Juzo, Lohmann & Rauscher/Venosan, Varodem, Ofa) while retaining exclusive rights to Bratelle. The company has expanded through acquisition (CompressieZorg in January 2020; CompressieZorg Zeeland/Karmelk) and has extended into Belgium. It is privately held, founder/management-owned, with 11-50 employees, no disclosed funding rounds, no public listing, and no identified external investors.

Name

Human HealthCare

Legal name

Human HealthCare

Website

https://human-healthcare.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Human HealthCare is a Dutch private healthcare company that distributes therapeutic compression medical devices — including elastic stockings, bandages, and the exclusive Bratelle compression-massage brassiere — to patients and therapists across the Netherlands via its own practices, insurer contracts, and an affiliated therapist network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Compression Therapy Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Compression Therapy & Lymphedema DME (Garments, Pneumatic Pumps) (HLAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Compression Therapy for Venous/Lymphedema (Bandages, Wraps, Garments) (HLAHALAF)

Keywords

• Therapeutic elastic stockings
• Compression medical devices
• Lymphedema care products
• Bratelle compression brassiere
• Compression therapy supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Hendrik-ido-ambacht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Compression Medical Devices Sales: Human HealthCare sells compression medical devices (therapeutic elastic stockings, compression garments, aids) primarily through insurance reimbursement. The company handles insurance declarations directly, serving both patients and affiliated therapists who measure and fit products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Human HealthCare supplies therapeutic elastic compression stockings and related compression medical devices, and operates as a service partner for compression therapists across the Netherlands. The company procures products from manufacturers such as Medi, Bauerfeind, and Juzo, holds exclusive distribution of the Bratelle compression-and-massage brassiere, and handles insurance declarations on behalf of both therapists and patients. Customers are served through six own practice locations, an affiliated therapist network spanning all 12 Dutch provinces, and the proprietary HHC Portal ordering system.

Product overview

Human HealthCare is a specialized healthcare company offering a comprehensive portfolio of compression therapy products and services. The core offering centers on therapeutic elastic compression stockings (TEK) in various forms (round-knit and flat-knit), complemented by specialized devices including the Bratelle compression and massage brassiere for breast lymphedema, adjustable compression devices, point pressure devices, pads, thorax bandages, and bandages. The company provides both products for private individuals and serves as a partner for therapists through their online ordering portal (HHC Portal) and TEK ordering system. They work exclusively with reputable manufacturers (Medi, Bauerfeind, Essity, Juzo, Lohmann & Rauscher, Varitex, Varodem, Ofa) and hold SEMH certification as an authorized medical device supplier.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CompressieZorg: Compression aids and therapeutic elastic stockings brand serving patients in Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe. Retained as a brand following acquisition by Human HealthCare on 1 January 2020.

Products and services

• Bratelle Compressie & Massage BH Specialized compression-and-massage brassiere made from smart textile with 3D knitted ribs that combine graduated compression with a massaging effect for reduction of lymphedema symptoms in the breast area, armpit, flank, and back. Targeted at women and men with secondary lymphedema after breast cancer treatment.
• Bratelle Prothese (Prosthesis Bratelle) Variant of the Bratelle brassiere for post-mastectomy patients, delivered with left, right, or bilateral pockets for prosthetics, available in sizes 70A to 105D.
• Bratelle Zonder Cups (Cupless Bratelle) Unisex version of the Bratelle for bilateral mastectomy patients who choose not to wear prostheses, available in sizes XS to XL.
• Therapeutische Elastische Kousen (TEK)
• Vlakbreikousen (Flat-knit Stockings) Seamed flat-knit compression stockings that are thicker than round-knit varieties, offering improved fit and exact pressure distribution for custom and ready-made sizes from compression class II upward.
• Rondbreikousen (Round-knit Stockings) Seamless round-knit compression stockings prescribed for conditions without severe edema formation; most round-knit stockings supplied in the Netherlands are in compression class II.
• Adjustable Compression Devices (ACD) Compression devices with adjustable velcro straps that allow pressure modification, made from non-elastic or short-stretch materials. Available for lower legs, upper legs, knees, feet, toes, arms, and hands.
• Point Pressure Devices (PPD) Compression systems consisting of a textile sheath filled with foam particles or other compositions of varying sizes, creating alternating high and low point pressures for targeted compression therapy.
• Pads Smart pads designed for localized compression at specific body locations, used under compression devices such as bandages, TEK, or pneumatic compression devices.
• Thorax Bandages Compression clothing for the upper body that addresses edema in the shoulder area, supports lymphatic drainage from the breast area, and provides pain reduction as a beneficial side effect.
• Zwachtels (Bandages) Elastic bandages that can be applied to create pressure through stretching; distinctions are made between non-elastic, short-stretch, and long-stretch bandages.
• Steunkousen (Support Stockings) Class I support stockings providing light pressure for preventive use; not reimbursed by Dutch health insurers.
• Aan- en uittrekhulpmiddelen (Donning/Doffing Aids) Devices for applying and removing compression stockings that reduce physical strain and provide maximum grip, including items such as the Dressbuddy for independent use.
• Compressiekleding (Compression Clothing) Pressure-providing compression aids in the form of bandages and compression clothing, applied after various surgeries to prevent edema formation.
• Human HealthCare Gloves Proprietary gloves designed for easy application and removal of compression stockings, reducing physical strain while providing maximum grip and preventing damage from nails and jewelry.
• HHC Scholing (Therapist Training) SEMH-certified continuing education and training programs for therapists covering compression product knowledge, fitting, and protocols, with member pricing at €30 per training day and non-member pricing at €60.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bratelle 8.6 customer satisfaction score
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, major and minor.

• BratellecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 March 2024Human HealthCare is the exclusive distributor of Bratelle compression massage brassiere in Netherlands. Bratelle was developed by Mariette and Anita after their breast cancer treatment. The partnership was formalized March 28, 2024, with Bratelle added to basic health insurance from May 1, 2025.
• All Dutch Health InsurerscoreOthersHuman HealthCare has contracts with all healthcare insurers in Netherlands, allowing patients to receive compression products with no out-of-pocket costs beyond mandatory deductible.
• SEMH (Stichting Erkenningsregeling voor leveranciers van Medische Hulpmiddelen)coreOthersHuman HealthCare is SEMH certified, a quality certification for medical device suppliers in Netherlands. Requires annual assessment and commitment to training standards.
• Nederlandse Vereniging voor Fysiotherapie binnen de Lymfologie en Oncologie (NVFL)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association for lymphology and oncology physiotherapists. Human HealthCare provides compression products as finishing touch for oedema treatments.
• Nederlandse Vereniging van Huidtherapeuten (NVH)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional association for skin therapists. Human HealthCare sponsors NVH congresses annually.
• MedimajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compression stockings and medical devices. Products listed in Lijst van Bernink quality register.
• BauerfeindmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compression products including Venotrain Curaflow. Products listed in Lijst van Bernink quality register.
• Essity (BSN Jobst)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compression products under Jobst brand. Products listed in Lijst van Bernink quality register.
• Lohmann & Rauscher (Varitex/Venosan)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of Venosan compression products (formerly Varitex). Products listed in Lijst van Bernink quality register.
• VarodemmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compression products including Curetex. Products listed in Lijst van Bernink quality register.
• Ofa NederlandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compression products. Products listed in Lijst van Bernink quality register.
• JuzominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupplier of compression products. Products listed in Lijst van Bernink quality register.
• Nederlands Lymfoedeem NetwerkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPatient network organization bringing together support, knowledge and patient interests for lymphoedema and lipoedema.
• Berekuyl Academy & Therapeutisch CentrumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman HealthCare provides support in compression medical devices portion of Berekuyl Academy's oedema therapy education programs.
• Nij Smellinghe ECL (Expertise Centrum Lymfovasculaire Geneeskunde)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpertise center in Drachten unique in Netherlands for lymphovascular medicine. Human HealthCare supplies compression products for patients under treatment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• medi GmbH: Global German manufacturer of compression stockings (mediven), orthotics, and lymphedema products — currently a supplier to Human HealthCare but also a broad incumbent that could choose to sell directly to Dutch therapists and patients, competing with HHC's distribution role.
• Juzo: German manufacturer of compression stockings and orthoses for venous, lymphedema, and scar therapy. Currently a supplier to HHC but operates direct sales channels across Europe, representing both a partnership and competitive threat.
• Sigvaris Group: Swiss-headquartered global leader in medical compression therapy, with strong direct presence across Europe including Benelux. Operates in the same compression-therapy product category and competes for therapist and insurer relationships.
• Essity (JOBST): Global hygiene and health company owning the JOBST compression brand, one of HHC's listed suppliers. Comparable in product category (compression garments for venous/lymphatic conditions) and operates worldwide including direct presence in the Netherlands.
• Bauerfeind: Major German manufacturer of compression stockings, orthoses, and medical aids including the Venotrain range carried by HHC. Comparable in compression therapy product category; potential disintermediation threat as a large brand with direct European sales.

Direct peers

• Livit: One of the largest Dutch providers of orthotic devices and compression therapy products, including therapeutic elastic stockings and related DME. Direct overlap in customer base (therapists, patients) and product categories (TEK, compression garments, insurance-reimbursed medical aids).
• Korter Orthopedie: Dutch orthopedic and compression-therapy specialist with measurement locations across the Netherlands. Comparable in offering therapeutic elastic stockings, custom compression solutions, and serving lymphedema/venous patients via therapist referrals.
• Bosman Medische Hulpmiddelen: Dutch medical-device distributor and home-care supplier offering compression therapy, wound care, and related medical aids across the Netherlands. Direct competitor in compression stocking and bandage distribution to therapists and patients.
• Confed: Dutch medical-device distribution cooperative supplying compression therapy, orthotics, and related products to therapists and healthcare institutions. Operates a similar therapist-channel and insurance-reimbursement model to Human HealthCare.

Emerging players

• Tactile Medical: US-listed medical-device company focused on lymphedema and chronic venous disease therapies, including pneumatic compression devices (Flexitouch) that overlap with HHC's broader compression product portfolio. Relevant emerging competitor in the lymphedema-treatment adjacency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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