CAPTEUR PROTECT

What CAPTEUR PROTECT does

CAPTEUR PROTECT is a French medical-device manufacturer, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Romans-sur-Isère in the Drôme region, that designs and sells adhesive patches for diabetes management devices. The product portfolio comprises two complementary categories — COVER patches placed over continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), insulin pumps, and catheters to prevent premature detachment, and UNDER patches placed beneath devices to act as a mechanical skin barrier against adhesive-related reactions. Core technology centers on a medical-grade hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive combined with soft nylon and polyurethane fabric, delivering water, sweat, and heat resistance; UNDER patches are engineered to less than 1mm thickness to avoid interfering with sensor accuracy or insulin delivery. The full range is CE-marked as Class I medical devices under EU Regulation 2017/745, with end-to-end traceability from raw materials through post-market materiovigilance.

The company sells through physical pharmacies, online pharmacies (including Pharmazon.fr), and an exclusive international distribution partnership with Embecta that extends reach to more than 13 countries. Products are non-reimbursed disposable patches priced per pack (typically 4 or 10 units) at a pay-as-you-go cadence, with no disclosed public pricing. The customer base spans Type 1 and Type 2 diabetic patients using CGMs or pumps (primary), the healthcare professionals who recommend them (doctors, diabetes educators, pharmacists), and pharmacy/distributor partners. The company also runs 'The Protectives,' a brand community that drives organic advocacy and peer-to-peer recommendation.

The company is founder-led by Samir Thevenot (CEO and co-founder, a Type 1 diabetic and former top-level rugby player) and co-founder Régis, with Matthieu Gogniat now co-leading operations. With 11 employees and no disclosed external funding, CAPTEUR PROTECT operates as a bootstrapped micro-manufacturer supported regionally by Bpifrance, CCI Drôme, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, and Business France, with Dexcom citing its patches in its official skin-irritation guide.

Name

CAPTEUR PROTECT

Legal name

Capteur Protect

Website

https://capteurprotect.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAPTEUR PROTECT is a French medical-device manufacturer founded in 2021 that produces CE-marked hypoallergenic adhesive patches — COVER and UNDER variants — to secure and protect continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and catheters for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetic patients across 13+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Adhesives / Diabetes Device Accessories

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAHAHAL

Diabetes Care Device Accessories & Adhesives (Sensors/Pump Supplies)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Diabetes Care Devices (CGM, Insulin Delivery)

SECONDARYHLAHALAD

Wound Closure & Securement (Sutures, Staples, Tissue Adhesives, Skin Closure Strips)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Medical Devices & Diagnostics/Wound Care, Ostomy & Continence Products

Keywords

• Diabetes device patches
• Medical adhesive patches
• Glucose sensor protection
• Hypoallergenic medical devices
• Insulin pump accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Romans-sur-Isère

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Patch Sales: Sale of disposable adhesive patches for glucose sensors, insulin pumps, and catheters. Products are non-sterile, single-use medical devices sold in packs (typically 4-10 patches per package) through pharmacy and distributor networks. No health insurance reimbursement in France.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Capteur Protect designs, manufactures and sells CE-marked Class I medical adhesive patches for people living with diabetes. The product range comprises two families: COVER patches placed over glucose sensors, insulin pumps and catheters to secure them against premature detachment, and UNDER patches placed between the skin and the device to act as a hypoallergenic mechanical barrier. Patches are sold in packs of 4 to 10 units through pharmacies, online pharmacies and medical device distributors, with no French health insurance reimbursement.

Product overview

Capteur Protect is a French manufacturer of medical device adhesive patches for people with diabetes. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: COVER patches (for device maintenance and protection against premature detachment) and UNDER patches (for skin protection as a mechanical barrier). Products are designed for compatibility with major glucose sensors (Dexcom G6/G7, Freestyle Libre series, Simplera, Guardian Medtronic), insulin pumps (Omnipod, Medtrum 200/300), and catheters (Mio Advance Extended, AutoSoft 90, Inset, Orbit). All products are Class I non-sterile single-use medical devices with hypoallergenic, water-resistant properties, made from nylon, polyurethane, and acrylic adhesive. They are CE-marked compliant with EU Regulation 2017/745.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• COVER Patches for diabetes devices
• UNDER Patches for skin protection

Quantifiable outcome

• 3 to 15 days patch wear time depending on diabetes device used
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• EmbectacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partnership with Embecta accelerating international expansion. This collaboration is accelerating the company's growth momentum, with the brand now present in more than 13 countries.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government partner shown in footer logos, indicating support for regional business development.
• CCI Drôme (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerChamber of commerce partner supporting business development, shown in footer partner logos.
• Business FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench agency for international business development, supporting export and international expansion.
• DexcommoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerCapteur Protect patches are cited as a recommended solution in Dexcom's official 'Irritated or sensitive skin caused by the sensor adhesive' guide, providing organic endorsement and visibility.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Type One Style: UK diabetes accessory brand selling patches, belts and skins for CGMs and pumps. Comparable product mix (CGM/pump overlays), comparable patient community-led GTM, and overlapping European footprint.
• ExpressionMed: US-based medical adhesive patch maker for CGM and insulin pump wearers, with a fashion-led positioning (patterns, colours, characters). Directly competes with Capteur Protect on the same devices and same patient population.
• RockaDex: UK-based manufacturer and retailer of CGM and insulin pump adhesive patches and tapes. Direct peer with overlapping product line, comparable manufacturing-plus-DTC model, and competing for the same European diabetes patient base.
• Pump Peelz: US DTC brand offering adhesive overlays and accessories for insulin pumps and CGMs. Direct competitor on the same products, with a comparable community-led brand and a broad range of device-specific SKUs.
• GrifGrips: US manufacturer of pre-cut adhesive patches for Dexcom, Libre, Medtronic and Omnipod devices, sold direct and via Amazon. Direct competitor to Capteur Protect on the core product and customer base.
• Skin Grip: US-based DTC brand selling hypoallergenic adhesive patches for Dexcom, FreeStyle Libre, Omnipod and Medtronic CGMs/pumps. Closest direct competitor to Capteur Protect, with overlapping SKUs, similar target customer (diabetes patients), and similar e-commerce-led GTM.
• Not Just a Patch: UK-based DTC patch maker for diabetes wearables. Closest European direct peer to Capteur Protect, selling through online pharmacies and own storefront across multiple CGM/pump platforms.
• Simpatch: Online retailer of adhesive patches for diabetes wearables (Dexcom, Libre, Medtronic, Omnipod). Direct competitor on the CGM/pump overlay product, with a comparable accessory-only positioning.

Broad incumbents

• 3M Health Care: Large medical adhesives and securement manufacturer (Tegaderm, Micropore). Broad incumbent with overlapping adhesive technology base, deeper regulatory resources, and existing hospital distribution — a credible threat if it chose to enter the CGM/pump overlay category.
• Coloplast: Global medical device company with an extensive ostomy, wound care and skin-friendly adhesive portfolio, sold through pharmacies and homecare channels. Broad incumbent with overlapping skin-adhesion know-how and distribution, and an existing relationship with the same diabetes-adjacent patient populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/capteur-protect

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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