Curatec Services GmbH

What Curatec Services GmbH does

Curatec Services GmbH is a privately held German medical device distributor and service provider specializing in medical electrostimulation technology for home-based therapeutic use. Founded over 20 years ago and headquartered at Zechenstr. 62 in Moers, North Rhine-Westphalia, the company distributes a portfolio of approximately 18 medical devices across five therapeutic verticals: neurological disability compensation (including the trademarked ODFS® Pace XL and the Fesia Grasp S2/G10 multi-channel FES line), paralysis therapy (PeroBravo, DuoBravo N, NeuroTWIN, Pierenstim Parese), pain treatment (Biopuls 2000 D/P, Dolito), muscle rehabilitation (Myopuls 2000 D), and incontinence/urogynecology (DuoBravo U, INCOmove, IncoTWIN, INCOpuls P, Pelvita), with a recently added erectile dysfunction line (Active³ Erektions-System). Most devices are classified as approved medical aids (Hilfsmittel) and are prescribable.

The company operates a Germany-wide field sales (Außendienst) network that delivers devices to patients at home, provides in-person consultation and training, draws up individualized training plans, and handles insurance billing directly with both statutory and private health insurers (Krankenkassen). Its revenue model combines a monthly recurring rental stream (subscription), one-time device sales, and professional services for device setup and training; pricing is quotation-based and individualized. End users are patients across the five therapeutic areas, with prescribing physicians functioning as a secondary influencer segment. Distribution is supplemented by shipping via DHL Paket or Deutsche Post.

Curatec is a tightly held private company with two Managing Directors (Geschäftsführer), Stefan Schmechel and Andreas Kliemann, 9 employees, no external institutional investors, no parent company, and no disclosed funding rounds. It operates exclusively in Germany, holds TÜV Rheinland certification, markets primarily through its website (curatec.de) and Instagram, and provides a callback service for patient inquiries. The company positions itself as a specialist in patient support and adherence rather than as a device manufacturer: most products appear to be third-party manufactured devices curated and serviced under the Curatec service brand.

Name

Curatec Services GmbH

Legal name

Curatec Services GmbH

Website

https://curatec.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Curatec Services GmbH is a privately held German medical device distributor that supplies home-based electrostimulation therapy devices for paralysis, pain, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction, serving patients across Germany via field sales and direct health insurance billing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Devices (Electrostimulation Therapy / Hilfsmittel)

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Home Health Equipment Rental (532283), Home Health Care Services (62161)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Rehabilitation Therapy Equipment (PT/OT Modalities, Exercise & Balance Devices) (HLAHAMAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Home Health Therapy Services (PT/OT/SLP) (HLADAFAE), Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Sales & Rentals (HSABAKAA), Medical & Mobility Device Leasing (Consumer) (FSAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Electrostimulation therapy devices
• Functional electrical stimulation
• Medical aids distribution
• Home therapy equipment
• Paralysis rehabilitation devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Moers

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Rental: Rental of electrotherapy medical devices to patients, typically covered by statutory and private health insurance (Krankenkassen). The company handles insurance billing directly.
2. Medical Device Sales: Sale of electrotherapy devices. Purchase options available alongside rental. Devices are approved as medical aids (Hilfsmittel) and are prescribable.
3. Professional Services: On-site training, device introduction, and ongoing support services. Delivery and personal instruction by field staff included with product service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Curatec Services GmbH distributes and rents medical electrostimulation devices for home therapy, organized across five therapeutic areas: disability compensation/gait improvement, paralysis therapy, pain treatment, muscle rehabilitation, incontinence, and erectile dysfunction. Devices are sold or rented to patients (typically upon physician prescription), with the company providing individualized fitting, training, ongoing patient support, and direct billing to German statutory and private health insurers (Krankenkassen).

Product overview

Curatec Services GmbH offers a portfolio of medical electrical stimulation devices organized into five therapeutic areas: disability compensation (ODFS® Pace XL, Fesia Grasp S2, Fesia Grasp G10 clinic), paralysis therapy (PeroBravo, DuoBravo N, NeuroTWIN, Pierenstim Parese), pain treatment and muscle rehabilitation (Biopuls 2000 D, Biopuls 2000 P, Dolito, Myopuls 2000 D), incontinence/urogynecology (DuoBravo U, INCOmove, IncoTWIN, INCOpuls P, Pelvita), and erectile dysfunction (Active³ Erektions-System). All devices use electrical stimulation technology for therapeutic purposes and are available for purchase or rental, with costs typically covered by German statutory and private health insurance when prescribed.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ODFS® Pace XL

Quantifiable outcome

• Improvement in gait ability and walking speed through Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA: Global German-headquartered DME and orthotics leader. Overlaps with Curatec in mobility and rehabilitation devices, prescribers, and German payor relationships, but operates a much broader orthopedic and prosthetic portfolio.
• DJO Global (Enovis): International orthopedic and rehabilitation device company (formerly DJO, now part of Enovis) with Chattanooga electrotherapy and Compex muscle stimulation brands that directly overlap with Curatec's TENS/EMS product categories.
• Medi GmbH & Co. KG: Large German medical device company with orthotics, compression, and DME offerings. Overlaps with Curatec in rehabilitation adjacencies, German payor relationships, and home-health distribution.

Emerging players

• BTL Group: International manufacturer of physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and aesthetic devices including EMS-based systems. Competes in physical therapy electrostimulation and is increasingly active in German clinics and home-use channels.
• StimDesigns: Specialist in functional electrical stimulation (FES) products and clinical research, with comparable neurological rehabilitation focus to Curatec's ODFS Pace XL and paralysis therapy portfolio.
• Zynex Medical: US-based manufacturer of TENS/EMS and rehabilitation devices with payor-billing infrastructure. Comparable business model combining device distribution with insurance reimbursement workflows, though focused on the US market.

Regional players

• Pierenkemper GmbH: German provider of medical electrostimulation devices including Pierenstim Parese, which Curatec itself distributes. Acts as both a partner and adjacent competitor in the German electrotherapy DME market.
• axion GmbH: German medical technology company distributing rehabilitation and pain therapy devices, with overlap to Curatec's TENS/EMS product lines in the German DME channel.
• gbo Medizintechnik: German specialist in medical electrotherapy and rehabilitation equipment. Comparable product focus and direct overlap with Curatec's pain, muscle rehabilitation, and incontinence therapy categories in Germany.

Direct peers

• Hasomed GmbH: German manufacturer of FES and rehabilitation technology (e.g., RehaStim, RehaCom). Directly competes with Curatec in medical electrostimulation for neurological rehabilitation, particularly in the German clinical and home-use channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/curatec_services?igsh=eGdpdDExeG1tdDAy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/curatec-services-gmbh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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