IPN GmbH - Institut für Prävention und Nachsorge

What IPN GmbH - Institut für Prävention und Nachsorge does

IPN GmbH – Institut für Prävention und Nachsorge is a privately held German health promotion service provider founded in 1992 and headquartered in Köln. The company delivers B2B workplace health promotion (BGM) programs to corporate enterprises, statutory and private health insurance funds, Berufsgenossenschaften, government bodies, and pharmaceutical companies across Germany. Its service portfolio is organized into four modules — Movement, Stress Regulation, Nutrition, and Prevention/Workplace Safety — delivered through on-site health days and themed campaigns, supported by a fleet of mobile health units (IPN-Flotte) and a regional management structure covering South, South-West, and North-East Germany. The core technology stack combines proprietary and co-developed diagnostic hardware — Back-Check, EMG muscle tone measurement, Medimouse spinal screening, mobee wireless flexibility assessment, BIA body composition, Cardioscan HRV, and Pupillography sleep analysis — with the IPN Stresswaage® stress-assessment tool, the IPN-Trainingsportal digital training platform, and ICAROS VR-based coordination training (integrated via partnership with Pixformance AG).

IPN's revenue model is predominantly professional services B2B, with enterprise contracts structured per project scope and billed under multi-year agreements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. A modest recurring subscription component comes from digital training portal access bundled with assessment packages. The company monetizes its 30+ years of brand equity, its interdisciplinary team of sports scientists, nutritionists, physicians, and IT specialists, and its co-developed device portfolio (with Dr. Wolff Prevention, SportMed AG, Proxomed, Pixformance, and Stilum). Its reference list spans more than 120 named clients including Robert Bosch, Siemens, Continental, Airbus, Lufthansa, Google Germany, RWE, EnBW, RheinEnergie, ALDI Süd, Sanofi-Aventis, and the city of Köln, alongside statutory insurers such as Techniker Krankenkasse, AOK, Barmer, DAK, and BIG direkt gesund. The company remains founder-led (Elmar Trunz-Carlisi since 1992 and Sebastian Ochs since 1997 as co-CEOs) with no disclosed external investors, M&A activity, or public-market presence, and has been recognized with the EUPD Research Top Brand Corporate Health 2025 award as well as the Employability Award 2012 and the Horoszowski Memorial Award 2002.

Name

IPN GmbH - Institut für Prävention und Nachsorge

Legal name

IPN GmbH

Website

https://ipn.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IPN GmbH, founded 1992 in Köln, is a German B2B health promotion service provider delivering on-site workplace health programs via mobile units to 120+ corporate and insurance clients, using proprietary diagnostics and a digital training portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Health Services: B2B prevention and health promotion services delivered to corporate clients, government institutions, and organizations. Services include health days, health weeks, events, and interventions using standardized and customized health modules.
2. Health Assessment Diagnostics: Measurement and testing services using proprietary diagnostic equipment for musculoskeletal health, cardiovascular risk, stress levels, nutrition, and sleep analysis.
3. Mobile Health Unit Services: On-site deployment of fully equipped mobile health units with trained staff for themed health campaigns and events.
4. Digital Platform Access: Digital training portal access with personalized exercise programs provided as part of health assessment packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IPN delivers B2B corporate health promotion services to companies, health insurers, Berufsgenossenschaften, and government institutions across Germany. Its offering combines modular diagnostic assessments (musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, stress, nutrition, sleep), on-site coaching (ergonomics, stress regulation), and post-event engagement via the IPN-Trainingsportal digital platform, delivered through a fleet of mobile test and consultation units.

Product overview

IPN GmbH (Institut für Prävention und Nachsorge) offers a modular health promotion platform consisting of assessment/test modules, coaching services, and digital access via the IPN-Trainingsportal. The portfolio is organized into four main health modules: Movement (covering back and joint health, ergonomics, cardiovascular and metabolic health), Stress Regulation, Nutrition, and Prevention/Workplace Safety. Key assessment products include Back Check (spinal muscle testing), EMG-Muskeltonusmessung (muscle tone measurement), Wirbelsäulenscreening via Medimouse, mobee flexibility assessment, Posturomed balance testing, ICAROS VR training, Cardioscan HRV stress testing, Pupillographie sleep analysis, Bioimpedanz-Körperanalyse (BIA), and the IPN Stresswaage® (stress balance tool). Services are delivered both on-site and via a fleet of mobile units. The company also develops proprietary health measurement devices including Back-Check (with Dr. Wolff Prevention), Core Circuit (with Proxomed), and mobee (with Sportmed AG).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IPN-Flotte Mobile Health Unit Deployment B2B service deploying fully equipped mobile test and consultation units to corporate, government and insurance client sites across Germany for on-site health assessments, themed campaigns, and event-based interventions.
• Rückenfit-Mobil Themed Campaign Theme-specific mobile health campaign focused on back health, delivered on behalf of health insurance partners and the AGR association at corporate and public locations.
• IPN-Trainingsportal Digital Training Platform Digital platform providing personalized access credentials with individual training plans, avatar-based exercise videos (male and female), and test results to extend health interventions beyond the on-site event.
• Contrainer Functional Training Campaign Contrainer mobile training camp conducted on behalf of Techniker Krankenkasse to motivate young people at universities and companies to engage in functional training through a branded converted-container facility.
• Generation M Demographic-Change Intervention Three-month corporate intervention on employability for employees in demographic change, sold as a project engagement to corporate clients in the utilities and broader enterprise segment.
• IPN Stresswaage® Stress Assessment Tool Proprietary stress assessment tool: touchpad-based selection and weighting of typical stressors and resources with optical balance display, individual interpretation/consultation, and simulation of resolutions.
• Ergonomie-Coaching Ergonomic Optimization Service Ergonomic coaching and workplace-posture optimization service for employees, including posture assessment, individualized corrections, targeted exercises for relief and movement balance, and long-term implementation strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Generation M project won Employability Award 2012 for 3-month intervention on employee employability in demographic change
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (AGR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for themed Rückenfit-Mobil health campaigns promoting back health awareness and prevention.
• Techniker KrankenkassecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for Contrainer project - nationwide functional training campaign at universities and companies using converted sea container as training facility.
• Dr. Wolff PreventioncoreTechnology or IntegrationCo-development of Back-Check device (1999) - the most successful back testing device of the past two decades. Ongoing equipment partnership.
• BIG direkt gesundmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Rückenfit-Mobil themed health campaigns in cooperation with Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V.
• SportMed AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCo-development of mobee wireless measurement system (2012) for precise mobility assessment in all body areas.
• Proxomed Medizintechnik GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationCo-development of Core Circuit equipment line (2010) with hydraulic resistance and saddle seats.
• Pixformance GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationCo-development of digital Smart Trainer logic (2014) for motion recognition system control and evaluation.
• Stilum GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationCo-development of outdoor fitness equipment (2013) with innovative resistance systems and bodyweight training.
• AFG Nobert FuhrminorOthersPartner for posture concepts (Haltungskonzepte) in health promotion programs.
• Arbeitsmedizin Dr. Ewers & Dr. StoltidisminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOccupational medicine partner for workplace health management (BGM) programs.
• BGF InstitutmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInstitute for Workplace Health Management providing certified prevention programs.
• Deutsche Trainer AkademieminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for trainer education and certification in health promotion.
• Berufsgenossenschaft Energie Textil Elektro Medizinerzeugnisse (BG ETEM)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStatutory accident insurance fund as client and referral partner for occupational health services.
• Ergo Versicherungsgruppe AGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance group partnership for health promotion services.
• Mrs. Sporty GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness studio franchise partner for female-targeted health programs.
• EgoFit Gesundheitsberatung GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth consulting partner for specialized wellness programs.
• TÜV Rheinland Product Safety GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQuality certification partner - awarded Innovation Awards to multiple IPN-developed devices.
• FIBOmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading fitness trade show - awarded Innovation Awards to IPN-developed devices.
• GIB Gesundheit in Bewegung GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth consulting partner specialized in movement-based programs.
• MAS Institut für ganzheitliches TrainingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner for holistic training concepts.
• MediExpert GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate health services reseller partner.
• Osborne ClarkeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal services partner for corporate and regulatory matters.
• Dr. Prutsch + Schmidt RechtsanwälteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel partner.
• Esch, Bahner, Lisch Rechtsanwälte Partnerschaft mbBminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal partnership for specialized matters.
• EAST END COMMUNICATIONS GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and communications partner.
• Fit for Fun Verlag GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublishing partner for health content marketing.
• GQM plusminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerQuality management consulting partner.
• Institut für Bewegungsanalyse und Qualitätssicherung am Bewegungsapparat (IBQ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch institute partner for movement analysis and musculoskeletal quality assurance.
• Büro für Arbeitssicherheit & Brandschutz Kathrin Lochner e.K.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOccupational safety and fire protection partner.
• Göretz & Fervers GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConsulting partner for specialized projects.
• Dirk Rose FotografieminorOthersPhotography services for marketing materials.
• Kurt Steinhausen FotografieminorOthersPhotography services partner.
• TM DesignminorOthersDesign services partner.
• imagepeople GmbHminorOthersMarketing visuals partner.
• Vitalbilanz Consulting GroupminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth consulting group partner.
• SportMed AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedical equipment partner for sports medicine solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Wellhub (formerly Gympass): Global corporate wellness aggregator connecting employees to gyms, wellness apps, and on-demand classes — overlaps IPN's employer-sponsored wellness segment with a digital-network model that competes for the same corporate HR/wellness budget.
• fitbase GmbH: Digital-first corporate fitness and prevention platform offering online health courses, exercise programs, and BGMs to German employers — overlaps IPN's IPN-Trainingsportal and prevention modules but competes via scalable software rather than on-site service.
• movival GmbH: Boutique German provider of corporate movement, back-health, and ergonomic prevention programs — overlaps with IPN's movement and back-health modules but typically serves smaller clients and lacks mobile-unit fleet scale.

Direct peers

• BG prevent: Prevention and rehabilitation arm of German Berufsgenossenschaften (statutory accident insurers), delivering workplace prevention, health promotion, and aftercare services — direct peer in the insurer-funded prevention segment that IPN also serves.
• B·A·D Gesundheitsvorsorge und Sicherheitstechnik GmbH: Largest German provider of occupational health and safety services, operating mobile and on-site workplace prevention units for corporate clients — the closest direct analogue to IPN's mobile-fleet B2B health-promotion model across Germany.
• AMD TÜV Arbeitsmedizinische Dienste GmbH: TÜV Rheinland subsidiary delivering occupational medicine, workplace health management, and prevention services to German employers — directly overlapping IPN's corporate health-promotion and statutory-insurer-funded prevention offering.
• Medical Airport Service GmbH (MAS): German provider of occupational health, aviation medicine, and workplace prevention with mobile unit capabilities and a corporate customer base — comparable on-site service delivery and enterprise health-promotion focus.
• ias Aktiengesellschaft (Institut für Arbeit und Sozialmedizin): Subsidiary of Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung (DGUV) providing workplace health promotion, occupational medicine, and prevention services to German enterprises — comparable in target customer, service mix (assessments, coaching, screening), and B2B delivery model.

Others

• HanseMerkur Krankenversicherung AG: German private health insurer with prevention and corporate health offerings — adjacent payer-side counterpart to IPN's insurance-fund channel relationships (TK, AOK, Barmer, DAK).
• Aktion Gesunder Rücken e.V. (AGR): German back-health prevention association and IPN's named partner for the Rückenfit-Mobil campaign — adjacent ecosystem participant that certifies back-friendly products and channels demand to prevention providers like IPN.

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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