KRIEGER

What KRIEGER does

KRIEGER (legal entity: C. Krieger & Co. Nachfolger GmbH & Co. KG) is a fifth-generation, family-owned German healthcare company headquartered in Koblenz, founded in 1802. The group operates across three integrated business divisions: Arzneimittelversorgung (pharmaceutical wholesale and supply to pharmacies, including logistics services for international pharmaceutical manufacturers), Patientenversorgung (direct patient care through 7 Sanitätshaus branches, therapy and wound centers, and a nationwide home delivery service for incontinence aids and care supplies), and Arzneimittelherstellung (in-house pharmaceutical manufacturing based in Koblenz, operated through Sophien-Arzneimittel GmbH acquired January 1, 2024). The platform connects pharmaceutical manufacturers through to end patients across 18 locations in Germany, supported by approximately 800 employees, with disclosed operational scale of 14 million medicine packages distributed annually and roughly 1 million patient treatments per year.

The company makes money through transaction-based revenue streams across wholesale distribution, specialized pharma logistics, direct patient services, and manufacturing (one-time license-style model as coded). Go-to-market is primarily enterprise field sales directed at pharmacies, medical facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, complemented by retail Sanitätshaus storefronts and direct-to-patient home delivery. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The customer base spans B2B (pharmacies, medical facilities, international pharma manufacturers) and B2C (individual patients requiring homecare, incontinence aids, and rehabilitation/orthopedic supplies).

The 2024 acquisition of Sophien-Arzneimittel added pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, and the same year the corporate group underwent restructuring with all entities consolidated under the KRIEGER brand (absorbing Medicenter) and executive management expanded with an additional family member. No funding rounds, public listing, AI/technology disclosures, or geographic expansion beyond Germany are present in the source material. The business is fundamentally operationally and regulatorily driven rather than technology-driven, with competitive moats rooted in licensing, distribution infrastructure, and 222 years of brand heritage.

Name

KRIEGER

Legal name

C. Krieger & Co. Nachfolger GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://krieger-gesundheit.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1802

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KRIEGER is a fifth-generation, family-owned German healthcare group founded in 1802, vertically integrating pharmaceutical wholesale, logistics, manufacturing (via Sophien-Arzneimittel acquired 2024), and direct patient care across 18 locations and approximately 800 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Wholesale: Supply of pharmaceuticals to pharmacies and medical facilities, including distribution of 14 million medicine packages per year
2. Pharma Logistics Services: Specialized pharmaceutical logistics services for international pharmaceutical manufacturers, including storage and distribution
3. Patient Care Services: Direct patient care through Sanitätshäuser (medical supply stores), therapy centers, wound centers, and home delivery of incontinence aids and care supplies. Approximately 1 million patient treatments per year
4. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: In-house pharmaceutical manufacturing based in Koblenz, contributing to independent medicine supply in Germany based on sustainable resource procurement

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

KRIEGER is a fifth-generation family-owned German healthcare company that combines pharmaceutical wholesale (supplying 14 million medicine packages per year to pharmacies), specialized pharmaceutical logistics for international pharmaceutical manufacturers, in-house pharmaceutical manufacturing in Koblenz (including the acquired Sophien-Arzneimittel brand), and direct patient care through seven Sanitätshäuser branches, therapy and wound centers, plus nationwide home delivery of incontinence aids and nursing supplies (approximately 1 million patient treatments per year).

Product overview

KRIEGER is a family-owned healthcare company (fifth generation) operating since 1802, offering an integrated healthcare platform with three core divisions: Arzneimittelversorgung (pharmaceutical wholesale and supply to pharmacies), Patientenversorgung (direct patient care through Sanitätshaus branches and medical supply services), and Arzneimittelherstellung (in-house pharmaceutical manufacturing). The portfolio includes acquired brands like Sophien-Arzneimittel (acquired Jan 2024) and specialized services such as Krieger Pharmalogistik for international pharma manufacturers, Krieger Express for regional logistics, and home delivery of incontinence aids and care supplies. With ~800 employees across 18 locations serving 1 million patient care cases and distributing 14 million medication packages annually, the unified platform connects pharmaceutical industry stakeholders from manufacturers through to end patients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arzneimittelversorgung (Pharmaceutical Wholesale Supply) Pharmaceutical wholesale and logistics services supplying pharmacies and medical facilities across Germany with medications and pharmaceutical products; an established core division distributing 14 million medicine packages annually.
• Patientenversorgung (Direct Patient Care) Direct patient care services delivered through local Sanitätshäuser (medical supply stores), therapy centers, wound centers, and a nationwide medical equipment supply concept supporting patients' health and mobility needs; approximately 1 million patient treatments per year.
• Arzneimittelherstellung (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing) In-house pharmaceutical manufacturing based in Koblenz using sustainable resource procurement, contributing to independent medication supply in Germany; operates under the Sophien-Arznei brand following the 2024 acquisition.
• Krieger Pharmalogistik Specialized pharmaceutical logistics services for international pharmaceutical manufacturers, covering storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products requiring strict regulatory compliance.
• Krieger Express Regional logistics partner service providing rapid pharmaceutical distribution to support KRIEGER's wholesale operations.
• Sophien-Arzneimittel Acquired pharmaceutical manufacturing brand operating from Koblenz, contributing to domestic pharmaceutical production and independent medicine supply in Germany.
• KRIEGER Sanitätshaus (Medical Supply Retail) Medical supply retail with seven branches providing homecare services, rehabilitation equipment, and orthopedic technology to help patients maintain mobility and quality of life at home; one of the leading homecare providers in Germany.
• Inkontinenzhilfen und Pflegehilfsmittel (Incontinence Aids and Care Supplies Home Delivery) Nationwide discreet and reliable delivery of incontinence aids and nursing supplies directly to patients' homes across Germany, supporting home-based care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 million medicine packages distributed per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sophien-Arzneimittel GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Sophien-Arzneimittel GmbH was acquired and became part of C. Krieger & Co. Nachfolger GmbH & Co. KG on January 1, 2024. This acquisition strengthens Krieger's pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities and contributes to independent medicine supply in Germany.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Noweda eG: Noweda is a German pharmacist-owned pharmaceutical wholesale cooperative, one of the largest full-line wholesalers in Germany. Directly comparable to Krieger's wholesale and pharmacy supply operations, with overlapping customer base of independent pharmacies.
• Mediq Deutschland GmbH: Mediq is a European homecare and medical device supplier with a strong German footprint in stoma, wound, continence and diabetes care. Comparable to Krieger's Sanitätshaus and home-delivered medical aids (incontinence, nursing) operations.
• Aposan GmbH: Aposan is a German specialty pharmacy and homecare provider offering patient-specific pharmaceutical solutions and homecare services. Comparable to Krieger's patient care and home delivery of medical aids and pharmaceutical supplies business.
• Sanacorp Pharmahandel GmbH: Sanacorp is one of Germany's largest pharmaceutical wholesalers and a cooperative owned by independent pharmacists, directly comparable to Krieger's pharmacy-supply and wholesale business. Operates a similar mix of pharma wholesale plus homecare/Sanitätshaus services across Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Phoenix Group (Phoenix Pharma SE): Phoenix Group is the largest pharmaceutical distributor in Europe, active across wholesale, retail pharmacy and pre-wholesale. Directly comparable to Krieger's wholesale and pharma logistics operations but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple countries.
• Alliance Healthcare Germany (formerly Gehe Pharma Handel): Alliance Healthcare is a major pharmaceutical wholesaler and pharmacy operator in Germany, directly comparable to Krieger's wholesale business. Now part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, it serves pharmacies and medical facilities at national scale, well above Krieger's mid-size footprint.

Emerging players

• Redcare Pharmacy (formerly DocMorris): Redcare Pharmacy is the leading online pharmacy in Germany and a structural disruptor to traditional pharmaceutical wholesale channels. Comparable to Krieger as it competes for the same end-patient and pharmacy demand, but through a digital-only model that bypasses regional wholesalers.
• Publicare GmbH: Publicare is a German specialty pharmacy and homecare provider focused on complex therapy areas (enteral nutrition, ostomy, wound care). Comparable to Krieger's patient care and home delivery services but with a more specialized therapy mix.

Others

• Stada Arzneimittel AG: Stada is a major German-based generics and specialty pharmaceutical manufacturer with domestic production. Comparable to the Sophien-Arzneimittel manufacturing arm within Krieger, though operating at much larger scale and across multiple categories.
• BAUERFEIND AG: Bauerfeind is a German medical device manufacturer specializing in orthopedic braces, supports, and compression therapy products. Adjacent peer to Krieger's orthopedic/rehabilitation technology offerings within the Sanitätshaus business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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