Next Fertility Ulm

What Next Fertility Ulm does

Next Fertility Ulm operates as a licensed Medical Care Center (MVZ) providing comprehensive fertility diagnosis and treatment services in Ulm, Germany. The clinic's legal entity is MVZ Next Fertility Ulm GmbH, a subsidiary of the international Next Clinics Gruppe. Its service portfolio spans the full assisted reproduction spectrum — Insemination (IUI), In-vitro Fertilization (IVF) including natural cycle IVF, ICSI, TESE, donor sperm treatment, egg maturation, and fertility preservation (Social Freezing and Medical Freezing) — supported by an advanced laboratory featuring Embryoscope time-lapse imaging and cryopreservation facilities. The clinic accepts both statutory (gesetzlich) and privately insured patients under its Kassenzulassung approval, and serves multiple patient segments including heterosexual couples, single women, female couples, women over 40, and fertility preservation patients. Patient care is delivered in German, English, Spanish, and Arabic, with supplementary psychological support via cooperation partner Carolin Bachmann.

The clinic operates a direct-to-consumer business model, monetizing medical procedures billed through statutory/private insurance or self-pay. Approximately 2,000 treatments are performed annually, with a stated >70% success rate and >90% patient satisfaction. Customer acquisition combines a Doctolib-integrated website, free information evenings, social media presence (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram), physician referrals, and educational video content. The clinic generates additional professional education revenue through workshops in gynecological endocrinology and reproductive medicine.

The clinic was formed through the 2024 merger of MVZ Praxisklinik Frauenstraße and MVZ Kinderwunschzentrum Ulm, bringing together a team of approximately six physicians led by Prof. Karl Sterzik (founder, first Ulm test-tube baby, 1984) and two Medical Directors. Active scientific publishing (e.g., peer-reviewed study in Antioxidants, March 2025) and multiple award recognitions (STERN Ärzteliste 2025, FOCUS GESUNDHEIT Top-Mediziner 2025) underpin its clinical reputation. Beyond the Ulm headquarters, the clinic leverages Next Clinics partner locations in Bregenz, Salzburg, Pilsen, and Tallinn for cross-border treatments not permitted in Germany.

Name

Next Fertility Ulm

Legal name

MVZ Next Fertility Ulm GmbH

Website

https://next-fertilityulm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Next Fertility Ulm is a German Medical Care Center (MVZ) delivering comprehensive fertility diagnostics and treatments — IVF, ICSI, IUI, TESE, donor sperm, and fertility preservation — to individuals and couples in Ulm and surrounding regions, operating as part of the international Next Clinics network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fertility Treatment Services

NAICS

Family Planning Centers (621410)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN) Clinics (HLAFAJAA)

Keywords

• Fertility treatment services
• Assisted reproduction
• IVF treatment
• Fertility preservation
• Reproductive medicine

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fertility Treatment Services: Medical services revenue from fertility treatments including IVF, ICSI, insemination, TESE, and related procedures. Billed to statutory health insurance (with patient co-payments for treatments exceeding coverage) and private insurance providers. Additional revenue from treatments not covered by insurance such as Social Freezing.
2. Information Events and Seminars: Free information evenings generate patient leads. Professional seminars for gynecologists and reproduction specialists (e.g., 'Gynäkologische Endokrinologie in der Reproduktionsmedizin') provide additional professional education revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Next Fertility Ulm is a fertility treatment center (Kinderwunschzentrum) in Ulm, Germany offering a comprehensive portfolio of assisted reproduction treatments including Insemination (IUI), IVF, natural-cycle IVF, ICSI, TESE, donor sperm treatments, egg maturation, Social Freezing, and Medical Freezing. The center is operated as a Medical Care Center (MVZ) under MVZ Next Fertility Ulm GmbH and treats both statutory and privately insured patients. It is part of the international Next Clinics network, enabling access to treatments not permitted in Germany (e.g., egg donation) via partner locations in Austria, Czech Republic, and Estonia.

Product overview

Next Fertility Ulm is a fertility center (Kinderwunschzentrum) offering a comprehensive portfolio of assisted reproduction treatments. The core services include Insemination (IUI), IVF (including natural cycle IVF), ICSI, TESE, donor sperm treatments, egg maturation, Social Freezing (elective fertility preservation), and Medical Freezing (cancer-related fertility preservation). The center provides these treatments through its modern laboratory facilities and offers supplementary services including psychological support, educational blog content, and complimentary information evenings. The facility is operated as a MVZ (Medical Care Center) and treats both statutory and privately insured patients in the Ulm region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Insemination (IUI) Intrauterine insemination procedure where sperm is placed directly into the uterus to facilitate fertilization, used for couples with mild fertility challenges or single women using donor sperm.
• In-vitro-Fertilisation (IVF) Fertilization procedure where eggs are combined with sperm outside the body in a laboratory setting, then transferred to the uterus, for couples facing fertility challenges.
• IVF im natürlichen Zyklus (Natural Cycle IVF) IVF treatment performed without or with minimal hormone stimulation, utilizing the natural menstrual cycle for patients seeking lower-medication protocols.
• Intrazytoplasmatische Spermieninjektion (ICSI) Microinjection technique where a single sperm is directly injected into an egg to achieve fertilization, used primarily for male factor infertility.
• Testikuläre Spermienextraktion (TESE) Surgical procedure to extract sperm directly from testicular tissue for use in IVF/ICSI treatments when no sperm is present in ejaculate.
• Spendersamenbehandlung (Donor Sperm Treatment) Fertility treatment using donor sperm for couples with male factor infertility, single women, or female same-sex couples.
• Social Freezing Elective cryopreservation of unfertilized eggs for women who wish to preserve their fertility for future family planning.
• Medical Freezing Fertility preservation through egg or sperm freezing for patients facing medical treatments (such as cancer therapy) that may affect fertility.
• Psychologische Begleitung (Psychological Support) Psychological support and psychotherapy services for couples undergoing fertility treatment, provided through cooperation partner Carolin Bachmann.
• Erstgespräch (Initial Consultation) Initial consultation to discuss potential causes, examinations, and treatment options tailored to the individual patient's situation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70% of couples achieve their goal of having their own child
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesverband Reproduktionsmedizinischer Zentren Deutschlands e.V. (BRZ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of reproductive medicine centers in Germany, promoting quality standards and professional exchange among member centers.
• FertiPROTEKT Netzwerk e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork for fertility preservation (Fruchtbarkeitserhalt) at serious illness, particularly for cancer patients. Next Fertility Ulm participates through Dr. Kerstin Knab's expertise in fertility preservation.
• Deutsches IVF-Register e.V. (D·I·R)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman IVF registry collecting and publishing fertility treatment data for quality assurance and research purposes in reproductive medicine.
• Carolin Bachmann (Psychological Support)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation partner providing psychotherapeutic accompaniment for couples with fertility challenges. Independent practitioner offering emotional support during fertility treatment.
• Maria Ascher - Medical Marketing ContactminorOthersDr. Maria Ascher serves as the medical contact for marketing activities at Next Fertility Ulm.
• Merck Healthcare Germany GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on educational events including 'Frauen powern die Medizin' conference and provision of educational video content for patient information. Merck is a pharmaceutical and healthcare company.
• Next Clinics Group (International Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNext Fertility Ulm is part of the international Next Clinics group, a Europe-wide network of leading fertility centers. Provides access to treatments not permitted in Germany (egg donation) through partner locations in Austria, Czech Republic, and Estonia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights16 records

Direct peers

• TFP (The Fertility Partnership): TFP is a pan-European fertility clinic network operating in Germany, the UK, Netherlands, Denmark, and Austria, with a full IVF/ICSI/donor treatment offering. Comparable to Next Fertility Ulm in service scope and in pursuing multi-country reach via a clinic network model.
• VivaNeo Fertility Clinics: VivaNeo is one of the largest fertility clinic chains in Germany, offering IVF, ICSI, IUI, Social Freezing, and donor treatments across multiple cities. Directly comparable to Next Fertility Ulm as a multi-site German MVZ competing for the same patient segments and statutory-insurance reimbursement.
• next-clinics.com (Prof. Zech Group): Next Clinics Group is the parent network of which Next Fertility Ulm is a subsidiary, with clinics in Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, and Estonia. Listed here as the umbrella network that sets clinical standards and routes patients across borders; directly comparable in service mix and brand architecture.

Others

• Vitrolife: Vitrolife is a Swedish-listed supplier of media, consumables, and time-lapse incubators (including Embryoscope) used by IVF labs worldwide. Comparable as an adjacent enabler to Next Fertility Ulm's lab stack; not a direct competitor but a key technology vendor.
• Merck Healthcare (KGaA): Merck Healthcare is a major pharmaceutical supplier of fertility drugs (Gonal-f, Cetrotide) and a co-marketing partner of Next Fertility Ulm on patient education events. Comparable as the dominant pharma incumbent in the fertility drug category that underpins Ulm's clinical operations.
• Kinderaerzte-im-Netz / BVF (Berufsverband der Frauenärzte): BVF is the German professional association of gynecologists and a key referral source for fertility clinics. Listed as an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a competitor — relevant to Next Fertility Ulm's physician referral funnel.

Emerging players

• Genea Biomedx: Genea is an Australian-headquartered fertility clinic and lab technology provider (Geri time-lapse incubators) with global expansion. Comparable as both a clinic operator and lab-tech vendor; relevant to Next Fertility Ulm as a peer that combines clinical operations with proprietary lab innovation.

Broad incumbents

• IVI / IVI-RMA Global: IVI-RMA is a global leader in reproductive medicine with extensive presence in Spain, Italy, and Latin America. Overlaps with Next Fertility Ulm as a large, research-driven fertility provider with leading success rates; relevant as the dominant incumbent in the European cross-border fertility market.
• Heidelberg University Hospital — Department of Gynecological Endocrinology and Fertility Disorders: A leading German university fertility center in Baden-Württemberg, competing for the same regional patient pool, statutory-insurance patients, and physician referrals as Next Fertility Ulm. Comparable as a high-credibility academic incumbent offering the full IVF/ICSI service menu.

Regional players

• Ovumia Fertility (formerly Nordic Vita): Ovumia operates fertility clinics in Finland and Estonia with strong donor and IVF programs in the Baltic region. Comparable to Next Fertility Ulm's Tallinn partner (Next Fertility Nordic) for cross-border egg donation, ROPA, and treatments for women over 40 — directly competing for the same international patient flow.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kiwunextfertilityulm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/next-fertility-ulm
• Instagraminstagram.com/kiwu_nextfertility_ulm_

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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