SANATORIUM Helios

What SANATORIUM Helios does

SANATORIUM Helios is a private reproductive medicine and genetics clinic headquartered in Brno, Czech Republic, founded in 1994 by MUDr. Pavel Texl and operated as a family-owned private limited company (spol. s r.o.). The clinic delivers an integrated portfolio of assisted reproduction services — including IVF, ICSI, egg and sperm donation, embryo cryopreservation, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) — alongside gynecology, prenatal diagnostics, clinical genetics consultations, surgical treatment, and an oncological prevention center, all delivered from a single facility at Štefánikova 81/12 in Brno.

The clinic's underlying technology stack combines an on-site ISO 15189-accredited medical genetics laboratory (audited by the Czech Accreditation Institute) with advanced IVF laboratory equipment including GERI time-lapse incubators for extended embryo culture to blastocyst stage, GE Voluson 3D/4D ultrasound (historically the first private 3D unit in the Czech Republic), and minimally invasive surgical capability. The operation is supported by third-party medical information systems (IntelliPAT from Software servis and SmartMEDIX from MEDAX Systems) and a network of contracted external laboratories for ancillary testing.

The business model is direct healthcare provision: patients access services via phone, online booking, or walk-in consultation, with IVF treatments covered for eligible Czech patients by all six domestic health insurance providers (VZP, VOZP, ČPZP, ZPMV, RBP, OZP). Self-pay international patients are served through a multilingual website network (Czech, Slovak, English, German, Italian, Vietnamese), with IVF with PGD priced at approximately 100,000 CZK per cycle as a reference point. Ancillary revenue streams include gynecology, genetics consultations, donor programs, surgical treatment, prenatal diagnostics, and on-site Restaurant Leonardo. The clinic has supported over 10,000 live births across its 30+ year operating history.

Name

SANATORIUM Helios

Legal name

SANATORIUM Helios, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://sanatoriumhelios.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SANATORIUM Helios is a family-owned reproductive medicine and genetics clinic in Brno, Czech Republic, founded in 1994, offering IVF, gynecology, prenatal diagnostics, and ISO 15189-accredited genetic testing to Czech insured patients and international self-pay patients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Reproductive Medicine and Fertility Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAJAD

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Women’s & Children’s Health Providers

SECONDARYHLAKAJAC

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Obstetrics & Gynecology (OB/GYN)

SECONDARYHLAKADAI

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (Endocrine)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Specialist Medical Practice/Endocrinology & Diabetes

SECONDARYHLAFAKAL

Prenatal & Maternal-Fetal Diagnostic Imaging Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Diagnostic & Imaging Centers

Keywords

• Assisted reproduction services
• Fertility treatment
• Gynecological care
• Genetic testing services
• Prenatal diagnostics

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IVF and Fertility Treatment Services: Revenue from assisted reproduction procedures including IVF, ICSI, egg/sperm donation, cryopreservation, and related treatments. Covered by Czech health insurance for eligible patients.
2. Gynecology Services: Gynecological examinations, prenatal diagnostics, preventive care, and related medical services.
3. Genetics Services: Genetic consultations, preimplantation genetic testing, and predictive genetic testing services.
4. Restaurant Leonardo: On-site restaurant operating in the clinic building, open weekdays 7-15 hours, serving breakfast and lunch menus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SANATORIUM Helios operates a private reproductive medicine and genetics center in Brno, Czech Republic, providing in-vitro fertilization (IVF), ICSI, egg and sperm donation, cryopreservation, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), gynecological and prenatal care, ultrasound diagnostics, and related surgical treatments. The clinic operates as a family-run medical facility founded in 1994, serving both Czech insurance-covered patients and international self-pay clients.

Product overview

SANATORIUM Helios operates as an integrated reproductive medicine and genetics center offering a unified portfolio of interconnected medical services. The core offerings include artificial insemination/IVF treatment, gynecology and pregnancy care, genetics consultations, and donor programs. Supporting these are specialized modules including a certified medical genetics laboratory (ISO 15189), ultrasound diagnostics with 3D/4D capabilities, surgical treatment services, oncological prevention, prenatal diagnostics, and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT). The center also provides an online consultation forum. All services are provided under one roof at their Brno facility, with the clinic operational since 1994 and having helped deliver over 10,000 children.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Umělé oplodnění (IVF) [In-vitro fertilization] In-vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment for infertility, including hormonal stimulation, egg/sperm retrieval, embryo transfer, and cryopreservation of embryos. Available to infertile couples meeting clinical criteria, generally covered by Czech health insurance for eligible patients.
• Gynekologie a těhotenství [Gynecology and Pregnancy Care] Comprehensive gynecological care including preventive examinations, diagnostics, treatment of gynecological conditions, pregnancy care, and surgical treatments. Delivered to women across life stages for routine and specialized needs.
• Genetika [Clinical Genetics] Clinical genetics consultations and genetic testing services, including predictive genetic testing and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) for couples planning parenthood. Performed in the on-site ISO 15189-accredited laboratory.
• Darování vajíček a spermií [Egg and Sperm Donation Programs] Egg and sperm donation programs for couples who cannot achieve conception using their own cells. Includes donor recruitment, screening, and matching, with procedures partially covered by Czech health insurance.
• Laboratoř lékařské genetiky [Medical Genetics Laboratory] ISO 15189-accredited medical genetics laboratory performing cytogenetic testing of peripheral blood and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) of embryos for couples with fertility disorders. Subject to regular independent audits by ČIA.
• Ultrazvuková diagnostika [Ultrasound Diagnostics] Ultrasound diagnostics including 3D/4D imaging for gynecology and pregnancy monitoring, fetal heart examination, and prenatal diagnostics. Uses GE Voluson 730 and Voluson E10 equipment.
• Operační léčba [Surgical Treatment] Surgical treatments including minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic operations, hysteroscopy) and day surgery with optional overnight hospitalization. Serves patients within the fertility and gynecology pathways.
• Centrum onkologické prevence [Oncological Prevention Center] Oncological prevention center for diagnosis and long-term monitoring of precancerous cervical lesions. Provides preventive screening and follow-up care for women.
• Prenatální diagnostika [Prenatal Diagnostics] Prenatal diagnostics including first trimester screening (NT scan, PAPP-A, free beta hCG), second trimester screening, and fetal echocardiography. Used for pregnant women seeking detailed fetal health assessment.
• Preimplantační genetické testování (PGT) [Preimplantation Genetic Testing] Preimplantation genetic testing (PGT) of embryos for chromosomal abnormalities and genetic disorders, performed during IVF cycles at the on-site ISO 15189-accredited laboratory.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ children born through their care
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• All Czech Health Insurance CompaniescoreOthersSanatorium Helios is a contracted partner of all health insurance companies in the Czech Republic including VZP (Všeobecná zdravotní pojišťovna České republiky), VOZP (Vojenská zdravotní pojišťovna České republiky), ČPZP (Česká průmyslová zdravotní pojišťovna), ZPMV (Zdravotní pojišťovna ministerstva vnitra České republiky), RBP (Revírní brantská pojišťovna), and OZP (Oborová zdravotní pojišťovna).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• REPROMEDA: Brno-based IVF and reproductive genetics clinic with its own genetics laboratory. Directly comparable to Sanatorium Helios on geography, service mix (IVF + PGT + genetics), and target patient base, and is named as a contracted external laboratory partner of Helios.
• Gennet: Prague-based fertility center offering IVF, genetics, and donor programs with strong international patient focus. Closest Czech competitor to Helios on integrated IVF + genetics service model and self-pay international inbound volume.
• Pronatal: Czech reproductive medicine group with multiple sites providing IVF, gynecology, and andrology. Comparable to Helios on full-cycle fertility services and domestic insurance contracting.
• Gynem Fertility Clinic: Prague-based fertility clinic focused on IVF and reproductive medicine with English-speaking international patient services. Comparable competitor for cross-border self-pay cycles flowing into the Czech Republic.
• Unica: Czech IVF clinic group with clinics in Brno and Prague offering IVF, ICSI, donor programs, and genetic testing. Directly competes with Helios in both Brno and Prague markets across insured and self-pay segments.

Regional players

• Medicover Fertility: Central European fertility provider with strong presence in Poland and expansion into neighboring markets. Comparable on integrated fertility services and on targeting Central European patients, though not yet a direct Czech provider.

Broad incumbents

• TFP Fertility: Pan-European fertility clinic group operating across the UK, Germany, Poland, Austria, and other markets. Comparable on service portfolio and on inbound medical-tourism positioning, but at significantly greater scale and capital intensity.
• IVI-RMA Global: World's largest reproductive medicine group with clinics across Europe, Latin America, and beyond. Comparable on IVF service model and PGT capabilities; well-capitalized competitor entering Central Europe for international self-pay demand.
• Institut Marquès: Spanish fertility clinic with a strong international patient program and large IVF volume. Comparable on cross-border fertility tourism model and on integrated reproductive medicine + genetics service line.

Others

• Centrum prenatální diagnostiky: Brno-based prenatal diagnostic center used by Sanatorium Helios as a contracted external laboratory. Comparable on prenatal diagnostics and ultrasound services, and directly overlapping with Helios's prenatal care offering for referrals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sanatorium-helios

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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