Meliva AS

What Meliva AS does

Meliva AS is a private Estonian healthcare company and subsidiary of Finnish healthcare conglomerate Mehiläinen, formed in spring 2021 when the Estonian operators Qvalitas and Unimed were consolidated under the Meliva brand. It operates as Estonia's largest private healthcare provider, delivering more than 50 distinct health services across specialist medical care, mental health, dental care, occupational health, preventive health packages, aesthetic medicine, and statutory aeromedical/maritime certification. The company serves both private individuals (B2C) through walk-in clinics, appointment booking, and telemedicine, and business clients (B2B) through dedicated account managers, a self-service portal (ariklient.meliva.ee), and recurring occupational health contracts.

The underlying platform combines 23 physical clinics across 10 Estonian cities, five mobile health buses serving areas without fixed locations, and the Digikliinik digital clinic for remote consultations via web and a mobile app supporting ID-card, Mobile-ID, and Smart-ID authentication. The company also operates three in-house dental laboratories (Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu) equipped with CAD/CAM systems producing fixed and removable prostheses and orthodontic appliances for the Estonian dental market.

Meliva generates revenue through a hybrid model: per-visit fees for outpatient consultations and dental services paid out-of-pocket or through voluntary health insurance (reimbursable via ERGO, PZU, IF, SEESAM, IIZI), recurring enterprise contracts for occupational health, tiered unit pricing for aviation and maritime certifications (€95–€1,060), and structured health benefit products sold jointly with ERGO. With approximately 1,000 employees and €62.3M in 2025 revenue (up 11% year-on-year), Meliva combines physical density with digital distribution to capture both consumer and employer demand across Estonia.

Name

Meliva AS

Legal name

Meliva AS

Website

https://meliva.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Meliva AS is Estonia's largest private healthcare company, operating 23 clinics, 5 mobile health buses, and the Digikliinik telemedicine platform to deliver 50+ medical, dental, mental health, and occupational health services to private individuals and Estonian employers, as a subsidiary of Finland's Mehiläinen.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Occupational & Employer-Sponsored Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retail & Walk-In Primary Care Clinics (HLAFAGAC), Primary Care & General Medicine Virtual Care (Employer-Sponsored) (HLALADAA), Occupational Health & Employer Clinic Services (HLAEAAAI)

Keywords

• Private healthcare services
• Occupational health services
• Dental care services
• Telemedicine consultations
• Medical examination certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Direct patient fees for medical consultations, dental services, mental health services, occupational health checkups, and aesthetic medicine. Services are paid out-of-pocket or through voluntary health insurance.
2. Occupational Health Contracts: B2B contracts with Estonian employers providing comprehensive workplace health services including health assessments, workplace environment analysis, and preventive care programs.
3. Digital Clinic Telemedicine: Remote consultation fees for private customers (€19.90 per consultation) and covered by employer contracts for business clients. Insurance reimbursement available through ERGO, PZU, IF, SEESAM, IIZI.
4. Health Insurance Products: Meliva Tervisekaitse (Meliva Health Cover) offered in cooperation with ERGO providing preferential tax-free health benefits to employees.
5. Aviation and Maritime Medical Certificates: Statutory medical examination fees for aviation professionals (Class 1, 2, LAPL, 3, CC certificates ranging €95-€1060) and maritime personnel (€132).
6. Dental Laboratory Services: Manufacturing of fixed and removable dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances for dental clinics across Estonia.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meliva AS is Estonia's largest private healthcare company, operating 23 physical clinics across the country plus 5 mobile health buses and a digital telemedicine platform (Digikliinik). It delivers 50+ health services spanning specialist medical care, dental care, mental health services, occupational health for employers, preventive health packages, and statutory aviation and maritime medical examinations. Business clients access occupational health services via a dedicated portal, while private customers use clinic walk-ins, online booking, and remote consultations.

Product overview

Meliva AS operates a multi-service healthcare platform offering 50+ health services across Estonia through physical clinics, mobile health buses, and digital channels. The core offering includes Digikliinik (remote consultation platform), specialist medical care, mental health services, dental care, occupational health, and health packages. The platform includes specialized services such as aviation and maritime medical examinations, and a dental laboratory network for fixed/removable prosthetics and orthodontic appliances. Business clients can access Meliva Tervisekaitse health insurance offered in partnership with ERGO. The company provides services in 23 physical locations across Estonia including Tallinn, Tartu, Pärnu, Jõhvi, Põlva, Võru, Keila, Saku, Kärdla, and Kuressaare, plus 5 mobile health buses and the Digikliinik digital platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Meliva Tervisekaitse: Health insurance product offered in cooperation with ERGO, providing tax-free healthcare services to employees.
• Digikliinik

Products and services

• Digikliinik (Digital Clinic) Telemedicine platform enabling remote doctor consultations via web or mobile app (iOS/Android), supporting authentication via ID-card, Mobile-ID, and Smart-ID. Covers symptoms from cold/flu to mental health concerns, prescription renewals, and medical certificates. Private consultations priced at €19.90.
• Specialist Medical Care Specialist physician appointments across multiple medical fields including analyses, studies, procedures, mental health, eyes, and gastroenterology for private patients and business clients.
• Mental Health Services Mental health specialists providing support for mental health maintenance, psychological treatment, and prevention of mental health problems across all ages.
• Dental Care Comprehensive dental services including adult and pediatric dentistry, dental implants, orthodontics, surgery, root canal therapy, gum health, oral hygiene, prosthetics, diagnostics, teeth whitening, scaling, and bruxism treatment.
• Occupational Health Services B2B occupational health services including health checks, medical certificates, and emotional well-being questionnaires for employers and employees, with statutory compliance for Estonian workplaces.
• Health Packages Preventive health check-up packages designed for early detection of health risks and informed decision-making about well-being for individuals and corporate clients.
• Aviation Medical Examinations Primary and regular medical examinations for aviation specialists including pilots and cabin crew, conducted according to legal requirements with pricing for Class 1, 2, 3, LAPL, and CC certifications (€95–€1060).
• Maritime Medical Examinations Initial and regular maritime medical examinations for seafarers following legal procedures, available at the Jalgpalli medical centre in Tallinn at €132 per certificate.
• Meliva Tervisekaitse (Health Insurance) Health insurance product for business clients offered in cooperation with ERGO, providing employees access to a wide range of healthcare services tax-free under preferential tax conditions.
• Dental Laboratory Services Dental laboratories specializing in fixed and removable dental prostheses and orthodontic appliances, located in Tallinn, Tartu, and Pärnu, serving dental clinics across Estonia.
• CAD/CAM Dental Services Computer-aided design and manufacturing services for precise dental prostheses production including digital impressions and CAD/CAM design.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of 11% to 62.3M EUR in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MehiläinenflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Finnish healthcare and social services conglomerate with over 100 years of experience. Owns Meliva since spring 2021. The Meliva brand is part of Mehiläinen's international branding used in Sweden and Germany as well. Formerly known as Qvalitas and Unimed in Estonia.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Medicover: Pan-European healthcare provider operating clinics, diagnostic services, and occupational health across Central and Eastern Europe. Comparable multi-specialty, B2B-anchored model with growing telemedicine layer, relevant as a regional growth benchmark.
• Terveystalo: Finland's largest private healthcare company, operating clinics, occupational health, and digital services. Highly comparable business model to Meliva (occupational health + multi-specialty clinics + digital), making it the most relevant international benchmark.
• Confido Medical Center: Estonian private multi-specialty healthcare provider offering primary care, specialist consultations, occupational health, and digital booking. Closest direct competitor to Meliva in the Estonian private clinic market, with overlapping B2B occupational health and B2C walk-in services.
• Pihlajalinna: Finnish private healthcare group with primary care clinics, occupational health, and remote/digital services. Closely parallels Meliva's mix of B2B occupational contracts, multi-specialty clinics, and telemedicine.
• Aava: Finnish private occupational health and general practice network serving both employers and individuals. Comparable B2B+B2C occupational health model and use of digital channels, similar to Meliva's Estonian footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Mehiläinen: Parent company of Meliva and Finland's second-largest private healthcare provider operating clinics, hospitals, occupational health, and digital services across Finland, Sweden, and Germany. Same business model as Meliva at significantly larger scale.
• North Estonia Medical Centre (PERH): Estonia's largest public hospital. Functions as a competitive constraint rather than a direct market peer — patients requiring inpatient or complex care not offered by Meliva's outpatient model route here — but it influences pricing and scope of private services.

Emerging players

• SYNLAB Eesti: Estonian medical diagnostics and laboratory services provider. Tangentially comparable as a private healthcare services provider inside Meliva's home market, though focused narrowly on lab testing rather than full clinical care.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meliva-eesti

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Meliva AS