Wundmitte Gmbh

What Wundmitte Gmbh does

Wundmitte GmbH is a privately held German education and training provider specializing in modern wound care, headquartered at Gewerbestraße 36 in Synergiepark Stuttgart. Founded in 2011 by Managing Director Sabrina Gaiser-Franzosi, the company operates as a licensed education provider (lizensierter Bildungsträger) of ICW (Initiative Chronische Wunden) and is ISO 9001 certified through the Deutsche Institut für Qualität und Zertifizierung GmbH, with TÜV Rheinland acting as the certification body for issued credentials. The portfolio centers on ICW-aligned certification tracks — Basisseminar Wundexperte ICW (56 hours theory plus clinical observation), Modul 1 (32-unit supplemental module for specialized providers under HKP guidelines), and Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW (120-hour advanced program) — and extends into specialized courses covering compression therapy, palliative wound care, ostomy care (Versorgungsbereich 29A under §126 Abs.1 Satz 3 SGB V), enteric fistula management, physician wound therapy, and VDBD diabetes-counseling seminars.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time course and seminar fees (most courses are VAT-exempt under §4 Nr. 21 a) bb) UStG) plus a recurring stream from over 100 annual recertification seminars that supply the 8 ICW points per year required to maintain credentials, with self-paced e-learning via Flex-Online (Moodle hosted by lern.link) and the smartAware mobile app earning up to 16 ICW points across a 5-year cycle. Delivery is omnichannel: in-person seminars across Stuttgart, Berlin, Bremen, Düsseldorf, Lahr, and Munich; live webinars via Zoom and Microsoft Teams; and self-serve online bookings through the SEMCO platform with invoice or PayPal payment. The customer base consists of individual healthcare professionals — nurses, wound care experts, physicians, medical assistants, podologists, pharmacists, and operating theatre technicians — purchasing courses via a self-serve/PLG model rather than enterprise contracts.

The technology stack is intentionally lightweight and composed of best-of-breed third-party tools rather than proprietary systems: Jimdo Creator for the website portfolio (including wundmitte.de, wundfortbildung.com, wundseminar.de, wissen-gratis.de, wundkosmos.de), Moodle via lern.link for learning management, Rapidmail for newsletters, Google Analytics for traffic, and Lexware/DATEV for accounting. Marketing is conducted through owned web properties, the newsletter, and organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). The company is bootstrapped — no external investors, funding rounds, or parent entities are disclosed — and operates with a team of roughly 13 named staff covering pedagogical leadership, specialist leadership, sales, course coordination, training support, and accounting.

Name

Wundmitte Gmbh

Legal name

Wundmitte GmbH

Website

https://wundmitte.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wundmitte GmbH is a privately held German wound care education provider founded in 2011, delivering ICW- and TÜV-certified training courses (Wundexperte ICW, Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW, and specialized certifications) to nurses, physicians, and healthcare professionals nationwide through in-person seminars, webinars, e-learning, and a mobile app.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Professional Training

NAICS

Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Professional Development (CME/CE) (EDAGANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Learning Experience Design (LXD) & UX for Learning (EDAGAKAF)

Keywords

• Wound care training
• ICW certification courses
• Healthcare professional education
• Nursing recertification seminars
• E-learning wound management

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Seminar Fees: Revenue generated from training courses including Wundexperte ICW, Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW, Modul 1, Pflegeberater courses, Stomahilfen, Enterale Fistelversorgung, Ärztlicher Wundtherapeut, and VDBD seminars. Fees vary by course and location. Most courses are VAT-exempt under German law §4 Nr. 21 a) bb) UStG.
2. Recertification Seminars: Over 100 recertification seminars offered annually for ICW-certified professionals to maintain their credentials with ICW, DGfW, and DEKRA certification points.
3. Online Learning/E-Learning: Flexible online courses and webinars providing ICW recertification points, accessible through their Moodle platform. Up to 16 points can be earned via E-Learning within 5 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wundmitte GmbH is a licensed ICW education provider that delivers certified wound care training and continuing education to healthcare professionals in Germany. Its offerings span foundational certifications (Wundexperte ICW), advanced specializations (Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW, Ärztlicher Wundtherapeut WMAK), and recertification seminars delivered in-person, via live webinars, through self-paced e-learning on Moodle, and via the smartAware mobile app.

Product overview

Wundmitte GmbH operates as an education and training provider for modern wound care, offering a structured portfolio of certification programs and continuing education courses. The core offering centers on ICW (Initiative Chronische Wunden) certifications: Basisseminar Wundexperte ICW® (foundational 56-hour wound care certification), Modul 1 - Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW® (32-hour supplemental module for specialized providers), and Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW® (advanced 120-hour specialization). Recertification is delivered through multiple formats: Präsenz-Seminare (in-person), Flex-Online (self-paced e-learning), Web-Seminare (live webinars), and smartAware App (mobile learning). Specialized courses include Pflegeberater*in Kompression WMAK (compression therapy), Pflegeberater*in Palliative Wundversorgung WMAK (palliative wound care), Stomahilfen (ostomy care), Enterale Fistelversorgung (enteric fistula management), Ärztlicher Wundtherapeut WMAK (physician training), and VDBD-Seminare (diabetes counseling). The company utilizes Moodle (hosted by lern.link) for e-learning delivery and SEMCO for course booking and registration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Basisseminar Wundexperte ICW® Foundational 56-hour ICW certification covering chronic wound management, treatment methods, and preventive measures; includes 16 hours of clinical observation, written exam, and research paper. Aimed at wound care specialists.
• Modul 1 - Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW® 32-unit supplemental module for specialized service providers under HKP guidelines, building on Wundexperte ICW certification to qualify for specialized wound care delivery.
• Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW® Advanced 120-hour training program covering ulcer treatment, decubitus, diabetic foot syndrome, wound organization, and health economics, including a 40-hour clinical placement and comprehensive examination.
• Präsenz-Seminare (In-person recertification) Face-to-face recertification seminars that award ICW recertification points, providing topic refreshers and updates for certified wound care professionals.
• Flex-Online (Flexible online courses) Self-paced online learning modules delivered via Moodle, covering topics such as natural wound support, diabetic foot syndrome, MARSI, and skin tears; awards ICW recertification points upon completion.
• Web-Seminare (Live webinars) Scheduled live online seminars conducted via Zoom/Microsoft Teams with instructor participation; participants require webcam and microphone. Awards ICW recertification points.
• smartAware App Mobile application that enables healthcare professionals to earn ICW/TÜV recertification points on-the-go via smartphone or tablet.
• Pflegeberater*in Kompression WMAK 16-hour training on compression therapy covering muscle pump, venous return, compression classes, bandaging techniques, and vascular diseases; awards WMAK certification.
• Pflegeberater*in Palliative Wundversorgung WMAK Advanced training on palliative wound care for exulcerating, secreting, or bleeding wounds with strong odor; focuses on patient quality of life and dignity rather than wound healing.
• Stomahilfen - Versorgungsbereich 29A 40-hour (42 Unterrichtseinheiten) certification course for Versorgungsbereich 29A covering ostomy care, stoma management, and related healthcare supplies per GKV guidelines; includes theory, practice materials, snacks, drinks, and literature.
• Enterale Fistelversorgung 40-hour training on holistic management of enteric fistulas for nursing professionals, covering anatomy, classification, treatment options, and practical care; awards FgSKW, ICW, and RbP points.
• Ärztlicher Wundtherapeut WMAK Product-neutral training program for physicians on modern wound care, focusing on appropriate use of modern wound dressings and economical treatment approaches.
• VDBD-Seminare Web-based training seminars for diabetes counselors and diabetes assistants, awarding VDBD certification points.
• Präsenz-DGfW-Seminare In-person recertification seminars awarding DGfW certification points in addition to ICW points.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100 recertification seminars annually
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• ICW e.V. (Initiative Chronische Wunden)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICW is the primary licensing and certification partner for wound care training programs. Wundmitte is a licensed education provider offering ICW-certified courses including Wundexperte ICW, Modul 1, and Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW. ICW approves and assigns certification points to Wundmitte's recertification seminars.
• TÜV RheinlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTÜV serves as the certification body for Wundexperte ICW and Fachtherapeut Wunde ICW certificates. Certificates are issued through TÜV-Zertifizierungsstelle upon successful completion of courses and examinations.
• DGfW (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wundtherapie)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for offering DGfW-certified seminars in addition to ICW courses, providing broader recognition options for wound care professionals.
• Image Partners (Fotolia, pixabay, istockphoto, Coloplast GmbH, Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH)minorOthersImage and content providers for marketing materials including wound care product images.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish-founded global wound-care and surgical solutions company with a strong HCP education and clinical training portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent targeting the same wound-care professional learner audience.
• Convatec: UK-listed global wound-care, ostomy, and continence care company with HCP education programs (me+ recovery, academy offerings). Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same professional wound/stoma-care audience.
• B. Braun: German global medical technology and pharmaceutical company with wound-care products and Aesculap Akademie-style training for healthcare professionals. Comparable as a domestic broad incumbent with adjacent medical training infrastructure.
• Paul Hartmann AG: German-based global wound-care and hygiene product manufacturer that also runs HCP educational programs and partnerships. Comparable as a broad incumbent addressing the same wound-care professional audience, though its core business is product rather than training services.
• Smith & Nephew: Global medical device company with a dedicated wound-care division running extensive clinician education, certification, and product-neutral training programs. Comparable broad incumbent in HCP wound-care education.
• 3M Health Care: Global diversified healthcare company with wound-care products (now spun off as Solventum) and HCP educational programs. Comparable broad incumbent targeting wound-care clinicians with educational content.
• Urgo Medical: French-based global wound-care company with strong clinical education and training offerings for healthcare professionals. Comparable broad incumbent in the same HCP wound-care education category.
• Coloplast: Global wound-care and ostomy device company with extensive HCP training, certification programs, and clinical education offerings. Comparable as it serves the same wound/stoma-care professionals and competes for both attention and educational budgets.

Others

• ICW e.V. (Initiative Chronische Wunden): German non-profit that sets the wound-care certification standards and licenses education providers like Wundmitte. Related as the credentialing partner rather than a competitor — its policies directly shape Wundmitte's product roadmap and licensing economics.
• DGfW (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Wundheilung und Wundbehandlung): German professional society for wound healing and treatment that issues its own certification points and co-supplies seminars with providers including Wundmitte. Related as an ecosystem partner that influences training standards and demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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