ORTEMA LTD

What ORTEMA LTD does

ORTEMA GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of custom orthopedic sport-protection equipment, headquartered in Markgröningen near Stuttgart and operating with more than 30 years of company experience in this category. The company produces individually fabricated protective devices — including neck braces, knee orthoses, body protectors, facemasks, and other sport orthoses — for elite athletes, sports federations, and end consumers across motocross, hard enduro, mountain biking, ice hockey, and snow sports. Named athletes on its roster include Billy Bolt, Manuel Lettenbichler, Kay de Wolf, Simon Längenfelder, and Moritz Müller.

The company's technical foundation rests on proprietary mechanical concepts and high-performance materials. The K-COM knee orthosis concept has been in market since 1994, complemented by the ONB neck brace and the PrävenThese carbon knee orthosis; orthoses are built using carbon fiber and titanium joint systems. A distinguishing operational capability is the same-day custom manufacturing service ("Tagesversorgung") at the Markgröningen facility, which allows custom-fitted devices to be produced and delivered to athletes within a single day.

ORTEMA operates a tri-channel go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via ortema-shop.com, a physical retail store in Markgröningen, and a dealer network covering Germany, the wider EU, Switzerland, the UK, Australia, Japan, Canada, and Korea. Standard catalog items are priced between approximately EUR 95 and EUR 539, while custom orthoses are priced individually. Enterprise revenue is anchored by long-running federation partnerships, including the German Ice Hockey Federation (DEB, since 2001), the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF, since 2005), and the German Ski Association (DSV). Olaf Sporys serves as Managing Director; the company has no parent entity and no public funding rounds on record.

Name

ORTEMA LTD

Legal name

ORTEMA GmbH

Website

https://ortema-shop.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ORTEMA GmbH is a German manufacturer of custom orthopedic sport-protection equipment, producing individually fabricated neck braces, knee orthoses, and body protectors for elite athletes, sports federations, and consumers across motocross, mountain biking, ice hockey, and snow sports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Protective Equipment

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (33992)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Orthotics & Bracing (AFO/KAFO, Spinal, Soft Goods Supports) (HLAHAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthotics & Bracing (Spinal/Lower/Upper Extremity Orthoses) (HLAHAEAI), Safety Accessories & Wearables Retail (Neck Braces, Hydration, Earplugs) (CRAMANAL)

Keywords

• Sports protective equipment
• Custom orthopedic devices
• Motocross neck braces
• Athletic body protection
• Medical sport braces

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: ORTEMA operates its own e-commerce platform (ortema-shop.com) selling directly to consumers. The online store offers products across multiple categories including protection gear, motocross, MTB, snow sports, and teamsport equipment with prices ranging from approximately 95 EUR to 539 EUR per item.
2. Custom Orthopedic Products: Custom-fitted orthopedic devices and sport protection equipment manufactured to individual specifications, including same-day services for athletes requiring rapid turnaround.
3. Dealer/Retailer Distribution: Products are also distributed through a dealer network throughout Germany and international markets, allowing for B2B revenue through retail partners.
4. Team/Athlete Sponsorship: Partnerships with professional athletes and sports teams who use and endorse ORTEMA products, potentially including equipment supply agreements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ORTEMA GmbH manufactures and sells sports protective equipment and custom orthopedic devices, including neck braces, knee orthoses, body protection, and facemasks for motocross, mountain biking, snow sports, and ice hockey. The company provides custom-made orthopedic solutions with same-day fitting service and operates an integrated e-commerce platform alongside its physical facilities in Markgröningen, Germany.

Product overview

ORTEMA Sport Protection is a product portfolio of sport protection equipment and custom orthopaedic devices, not a software platform. The offering is organized by sport category (Protection, Moto, MTB, Snow, Teamsport/Junior/More) and includes both off-the-shelf and individually fabricated products. Key products include the ONB Neck Brace, ORTHO-MAX Jacket DUO, GP 5 Knee Protector, and X-PERT Knee Orthosis for general sale; alongside custom-fabricated products such as the K-COM Knee Orthosis Concept (since 1994), the PrävenThese carbon knee orthosis, custom facemasks, and same-day individual orthoses (Tagesversorgung). The company also develops and manufactures orthoses and sport bandages combining medical orthopaedic expertise with sport-specific design, and offers a same-day custom fabrication service at its Markgröningen facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• K-COM: Knee orthosis concept for stabilization with indication-dependent version selection, offered since 1994. Individually produced from plaster cast with carbon construction and titanium joints, weighing under 500 grams.
• PrävenThese
• ONB Neck Brace

Products and services

• Neck Brace Pro (Motocross Neck Protection) Anatomically designed neck brace for motocross and off-road riders that limits hyperflexion and hyperextension to reduce neck injury risk during crashes. Targeted at motocross and mountain bike athletes seeking certified neck protection.
• Custom Knee Orthoses Individually tailored knee braces and orthotic devices fitted to the athlete's anatomy, with same-day manufacturing service. Used by athletes recovering from knee injuries or requiring prophylactic stabilization during sport.
• Body Protection / Chest Protectors Upper-body protective gear including chest and torso protectors for high-impact sports such as motocross, mountain biking, and snowboarding. Designed to absorb impact while allowing mobility.
• Sport Facemasks / Visors Protective face and head equipment including ice hockey visors and motocross/MTB helmet accessories, certified for use in competitive sport environments.
• Same-Day Custom Orthopedic Service Walk-in custom orthotic manufacturing and fitting service producing personalized orthopedic devices (knee orthoses, braces, supports) for athletes within a single day. Offered at ORTEMA's Markgröningen facility.

Quantifiable outcome

• Neck protection reduces serious cervical spine injury probability by 89% (US study 2019)

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IIHF (International Ice Hockey Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Partnership since 2005 with the international governing body for ice hockey. ORTEMA equipment is certified for international ice hockey competitions.
• DEB (German Ice Hockey Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Long-standing partnership with DEB since 2001. ORTEMA provides protection systems for German ice hockey players at all levels, from amateur to professional national team.
• Orthopedic, Trauma Surgery, and Sports Medicine SpecialistscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerORTEMA collaborates with leading specialists from orthopedics, trauma surgery, and sports medicine. This interdisciplinary network combines medical knowledge with technical capabilities to develop unique products for athletes and patients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DonJoy (Enovis): Orthopedic brace manufacturer producing knee, shoulder, ankle, and wrist orthoses including sport-specific designs (e.g., DonJoy Defiance). Comparable to ORTEMA on custom and semi-custom functional knee orthoses.
• Dainese: Italian motorsport and action-sports protection brand offering body armor, knee braces, and racing suits for motorcycle, MTB, and skiing. Comparable product overlap with ORTEMA in motorsport protection and premium European manufacturing positioning.
• Alpinestars: Global motorsport and action-sports protection brand offering neck braces, body armor, knee braces, and orthoses for motocross, MTB, and skiing. Comparable to ORTEMA across nearly every product category, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader retail distribution.
• Ossur: Global orthopedic device company producing braces, supports, and prosthetics for rehabilitation and sports medicine. Comparable to ORTEMA on the orthopedic knee/shoulder bracing side, with much broader product range and clinical channels.
• Breg: US orthopedic bracing company offering knee, shoulder, ankle, and spine orthoses marketed to clinicians and athletes. Comparable to ORTEMA on the functional sports orthosis side, with strong US clinical distribution.
• Bauerfeind: German orthopedic braces, supports, and compression products manufacturer serving medical, sports, and rehabilitation markets. Comparable to ORTEMA on the custom orthosis and sports bracing side, with a much broader medical and retail footprint.
• Fox Racing: Major motocross, MTB, and snow protection brand offering body armor, knee braces, neck protection, and protective apparel. Comparable product range to ORTEMA's sport protection portfolio but with significantly larger scale and global retail presence.

Direct peers

• POC Sports: Swedish protection brand with overlapping coverage of MTB, snow sports, and road cycling body protection including back, chest, and neck protection. Comparable to ORTEMA on MTB/snow categories and premium safety positioning, with stronger consumer brand recognition.
• EVS Sports: Motocross-specific protection brand focused on knee braces, neck braces, and body protection for off-road riders. Closely comparable to ORTEMA's motocross protection portfolio, with similar athlete-driven marketing approach.
• Leatt: Leatt is the most direct competitor in motocross/mountain bike neck braces and body protection, also offering custom orthoses and an athlete-driven product line. Like ORTEMA, it competes in neck protection and sport braces with a focus on safety technology, but with much broader global brand awareness.

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

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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