avantis medical

What avantis medical does

AVANTIS medical GmbH is a privately held German distributor of medical products headquartered in Viersen, North Rhine-Westphalia, with a legal/operations address in Mönchengladbach. The company was founded in 2016 and operates as a GmbH under sole managing director Joe Raj Kumar. Its portfolio spans five categories: protective equipment (FFP2 masks, surgical masks, face shields, isolation gowns, surgical caps, shoe covers), consumables (Dispoglove wash gloves, SafeSorb incontinence pads), wound care (Hyalofill and Hyalogran bioactive dressings, gauze bandages), medical instruments (sterile Bastos Viegas curettes, forceps, tissue forceps, scalpels, biopsy punches), and in-vitro diagnostics (BfArM/PEI-listed COVID-19 antigen rapid tests under the Deepblue, MerlinBiomedical, and Safecare brands).

The company serves doctor's offices, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical institutions primarily in Germany, with stated international delivery capability. Products are CE-certified and several diagnostic products carry BfArM and PEI regulatory recognition as well as EU RAT common list inclusion. AVANTIS runs a WooCommerce-based e-commerce storefront complemented by phone and email sales channels, with marketing support through Facebook, LinkedIn, and SEO. No proprietary technology, patents, funding rounds, or external investors are disclosed.

The business model is straightforward B2B distribution: one-time hardware sales of medical consumables and instruments with VAT-inclusive individual quote-based pricing and a 7-day payment term per AGB. The AGB reserves title to goods until full payment and limits liability to replacement/refurbishment. There are no disclosed subscription, recurring, or service-based revenue streams; the company is a transactional medical products trader rather than a technology or platform business.

Name

avantis medical

Legal name

AVANTIS medical GmbH

Website

https://avantismed.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

AVANTIS medical GmbH is a German B2B distributor of CE-certified medical consumables, protective equipment, wound care products, surgical instruments, and in-vitro diagnostics, serving doctor's offices, pharmacies, hospitals, and nursing homes in Germany with international delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Viersen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Products Distribution: One-time product sales of medical consumables, instruments, and equipment to healthcare facilities. Products include protective clothing, wound care supplies, medical instruments, and in-vitro diagnostics. The company acts as a distributor/trader in the healthcare sector.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AVANTIS medical GmbH is a German medical products distributor specializing in CE-certified medical consumables, protective clothing, wound care products, sterile surgical instruments, and in-vitro diagnostics. The company supplies doctor's offices, pharmacies, hospitals, nursing homes, and other medical institutions primarily in Germany with international delivery capabilities, offering branded product families such as SafeSorb, Dispoglove, SafeCare, and WORK.

Product overview

Avantis Medical is a German medical products distributor specializing in a portfolio of CE-certified medical consumables, protective equipment, wound care products, medical instruments, and in-vitro diagnostics. The product portfolio comprises five main categories: (1) Protective Clothing including FFP2 masks (WORK® FFP2), surgical face masks, face shields, isolation gowns, surgical caps and shoe covers; (2) Consumables including disposable wash gloves (Dispoglove, Disposin Glove Wash series) and incontinence pads (SafeSorb Ultra); (3) Wound Care including HYAFF®-based bioactive dressings (Hyalofill®, Hyalogran®) and gauze bandages; (4) Medical Instruments including sterile surgical tools from Bastos Viegas (curettes, forceps, tissue forceps), scalpels, and biopsy punches; and (5) In-Vitro Diagnostics including COVID-19 antigen rapid tests (Deepblue, MerlinBiomedical, Safecare) certified by BfArM, PEI, and listed on the EU RAT common list. The company serves healthcare providers including doctor offices, pharmacies, hospitals, and nursing homes across Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SafeSorb: Innovative dry pad product for effective moisture management and skin protection in nursing and intensive care settings, featuring superabsorbent polymer core.
• Dispoglove
• SafeCare
• WORK

Products and services

• WORK FFP2 Maske (einzeln verpackt) Filtering half mask providing FFP2 protection (≥94% filtration efficiency) per EN149:2001+A1:2009, CE and PSA certified by SGS Finland (notified body 0598), with 5-layer protection against particles and aerosols, individually packaged, for healthcare and occupational use.
• Mund-Nasen-Schutz Maske (SafeCare) 3-layer medical face mask certified to EN14683 TYPE II with 98% bacterial filtration efficiency (BFE), available with plastic or metal nose bridge, for healthcare and food industry use.
• Schutzvisier (Face Shield)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• B. Braun SE: Global German medical technology and pharmaceutical company serving hospitals, doctor's offices, and pharmacies. Overlaps in medical instruments, consumables, and IVD categories, with much broader portfolio and deeper hospital relationships.
• Cardinal Health, Inc. Major US-based healthcare distributor with global operations. Comparable B2B distribution to hospitals, pharmacies, and medical facilities, though primarily focused on pharmaceuticals and medical products at scale many times larger than AVANTIS.
• PAUL HARTMANN AG: Large German medical and hygiene products company with broad portfolio in wound care, incontinence, and disinfection. Overlaps with AVANTIS in wound care and incontinence consumable categories but operates at significantly larger scale with global reach.
• Henry Schein, Inc. Global distributor of medical, dental, and veterinary supplies serving doctor's offices, hospitals, and clinics. Comparable B2B distribution model across multiple healthcare verticals, though operating at vastly greater scale with broader product catalog.
• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: German medical and safety technology company with products spanning protective equipment, medical devices, and consumables. Comparable in protective equipment category (FFP2 masks) and German market presence, though much larger and more diversified.
• Medline Industries, LP: Large privately-held US medical supply manufacturer and distributor with broad portfolio in gloves, gowns, wound care, and surgical instruments. Comparable in product breadth, B2B healthcare distribution model, and privately-held structure.

Direct peers

• Mölnlycke Health Care AB: Swedish-based medical solutions company specializing in wound care and surgical products. Strong product overlap with AVANTIS's wound care line (Hyalogran/Hyalofill bioactive dressings compete with Mölnlycke's Mepilex and similar products).
• Lohmann & Rauscher International GmbH & Co. KG: German-Austrian medical device company specializing in wound care, hygiene, and surgical consumables. Direct overlap with AVANTIS's wound care (Hyalogran/Hyalofill), PPE, and consumable categories, serving similar healthcare customers in DACH region.
• SARSTEDT AG & Co. KG: German-based manufacturer and distributor of medical devices, consumables, and laboratory products. Comparable in serving hospitals, doctor's offices, and laboratories with medical supplies and instruments, with overlapping product categories in instruments and consumables.
• meditrade GmbH: German medical products distributor specializing in disposable medical products, wound care, and protective equipment for healthcare facilities. Closely comparable in product portfolio focus, target customer segments (hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes), and B2B distribution model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avantis-medical-gmbh

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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