baldertech

What baldertech does

Baldertech AS is a Norwegian designer and manufacturer of customizable electric powered wheelchairs, headquartered and operating from a single production facility in Hønefoss, Norway. The company produces the Balder series — Finesse (front-wheel drive), Liberty (rear-wheel drive), and Junior (pediatric) — each built individually to user specifications. Core technology includes gyro-stabilized drive platforms, electronic seat height adjustment across a 35 cm to 80 cm range, progressive joystick-controlled seat functions (tilt, recline, leg support, standing), LiNX control system integration (Dynamic Controls), and crash-tested vehicle docking compatibility. Baldertech also offers the Green Packages refurbishment program (Norway only), which renews chairs after approximately 10 years of use with a new 3-year warranty, and provides third-party mechanical manufacturing services (waterjet cutting, welding, powder coating, 3D printing) through the same Hønefoss facility.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model: in Norway, approximately 50% of production is sold to NAV (Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) via user-specific exemption requests from framework agreements, while the remaining ~50% is exported — directly through wholly-owned sales subsidiaries in the United Kingdom (Baldertech Ltd) and Germany (Balder Rollstuhl Vertrieb GmbH), and through third-party distributors across France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Denmark, and Iceland. Annual production is approximately 150 chairs at the Hønefoss facility, and the company has sold more than 9,000 chairs cumulatively over 25-30+ years. The company employs 11-50 people, is privately held by Norwegian investors and employees with no institutional venture capital or private equity involvement identified, and reports no publicly disclosed revenue figures.

Pricing is not publicly disclosed; wheelchairs are highly customized products procured through government health services (NAV) or via distributor relationships. Distribution is supported by an active trade fair calendar (REHACARE Düsseldorf, Norwegian Hjelpemiddelmessen events) and social media presence. Recent product iterations (2023 seat memory and silent actuators, 2024 electronic seat slider, 2025 Comfort seat expansion and electric belt tensioners) and assistive-technology integrations (Ability Drive eye-tracking, Neater Arm Support) indicate ongoing product investment despite the absence of growth-stage funding activity.

Name

baldertech

Legal name

Baldertech AS

Website

https://baldertech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Baldertech AS, headquartered in Hønefoss, Norway, designs and manufactures individually customized electric powered wheelchairs (Balder Finesse, Liberty, and Junior) for individuals with mobility impairments, selling through NAV in Norway and a European distributor and subsidiary network spanning 11 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electric Wheelchairs

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobility Aids (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers, Canes) (HLAHAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI), Mobility Device Sales, Rental & Service (Wheelchairs, Scooters, Walkers) (HSABAKAC)

Keywords

• Electric wheelchairs
• Powered mobility
• Assistive technology
• Medical devices
• Rehabilitation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hønefoss

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electric wheelchair sales: Primary revenue from designing, manufacturing, and selling advanced powered wheelchairs (Balder Finesse, Balder Liberty, Balder Junior models) with extensive customization options. Each chair is individually built to order based on user needs. Revenue is split between direct sales through NAV in Norway (approximately 50% of production) and export sales to European markets through distributors and own sales offices.
2. Mechanical production services: Secondary revenue stream from providing mechanical manufacturing services to external customers, including waterjet cutting, welding, powder coating, 3D printing, prototyping, and precision machining. The company leverages its modern machine park and expertise developed through wheelchair production.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Baldertech AS designs and manufactures customizable electric powered wheelchairs from its base in Hønefoss, Norway. Its portfolio spans adult and pediatric models (Balder Finesse, Balder Liberty, Balder Junior) and is complemented by refurbishment (Green Packages) and dedicated mechanical services. Customers include the Norwegian welfare authority NAV and medical equipment distributors serving end users with mobility impairments.

Product overview

Baldertech AS manufactures the Balder series of advanced powered wheelchairs, which includes three core wheelchair models: Balder Finesse (front-wheel drive), Balder Liberty (rear-wheel drive), and Balder Junior (pediatric). All chairs feature electric seat functions with heights from 35cm to 80cm, tilt-in-space, standing capability (on select models), and are crash-tested and certified for vehicle transport. The wheelchairs are designed, engineered, and built in Hønefoss, Norway with a high degree of individual customization. The company also offers Green Packages (refurbishment with warranty in Norway) and mechanical manufacturing services through Baldertech Mechanical.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Balder: The Balder series of electric powered wheelchairs, including Finesse, Liberty, and Junior models.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seat height range of 35 cm to 80 cm — the lowest and highest positions available in the powered wheelchair market
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Baldertech LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaldertech's own sales office in England, operating as a subsidiary/distributor for the UK market through balder.co.uk. Provides local sales, support, and customer service for UK users.
• Balder Rollstuhl Vertrieb GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBaldertech's own sales operation in Germany, distributing and supporting Balder wheelchairs through baldertech.de. Provides local market presence in the German market.
• A.C.A FrancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Balder wheelchairs in France, providing local sales and support through aca-france.com.
• Commandeur Revalidatie TechniekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Balder wheelchairs in the Netherlands through elektrischerolstoelen.nl.
• Eqwal AbilitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Balder wheelchairs in Belgium through eqwal-ability.be.
• KIRCHHOFF Mobility AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Balder wheelchairs in Switzerland through kirchhoff-mobility.com.
• Invacare Austria GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Balder wheelchairs in Austria, contactable at [email protected].
• OrmegacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Balder wheelchairs in Slovenia, contactable at [email protected].
• MamiX APScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Balder wheelchairs in Denmark through mamix.dk.
• ÖRYGGIScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributor of Balder wheelchairs in Iceland through oryggi.is. Notably the first to integrate Ability Drive eye-tracking control on a Balder wheelchair.
• Dynamic Controls (LiNX)coreTechnology or IntegrationDynamic Controls provides the LiNX REM2XX and REM400 control systems used in Balder wheelchairs. The LiNX system includes joystick with touchscreen and Bluetooth, memory function for seat positions, and integrates with accessories including attendant controls. Balder publishes user manuals for the LiNX system.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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