kaymogyn

What kaymogyn does

Kaymogyn GmbH is a privately-held German medical product company headquartered in Berlin that develops and distributes the Deumavan brand of medical skin protection and care products for sensitive intimate and anal skin. Founded in 2002 by Prof. Dr. Eiko E. Petersen, a gynecologist and microbiologist who developed the formulations from his clinical work at Universitäts-Frauenklinik Freiburg, the company operates a focused four-product portfolio: Schutzsalbe (protective ointment), Vaginalovula (intravaginal ovules for dryness), Waschlotion (soap-free lipid-replenishing cleanser), and Pflegecreme (moisturizing care cream). The core technology consists of lipid-rich paraffin-based formulations combined with active ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, aloe vera, and almond oil, dermatologically tested and developed specifically for the sensitive skin barrier in the intimate area.

The company serves both end consumers and healthcare professionals. End-user segments include women experiencing vaginal dryness (particularly during and after menopause), patients with conditions such as Lichen sclerosus, vulvodynia, atopic dermatitis, or post-cancer therapy discomfort, and men requiring intimate skin protection for conditions like balanitis or post-surgical care. Healthcare professionals (gynecologists, urologists, dermatologists, midwives, pharmacists) function as a referral and recommendation channel, supported by a dedicated HCP portal offering free CME-certified training delivered through the MedCram platform, downloadable product information, and free sample ordering via DocCheck login.

Kaymogyn's business model is B2B2C, monetizing exclusively through pharmacy distribution in Germany, with both stationary local pharmacies and major online mail-order pharmacies (DocMorris, Medpex, Shop-Apotheke, Apodiscounter, Medikamente-per-Klick) as primary sales channels. The company sells directly to HCPs for product familiarization only. No explicit pricing is publicly disclosed; consumers access product pricing only at the pharmacy partner level. Current leadership comprises Managing Directors Mirko Wagner and Alain Cappelle. The company has no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no funding rounds in its history, indicating it has been built and sustained through founder equity and operating cash flow.

Name

kaymogyn

Legal name

Kaymogyn GmbH

Website

https://deumavan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kaymogyn GmbH is a Berlin-based German company that develops and distributes the Deumavan brand of medical skin protection and care products for sensitive intimate and anal skin, sold exclusively through German pharmacies and recommended by gynecologists, urologists, dermatologists, midwives, and pharmacists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Intimate Care Products

NAICS

Toilet Preparation Manufacturing (325620), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561)

SIC

Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Dermocosmetics & Medical-Grade Skincare (CRABAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vaginal Moisturizers & Lubricants (CRABAIAI), Sensitive Skin & Barrier Repair (CRABAAAG)

Keywords

• Medical skin protection
• Intimate care products
• Dermatological ointments
• Vaginal moisturizers
• Soap-free cleansers

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmacy Distribution Sales: Products sold through local pharmacies and online mail-order pharmacies (e.g., DocMorris, Medpex, Shop-Apotheke, Apodiscounter). Consumers purchase in-person or online via pharmacy partners, with Kaymogyn supplying the pharmacy channel.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kaymogyn develops, manufactures, and distributes medical-grade skin protection and care products under the Deumavan brand, specifically formulated for the sensitive skin of the intimate and anal area. The portfolio comprises four core SKUs: a paraffin-based protective ointment (the Nr. 1 recommendation), moisturizing vaginal ovules for vaginal dryness, a lipid-replenishing soap-free washing lotion, and a moisturizing intimate care cream. All products are dermatologically tested and built on formulations originally developed by founder Prof. Dr. Eiko E. Petersen.

Product overview

Kaymogyn GmbH offers a unified portfolio of medical skin protection and care products under the Deumavan brand, specifically formulated for the sensitive skin in the intimate area. The portfolio consists of four core products: Deumavan Schutzsalbe (Protective Ointment) as the leading recommendation for external intimate and anal skin protection, Deumavan Vaginalovula (Vaginal Ovules) for moistening protection against vaginal dryness, Deumavan Waschlotion (Washing Lotion) as a lipid-replenishing soap-free cleanser, and Deumavan Pflegecreme (Intimate Care Cream) for moisturizing care of sensitive or dry intimate skin. All products are dermatologically tested and developed based on the founder Prof. Dr. Eiko E. Petersen's medical research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Deumavan: Medical skin protection and care products for sensitive skin in the intimate area, including protective ointment, vaginal ovules, cleansing lotion, and care cream.

Products and services

• Deumavan Schutzsalbe (Protective Ointment) Medical skin protection ointment (Medizinische Hautschutz-Salbe) for the external intimate and anal area. The lead product, formulated with a paraffin-based lipid base to protect and regenerate damaged skin barrier, microtears, and dry intimate skin. Dermatologically tested and developed specifically for the sensitive intimate skin barrier; sold through pharmacies.
• Deumavan Vaginalovula (Vaginal Ovules) Moisturizing protection ovules for vaginal dryness (Befeuchtender Schutz bei Scheidentrockenheit). Intravaginal ovules designed to address atrophic mucosal changes during and after menopause; sold through pharmacies.
• Deumavan Waschlotion (Washing Lotion) Lipid-replenishing and soap-free cleansing lotion (Rückfettende und seifenfreie Waschlotion) for the external intimate and anal area. Supports skin barrier protection without disrupting natural skin flora; sold through pharmacies.
• Deumavan Pflegecreme (Intimate Care Cream) Moisturizing intimate care cream (Feuchtigkeitsspendende Pflege) for sensitive and/or dryness-prone intimate skin. Provides long-lasting hydration and soothing of irritated intimate skin; sold through pharmacies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Deumavan products are recommended by gynecologists, urologists, dermatologists, midwives, and pharmacists across Germany
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MedCramcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedCram serves as the online CME course platform hosting Kaymogyn's medical education content. Deumavan's free CME-certified courses covering topics like FGM/C, psychodermatology, phimosis, vulvodynia, and Lichen sclerosus are delivered through the MedCram platform. Medical professionals earn CME points upon completion, automatically transferred to their Landesärztekammer via EFN number. The partnership enables the company to reach healthcare professionals and build product awareness within clinical contexts.
• Atrikom FulfillmentminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAtrikom Fulfillment (Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, Germany) handles the preparation and shipping of sample packages ordered by healthcare professionals through the Deumavan professional portal. Atrikom processes and ships free sample orders on behalf of Kaymogyn.
• DHL (Deutsche Post DHL Group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDHL handles shipping and logistics for product returns and complaints (retoure/reklamation). Processes customer address and contact data for return label creation. Acts as an independent data controller for transport services.
• WS Datenschutz GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWS Datenschutz GmbH (Berlin, Germany) provides external data protection officer services. Melanie Reuter (or Alexander Hönsch in Italian version) serves as the designated Data Protection Officer for Kaymogyn. Contact: [email protected]. Webersohn & Scholtz is the affiliated privacy law firm.
• Meta Platforms (Facebook & Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerKaymogyn maintains official social media presence on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Deumavan-Intimpflege/61577819884056/) and Instagram (@deumavan_intimpflege). Meta operates these platforms, and Kaymogyn uses them for brand presence and customer communication. Joint controllership applies under ECJ ruling of 05.06.2018.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Vagisan: Vagisan (Dr. August Wolff) is Germany's leading intimate care brand for vaginal dryness and intimate skin care — sold through pharmacies with HCP endorsement. It is the most direct competitor to Deumavan, with overlapping product positioning (creams, ovules, moisturizers) and a similar pharmacy-channel GTM motion.
• Multi-Gyn: Multi-Gyn (formerly QP-Products / daréBIOScience European brand) sells intimate care products including vaginal dryness gels and intimate washes through European pharmacies. Directly comparable to Deumavan in feminine intimate care category and pharmacy-led distribution.
• Gynofit: Gynofit (Dr. A. & L. Schmidgall) offers vaginal moisturizers, intimate care gels, and pH-balanced washes sold through Swiss and German pharmacies. Operates in the same intimate care niche as Deumavan with HCP-recommended positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Dr. Wolff Group: Dr. August Wolff GmbH & Co. KG is a German pharmaceutical/cosmetics group whose Vagisan brand competes directly with Deumavan, and whose Linola brand competes in sensitive-skin barrier care. Comparable as a broader dermatology/intimate-care incumbent in the same pharmacy channel.
• Eucerin (Beiersdorf): Eucerin is a leading dermo-cosmetic brand for sensitive and compromised skin. Its barrier-repair product range overlaps with Deumavan's skin protection positioning and is sold in the same pharmacy channel — comparable as a much larger incumbent.
• La Roche-Posay (L'Oréal): La Roche-Posay is a global dermocosmetics leader with sensitive-skin and barrier-repair ranges. Comparable to Deumavan in dermatologically-tested, sensitive-skin positioning and pharmacy distribution, though at vastly greater scale.
• Linola (Dr. Wolff): Linola is Dr. Wolff's skincare brand for dry, sensitive, and compromised skin, sold through German pharmacies. Directly comparable to Deumavan's Schutzsalbe/Pflegecreme barrier protection use cases, though broader in indication scope.
• CeraVe (L'Oréal): CeraVe is a global skincare brand built on ceramide-based barrier repair, available in pharmacies and drugstores. Comparable to Deumavan's sensitive skin and barrier repair positioning with a much broader portfolio and marketing scale.
• Dermapharm Holding SE: Dermapharm is a German pharmaceutical holding with a broad portfolio of branded dermatology and women's health products sold via pharmacies. Comparable to Kaymogyn as a German dermo/gynecology-focused pharma player with pharmacy-channel GTM.

Regional players

• Vagisil (Combe Incorporated): Vagisil is a leading US intimate care brand for itching, dryness, and irritation. Operates in the same intimate-care category as Deumavan but with primary focus on the US market rather than Europe — comparable as a regional player outside Deumavan's DACH core.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/deumavan_intimpflege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaymogyn

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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