B-Trust Meditech
A veterinary med-tech startup specializing in the development and manufacturing of metal 3D-printed orthopedic implants, notably Korea's first domestically approved artificial knee joints for animals.
- CEO / Founder
- Seo Jeong-woo
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Individual Angel Investors, Government-backed Tech Programs (TIPS candidate)
Technology & Products
Key Products
Rotating Hinge-type Artificial Knee Joint (Metal 3D-printed); Veterinary Artificial Hip Joint System; Artificial Patella Implants; Custom veterinary orthopedic implants
Technological Advantage
Leverages advanced metal additive manufacturing (Titanium and Cobalt-Chrome alloys) and human-level biomechanical verification to create durable, patient-optimized implants that offer significant cost advantages over imported products.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers high-precision, human-grade biocompatible implants that reduce reliance on expensive imports, providing superior anatomical fit and biomechanical stability for companion animals.
How They Differentiate
B-Trust Meditech differentiates itself through 'Human-to-Pet' technology transfer, utilizing human-grade orthopedic biomechanics and metal additive manufacturing (Titanium/Cobalt-Chrome). They achieved a technical moat by being the first in South Korea to obtain product approval for 'rotating hinge-type' artificial knee joints, which offer superior anatomical stability compared to standard fixed-hinge imports.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Veterinary specialty hospitals, orthopedic surgeons in animal clinics, and pet owners requiring advanced joint replacement surgery for dogs and cats.
Industry Verticals
Veterinary Medicine, Medical Device Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing (Metal 3D Printing), Pet Healthcare
Competitors
Bio-Orthofix (바이오오소픽스); Pluon (플루온); BioMedtrix (Global/Import)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Successfully moved from R&D to commercial stage in late 2024 following domestic regulatory approval; Team size 4-10 employees.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2022 focusing on veterinary medical device localization., Developed a diverse portfolio including veterinary artificial hip joints and patellar groove implants., Obtained South Korea's first domestic product approval for metal 3D-printed rotating hinge-type artificial knee joints for animals in late 2024., Established a GMP-certified quality management system specifically for 3D-printed veterinary implants.
Notable Customers
Seoul National University Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (Clinical Verification); Major secondary veterinary referral centers in South Korea