Ottobock
German medical technology company operating in prosthetics, orthotics, and exoskeletons, using 3D printing for customized patient care solutions.
- CEO / Founder
- Oliver Jakobi
- Team Size
- 5001-10000
- Stage
- Public
- Total Funding
- $810M
- Latest Round
- IPO
- Key Investors
- Näder Family (majority owner via Näder Holding); EQT Private Equity (former minority stakeholder, exited March 2024)
Technology & Products
Key Products
iconiq (3D-printed individualized silicone prosthetic liner); MyFit TT (3D-printed transtibial prosthetic socket); iFab (digital fabrication platform for orthoses and prostheses); C-Leg 4 (microprocessor knee); Genium X4 (microprocessor knee); C-Brace (orthosis); SUITX exoskeletons; Skeo Unique (custom liner); Bebionic (myoelectric hands)
Technological Advantage
iFab digital fabrication ecosystem (scan-to-print workflow); 3D-printed prosthetic sockets (MyFit TT) and liners (iconiq); microprocessor-controlled prosthetic knees (C-Leg, Genium X4); over 2,600 patents; global patient care network in O&P (~400 clinics); 100+ years of clinical expertise
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Helping people maintain or regain freedom of movement through advanced orthopedic technology, combining over 100 years of clinical expertise with digital fabrication (3D scanning, 3D printing, AI) for personalized, high-quality prosthetics and orthotics.
How They Differentiate
Ottobock differentiates through its vertically integrated digital ecosystem (iFab) combining 3D scanning, AI-driven design simulation, and 3D printing for custom prosthetics/orthotics; its global patient care network of ~400 clinics; over 2,600 patents; and its position as a leading prosthetics company with a 100+ year heritage.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Orthopedic clinics and prosthetists/orthotists (O&P professionals); amputees and individuals with mobility impairments; hospitals and rehabilitation centers; industrial companies (for exoskeletons)
Industry Verticals
Medical/Healthcare (prosthetics, orthotics, neuro-orthotics); Industrial/Manufacturing (exoskeletons for ergonomic support); Sports (Paralympic partnership)
Competitors
Fillauer LLC; Blatchford Limited; Össur; Bauerfeind
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
1919: Founded by Otto Bock in Berlin; 1955: First export of Jüpa knees to the US; 1958: US subsidiary established; 1965: First myoelectric arm prosthesis; 1969: Pyramid adapter patented; 1990: Hans Georg Näder takes over; 1997: C-Leg microprocessor knee launched; 2017: EQT acquires 20% stake (€3.15B valuation); 2024: Näder family buys back EQT stake (€1.1B); 2025: IPO on Frankfurt Stock Exchange (€4.2B market cap, Oct 9); 2025: iconiq 3D-printed liner and MyFit TT 3D-printed socket launched
Notable Customers
Paralympic athletes worldwide; ~400 Ottobock Care patient centers globally; O&P professionals and clinics in 45 countries