Mirantus Health

Mirantus Health, a digital health company founded in 2022, is focused on improving access to specialist medical care, particularly for individuals in long-term care facilities and rural areas. The Berlin-based startup was co-founded by Dominik Pederzani, who serves as CEO, and Dr. med. Claus Gruber, the Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Their collaboration began after Dr. Gruber's time as a student and researcher, combining his medical background with Pederzani's business and startup experience to address healthcare accessibility through telemedicine.

The company operates on a digital-hybrid model, combining point-of-care diagnostics with telemedicine. Mobile teams equipped with modern screening devices conduct comprehensive eye examinations at locations like nursing homes, companies, or local opticians. These screenings include a variety of tests such as visual acuity, refraction, intraocular pressure measurement, and retinal imaging. The collected data is then uploaded to Mirantus Health's telemedicine platform. While Mirantus itself does not provide medical diagnoses, it facilitates the connection between patients and specialist physicians. Patients can choose to have their results evaluated by an affiliated ophthalmologist via a video consultation arranged through the platform, or they can take their results to a doctor of their choice. This service aims to provide early detection of eye conditions, which often develop without initial symptoms.

Mirantus Health's business model targets a significant market of over 100 million people in Europe who have inadequate access to specialist care. By bringing these services directly to patients, the company aims to reduce the burden on caregivers and the healthcare system, potentially saving costs associated with downstream health complications. The company generates revenue by charging a fee for the mobile eye examinations, which is not typically covered by statutory health insurance. The subsequent video consultations with doctors, however, may be billable to public health insurance. The company is venture capital-backed, with investors including Redstone VC, Noaber Ventures, and others. Keywords: digital health, telemedicine, point-of-care diagnostics, ophthalmology, eye care, specialist care, long-term care, rural healthcare, mobile health services, medical screening, healthcare accessibility, preventative care, remote diagnostics, tele-ophthalmology, healthcare technology, assisted telemedicine, Berlin startup, Dominik Pederzani, Claus Gruber, Redstone VC