# Betterguards Technology: Sporting goods, Hennigsdorf, Germany

> Betterguards Technology: Betterguards Technology is a sports technology company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014. Based in Hennigsdorf, Germany.

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# Betterguards Technology

Betterguards Technology is a sports technology company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Sporting goods Hennigsdorf, Germany

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 31 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 5.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A May 2019

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- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About Betterguards Technology

Betterguards Technology is a sports technology company based in Berlin, Germany, founded in 2014.

The company focuses on adaptive injury prevention and recovery solutions for athletes, utilizing innovative micro-hydraulic and non-Newtonian fluid systems. Their flagship products include the BetterGuard 1.0 and 2.0 adaptive ankle braces, which provide medical-grade support while allowing full mobility. These braces are designed for both professional and amateur athletes, helping to prevent severe ankle injuries during high-impact sports like basketball, football, and running. The technology behind Betterguards' products acts like a "safety belt for joints," stiffening in critical moments to prevent overextension. The company has received $4.15 million in funding from various investors and has been recognized with awards for its lightweight and comfortable designs. Betterguards serves a global market, reaching sports enthusiasts in over 30 countries, and integrates its adaptive systems into various formats, including shoes and protective gear.

## What company datasets say Betterguards Technology raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **5.5M** in the source's currency

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **5.5M**

Last round date **May 2019**

## Founders and team

From Betterguards Technology's own website: 1 founder, 15 on the team.

**Vinzenz Bichler** Chief Innovation Officer & Founder

- **Tony Verutti** Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director
- **Eric Barrett** Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing
- **Dr. Tobias Consmüller** Chief Scientific Officer
- **Elron Bochardt** Chief Product Officer
- **Conner Day** Head of Digital
- **Lillian Rickermann** Head of R&D
- **Oscar Buschinger** Head of Innovation
- **Piotr Kretzschmar** Head of QM / QS & Process Development
- **Steffen Sengespeik** Head of Production
- **Stella Brose** Head of People, Marketing Europe
- **Amo Paul** Manager Product Development
- **Gavin Stewart** Director of Finance
- **Louis Mikloweit** Teams Associate
- **Paul Nimsch** Design Engineer
- **Samira Uther** Customer Service EU & Operations Manager

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Sporting goods
- **Industry code:** NAICS 33911, 339920, SIC 3699
- **Region:** Brandenburg
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/betterguards)

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