Rowheels, Inc.

Rowheels has patented and released commercially a wheel that is the only product of it's kind using a backward rowing motion to propel a wheelchair forward.

  • Stage Full Product Ready
  • Industry Medical Devices and Equipment
  • Location Fitchburg, WI, US
  • Currency USD
  • Founded September 2012
  • Employees 7
  • Incorporation Type C-corp
  • Website rowheels.com

Company Summary

Rowheels started Q3 2012 after winning the Wisconsin Governors Business Plan competition. Initial funding lead to the design and release of first wheelchair wheel (Model HX) in Q3 2015. US patents secured and Euro patents authorized Q2 2017 for final processing. Second product LX released Q4 2016 and new REV 3 to be launched Q3 2017 for lower end chairs. Investment of $3M to date and now seeking capital to fuel US and Intl expansion.

Team

  • Fred Mindermann
    CEO

    Extensive International experience as CEO and at C-Level positions in medical device, healthcare services companies such as GE, Siemens, Cleveland Clinic, Lifewatch, Linde Gas and now at Rowheels. Attended NASDAQ IPO Bootcamp and lead the SEC filing for Lifewatch. Inc. Experience with start up and large companies.

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