Equashield

Developer of closed-system transfer devices for handling hazardous drugs.

Health Tech & Life Sciences
Acquired by Nordic Capital
Acquired תפן, Israel Founded 2009
Last updated 2026-07-20
Total raised
Last: Undisclosed Round 2024-08
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2009
Headcount
125
HQ
תפן, Israel
Sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences

About

Equashield is a medical device company that develops, manufactures, and markets closed-system transfer devices (CSTDs) and automated compounding solutions for the safe handling of hazardous drugs. The company's products are designed to protect healthcare workers from exposure to hazardous drugs and prevent microbial contamination. Equashield's product portfolio includes manual and automated solutions, such as the EQUASHIELD CSTD and EQUASHIELD Pro (also referred to as Mundus HD or Mundus Mini HD), an automated compounding robot. The company's R&D and manufacturing center is located in Tefen, Israel, and it has a global presence with products sold in over 25 countries. Equashield utilizes proprietary machine learning and artificial intelligence in its quality control and manufacturing lines.

Funding history · 1 round · — total

2024-07
Secondary Undisclosed

Headcount over time

From 108 (2023-11) to 134 (2026-03) · +26 (+24%) · 16 points · source: Finder history + radar grounding
1340 2023-11 2026-03

Q&A

What is Equashield's primary business?
Equashield develops closed-system transfer devices for the safe handling of hazardous drugs, aiming to protect healthcare workers and facilities from exposure and contamination.
When was Equashield acquired and by whom?
Equashield was acquired by Nordic Capital in October 2022.
What are Equashield's main patented products?
Equashield's main patented products are Equashield CSTD, an airtight closed-system drug-transfer device, and Equashield Pro, an automatic compounding system.
How many employees does Equashield have?
Equashield has 51–200 employees.
Who are the co-founders of Equashield?
The co-founders of Equashield are Erik Shem Tov, who also serves as CEO, and Marino Kriheli.
In which country is Equashield headquartered?
Equashield is headquartered in Israel.
What industry sectors does Equashield operate in?
Equashield operates in the Health Tech & Life Sciences, Medical Devices, and Medical Treatment & Therapeutics sectors.

Team · 2

Marino Kriheli
Founder · Co-founder
Eric Shem Tov
Founder · Co-founder & CEO

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Health Tech & Life Sciences
Sub-sectors
Health Tech & Life SciencesMedical DevicesMedical Treatment & Therapeutics
Technologies
Machinery & RoboticsProcessing MachineryIndustrial Robots
Target customers
Healthcare & Life SciencesHealthcareProvidersMedical Devices IndustryMedical Equipment
Business model
B2B

Highlights

1 Patents

Tags

automationdrugs-managementmedical-devices
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External links

Websiteequashield.com/
LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/1585289
X / Twittertwitter.com/equashield
Facebookfacebook.com/equashieldmedical.hr
YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPknyhfzHF2f3fApTVR5c0w
Wikipediahe.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D7%90%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%95%D7%94%D7%A9%D
Wikidatawikidata.org/wiki/Q114436144

Identifiers & details

Legal nameEQUASHIELD MEDICAL LTD
Founded2009
Employees (exact)125
OfficesPort Washington
Status reasonAcquired by Nordic Capital on Oct, 2022
Wikidata QIDQ114436144

Acquisitions & public offerings

Acquired by Nordic Capital 2022-10

Radar intelligence

Patents

EPO40

Web history (Wayback)

Domainequashield.com

Wikidata

QIDQ114436144

Certificate / subdomain footprint

Subdomains17

Israeli Companies Registrar (רשם החברות / ICA)

Registrar # (ח.פ.)514262021
Statusפעילה
Corp typeישראלית חברה פרטית
Incorporated2009-04-16
Purposeלעסוק בכל עיסוק חוקי
Liabilityמוגבלת
In violation (unfiled)no
Last annual report2026
Active charges / liens0
Registry events4 — people (2), annual_report (2)
Registered address1 מגדל תפן

Recent registry events

DateEvent
2026-04-21עדכון דירקטורים-הוספת דירקטור
2026-04-21עדכון דירקטורים-הסרת דירקטור
2026-04-20דו~ח שנתי-הוספת בעל תפקיד
2026-04-09דו~ח שנתי-עדכון כתובת