Snoring is more than a nighttime annoyance — it affects relationships, health, and overall well-being. In the DACH region alone, every seventh person is directly impacted by snoring, and many more suffer indirectly from sleep disturbances and related stress. Traditional solutions like mouthpieces or surgeries often fail to address the root cause: weakened airways and dysfunctional breathing patterns.
A Wearable System That Strengthens Airway Muscles
Deep Breath, a Vital Respiration Company, has developed the first personalized breath training system that tackles snoring at its source. With a wearable sensory belt and app-based coaching, the startup strengthens the respiratory muscles and improves breathing coordination — reducing snoring sustainably, naturally, and without side effects.
Real-Time Feedback Through Smart Sensors
The patented system uses precise sensors integrated into an everyday belt. These measure the depth and quality of diaphragmatic breathing and offer real-time feedback via the Deep Breath app. Training is gamified, progress is trackable, and the system adapts to each user — increasing motivation and adherence over time.
Clinically Supported Results with Wide Benefits
Scientific studies show that targeted breath training can reduce snoring intensity by up to 60%. Deep Breath has already helped dozens of users regain restful sleep, avoid risky surgeries, and improve vitality. Beyond snoring, the solution also supports people with asthma, hay fever, stress, shortness of breath, or performance goals in sports and singing.
A Fast-Growing Health Market in the DACH Region
The market potential is significant: over 10 million people in the DACH region are annoyed by snoring, and more than 3.5 million are considered reachable with modern digital health tools. Deep Breath targets this segment with a direct-to-consumer model that combines hardware sales with high-margin app subscriptions and optional live coaching.
Patented Sensor Technology as a Competitive Edge
What sets Deep Breath apart from other apps and anti-snoring devices is its integrated sensor technology based on Fraunhofer IP, its everyday usability, and its scientific foundation. The startup holds a strong unfair advantage with its shape memory alloy (SMA) sensors, stitched into belts through partnerships with textile tech institutions.
Built by a Team of Scientists, Developers, and Designers
The interdisciplinary team behind Deep Breath combines deep tech, healthcare, and design expertise:
- Dr.-Ing. Thomas Mäder, CTO & sensor expert, with a background in mechanical engineering and embedded systems
- Markus Wodarz, certified breath therapist with over 17 years of practice
- Nico Gerwien, mobile developer with more than 8 years of experience in app development
- Nadja Marx, educator and yoga specialist focused on mindful breathing
- Mireen Fellmer, product and interior designer with a passion for user-centered innovation
- Christoph Hemmelmayr, head of sales with experience in service and customer support
Ready to Scale with Strong Market Momentum
With a ready MVP, pilot users in place, and growing demand, Deep Breath is launching its product and preparing for scale. Investors are invited to join the company as it transforms sleep health through digital breath therapy — making bedrooms across Europe quieter, healthier, and happier.
Deep Breath is not just building a product — it’s leading a new category of smart respiratory wellness.
