Avive Solutions

Avive Solutions is a private, commercial-stage medical device company founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, CA. The company's core innovation is the Avive Connect AED, the first AED designed to be integrated into the 911 emergency response system, enabling real-time alerts, data transfer, and community mobilization. Avive's business model combines the sale of its connected AED hardware with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, REALConnect™, and consultative community deployment programs like the 4 Minute Community™. The company targets a significant market opportunity by addressing the critical gap in the 'Chain of Survival' for sudden cardiac arrest, where current AED usage by bystanders remains below 2%.

The REALConnect™ platform integrates hardware (the Avive Connect AED with rechargeable battery, Wi-Fi, cellular, GPS) and software to connect AEDs directly to 911 systems, alert bystanders, mobilize community responders, and transfer incident data to first responders and hospitals.

Avive competes in the established AED market dominated by large players like Philips, ZOLL (a Stryker company), and Physio-Control (now part of Stryker). Its primary differentiation is its first-of-its-kind 911 integration and holistic connected ecosystem. However, these incumbents have deep R&D budgets, extensive sales channels, and strong brand loyalty, and they could develop similar connectivity features, posing a significant long-term competitive threat.