What Numera does

Numera is a provider of cloud-enabled personal emergency response system (PERS) hardware and monitoring services, founded in 1998 and headquartered in Toronto, Canada (79 Wellington St West, Suite 1620), with operations across the United States and Canada. The company's core product portfolio centers on the Libris Aura mobile PERS (mPERS) device — featuring 4G LTE connectivity, GPS location tracking, multi-sensor fall detection with a barometric sensor, two-way voice, and a covert help mode — complemented by the LIBRIS 2 mobile device, the Home Safety Hub in-home console, accessories, and the EverThere cloud-based portal for caregiver awareness and engagement. Each device links directly to certified monitoring center partners that provide 24/7 emergency response, with real-time event notifications routed to family members and healthcare providers.

Numera generates revenue through two streams: hardware sales of PERS/mPERS devices (Libris Aura, LIBRIS 2, Home Safety Hub, and accessories) and recurring subscription fees for 24/7 monitoring, GPS tracking, fall detection, and EverThere portal access. The company distributes through an authorized dealer network model across the U.S. and Canada, supported by a dedicated dealer portal, 'Where to Buy' locator, and business opportunity pages. End customers include active seniors aging in place, lone workers in retail/delivery/warehouse settings, security-conscious individuals, and healthcare providers and family caregivers — a horizontal segmentation spanning both consumer and B2B employer use cases. Following the September 2024 acquisition by Malar Group, Numera now operates as a subsidiary branded 'Numera | A Malar Company.'

Name

Numera

Legal name

Numera

Website

https://numera.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Numera is a cloud-enabled personal emergency response system provider, selling 4G LTE mPERS devices (Libris Aura, LIBRIS 2, Home Safety Hub) and 24/7 monitoring subscriptions through a U.S. and Canadian dealer network, serving active seniors, lone workers, and caregivers. A subsidiary of Malar Group since September 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Alert Systems

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Security Systems Services (56162), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile PERS & GPS Medical Alert Services (HSAHAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fall Detection & Automatic Alert Monitoring Services (HSAHAHAC), Two-Way Voice Emergency Communication Devices & Services (HSAHAHAF), Wearable Medical Alert Devices (Pendants, Watches, Bands) (HSAHAHAI), At-Home Medical Alert Sensors & Smart Home Safety Integrations (HSAHAHAJ), Caregiver Monitoring, Check-In & Family Notification Platforms (HSAHAHAE)

Keywords

• Medical alert systems
• Personal emergency response
• Fall detection devices
• Mobile PERS devices
• Remote patient monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. PERS Device Sales: Hardware sales of medical alert devices including Libris Aura, Libris 2, Home Safety Hub, and accessories through dealer network.
2. Monitoring Services Subscription: Recurring monthly/annual subscription fees for 24/7 monitoring center services, GPS tracking, fall detection alerts, and EverThere portal access.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Numera designs, manufactures, and sells Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) and Mobile PERS (mPERS) hardware — notably the Libris Aura mPERS device, LIBRIS 2, and the Home Safety Hub — together with the EverThere cloud-based caregiver monitoring platform and recurring 24/7 monitoring service subscriptions. Products feature 4G LTE connectivity, GPS tracking, multi-sensor fall detection, and two-way voice communication, and are distributed primarily through an authorized dealer network across the U.S. and Canada to seniors aging in place, lone workers, and personal security consumers.

Product overview

Numera offers a unified personal emergency response system (PERS) portfolio designed for aging in place, lone worker safety, and personal security. The core offering centers on the Libris Aura mPERS device as the flagship product, complemented by the LIBRIS 2 as a mobile alert alternative, the Home Safety Hub as an in-home console solution, and the EverThere cloud-based portal for caregiver connectivity. The products are sold alongside accessories and supported by downloadable firmware and remote access software tools for device management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Libris Aura Mobile Personal Emergency Response System (mPERS) for active seniors, lone workers, and personal security users, featuring multi-sensor fall detection (including a barometric sensor), 4G LTE connectivity, GPS location tracking, silent/covert help mode, and two-way voice communication with monitoring center operators. Sold through authorized dealers.
• LIBRIS 2 Mobile personal emergency response device providing GPS-enabled location services and one-touch emergency alert capabilities for users on the go, used as a mobile alternative within the Libris portfolio. Sold through Numera's authorized dealer network.
• Home Safety Hub In-home Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) console with 4G LTE compatibility that connects the user to a 24/7 monitoring center for emergency response within the home environment. Sold through authorized dealers.
• EverThere Cloud-based platform providing awareness and engagement for caregivers and healthcare providers, with real-time event notifications, remote monitoring, and portal access to monitor and connect with users of Numera PERS devices.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Malar GroupcoreOthers · 4 September 2024Malar Group acquired Numera to enhance its global health and wellness offerings. Numera operates as 'Numera | A Malar Company' following the acquisition. This represents a parent-subsidiary relationship where Malar Group owns Numera as part of its portfolio of health technology companies.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MobileHelp: US-based mPERS and home PERS provider with GPS-enabled mobile devices and subscription monitoring. Closely comparable to Numera's Libris Aura offering and dealer/DTC hybrid distribution.
• Medical Guardian: Leading US PERS/mPERS provider offering at-home and mobile medical alert devices with 24/7 monitoring. Direct competitor to Numera across the same senior aging-in-place and lone-worker segments with a comparable subscription-based monitoring model.
• Bay Alarm Medical: Specialist PERS provider covering in-home, mobile (GPS), and fall-detection devices with 24/7 monitoring. Direct competitor to Numera's Home Safety Hub and Libris Aura product lines.
• Life Alert: Iconic US PERS brand offering at-home and mobile medical alert systems with monitored response. Direct peer to Numera in core senior emergency-response use cases.
• Lively (formerly GreatCall): Senior-focused mobile PERS and connected health device provider (Jitterbug phone, Lively Wearable). Direct peer targeting the same aging-in-place demographic with similar mobile-first safety propositions.
• Alert1: US PERS company offering at-home and on-the-go medical alert systems with fall detection and 24/7 monitoring. Direct competitor to Numera across similar subscription-priced PERS devices.

Broad incumbents

• Philips Lifeline: Largest and longest-established medical alert service in North America, part of Philips' broader connected care portfolio. Overlaps Numera's core PERS offering but as part of a global health technology incumbent.
• Tunstall Healthcare: UK-headquartered global provider of telecare and telehealth, including monitored PERS and connected care platforms. Comparable to Numera on the 'care anywhere' and remote patient monitoring positioning, though geographically broader.
• ADT Health (now known as Medical Alert by ADT): ADT's PERS offering leverages ADT's installed security monitoring infrastructure and brand. Comparable to Numera in providing monitored personal emergency response, but bundled within a much broader home security portfolio.

Emerging players

• Apple (Apple Watch fall detection / Emergency SOS): Apple Watch provides fall detection and Emergency SOS on the wrist, increasingly overlapping with Numera's mPERS value proposition for active seniors. Not a dedicated PERS company, but a structural threat via consumer wearable substitution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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