What AVD (Advanced Vapor Devices) does

AVD (Advanced Vapor Devices), doing business as ACTIVE® Vapor Devices, is a Seattle-based manufacturer of cannabis vaporizer hardware founded in 2017 and operating with 11-50 employees. The company designs and produces 510-threaded cartridges, all-in-one disposable devices, and standalone batteries, organized around four product pillars: the Singular Vape Platform (a universal battery system compatible with multiple pod and 510-thread formats), a broad All-In-One line (Medley, Axil variants, Seedling, Leaf, Stem, Glass, Node, Ceramic Pro AIO), the EZ Click cartridge family (Poly, Glass, and Ceramic Pro variants including XL capacities), and standalone batteries (Sprout, Root XL, Clone, Stik, Seed, Alpha, Root). Core technology is the proprietary No-Burn Technology® platform: ceramic cores with embedded heating elements and ACTIVE Pulse temperature stabilization deliver a claimed 0.05 ohm variance to prevent overheating and preserve terpenes and cannabinoids, with dynamic airflow design addressing clogging. AVD also offers HempZyme™, a proprietary enzyme technology for cannabis processing.

AVD operates a direct, sales-led go-to-market targeting cannabis brands, primarily Multi-State Operators (MSOs) and single-state operators, with secondary reach into 3rd-party processors/packagers and dispensaries/distributors. The company serves 400+ cannabis brands including Curaleaf/Select (exclusive Select Briq custom product), TruLieve, Verano, Friendly Farms, Blue River, ArcataX, Trade Roots, and Copperstate Farms, with multi-year contracts and US, EU, and UK sales channels. Revenue is generated through hardware sales plus two tiers of customization services: Classic Customizations (branding on standard form factors) and Exclusive Customizations (full custom product development, with the Select Briq as flagship case study). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The EZ Click™ system is engineered for compatibility with leading automated filling equipment, and AVD maintains a technology integration partnership with Vape-Jet, whose filling systems ship pre-configured with ACTIVE cartridge profiles. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding history, or revenue figures, and is led by Founder & CEO Alex Kwon, COO Michael Brosgart, and VP of Sales Brendan Nicholas.

Name

AVD (Advanced Vapor Devices)

Legal name

AVD (Advanced Vapor Devices)

Website

https://avd710.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AVD (Advanced Vapor Devices), operating as ACTIVE® Vapor Devices, is a Seattle-based manufacturer of cannabis vaporizer hardware — cartridges, all-in-one devices, and batteries — sold direct to 400+ cannabis brands, primarily MSOs and single-state operators, with proprietary No-Burn Technology and EZ Click automation compatibility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Vapor Hardware

akta.pro primary industry

Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS/Vapes) Devices Manufacturing & Brands (CRADAJAF)

Keywords

• Cannabis vapor hardware
• Vape cartridge manufacturing
• 510-thread cartridges
• All-in-one devices
• Cannabis extraction equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vape Hardware Sales: Sale of cannabis vape cartridges, all-in-one devices, and batteries to cannabis brands and operators
2. Customization Services: Custom branding and design services for creating exclusive product form factors and visual differentiation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AVD manufactures cannabis vaporizer hardware including 510-thread cartridges, all-in-one disposable devices, standalone variable-voltage batteries, and a universal Singular® vape platform. All products are built around proprietary No-Burn Technology® with ceramic-core heating and ACTIVE Pulse temperature stabilization to preserve terpenes and cannabinoids. The company also offers Classic and Exclusive customization services for cannabis brands seeking branded or fully custom device form factors.

Product overview

ACTIVE Vapor Devices (AVD) is a cannabis vape hardware manufacturer offering a multi-product portfolio organized around four core hardware categories: (1) the Singular Vape Platform — a universal system combining the Axil S1 and Offset S1 batteries with interchangeable pods (Air Pod, Pro Pod, Classic Pod) and a 510 Adapter for cross-compatibility; (2) All-In-One Devices — including Medley, Axil Mini Pro, Axil Mini Air, Axil, Axil Edge, Axil Curve, Seedling, Leaf, Stem, Glass, Node, and Ceramic Pro AIO — self-contained vape devices combining battery and cartridge; (3) EZ Click Cartridges — a full line of 510-threaded cartridges including Poly Classic, XL Poly Classic, Glass Classic, Poly Plus, Glass Plus, XL Glass Plus, Ceramic Pro, and XL Ceramic Pro, all optimized for automated filling; and (4) Standalone Batteries — Sprout, Root XL, Clone, Stik, Seed, Alpha, and Root. The portfolio is unified by proprietary No-Burn Technology® featuring ceramic cores with embedded heating elements, ACTIVE Pulse temperature stabilization, and dynamic airflow. ACTIVE also offers two tiers of customization: Classic Customizations for branding existing form factors, and Exclusive Customizations for fully custom device development. The company serves 400+ cannabis brands including TruLieve, Select, Verano, and Friendly Farms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Singular®: Universal vape platform featuring pod systems and cartridges including Axil S1 Battery, Offset S1 Battery, Air Pod: Postless, Pro Pod: Ceramic, Classic Pod: Stainless, and 510 Adapter.
• EZ Click™
• ACTIVE Pulse

Products and services

• Singular Vape Platform A universal vape platform that accommodates multiple pod and cartridge styles, enabling brands to use a single battery across different cartridge formats. Includes the Axil S1 Battery, Offset S1 Battery, Air Pod (Postless), Pro Pod (Ceramic), Classic Pod (Stainless), and 510 Adapter. Targeted at cannabis brands seeking format flexibility on one battery platform.
• Medley All-In-One A disposable all-in-one vape device in the ACTIVE All-In-Ones line, combining battery and cartridge in a single unit for cannabis brands.
• Axil Mini Pro All-In-One A compact all-in-one device featuring variable voltage control, USB-C charging, and customizable color and branding options. Targeted at cannabis brands seeking premium compact hardware.
• Axil Mini Air All-In-One A slim, lightweight all-in-one device with draw-activated operation and customizable mouthpiece and body options for cannabis brands.
• Axil All-In-One A refillable all-in-one vape device available in multiple form factors including Axil Edge (slim profile) and Axil Curve (ergonomic curved design), featuring ACTIVE Pulse temperature control. Targeted at cannabis brands offering reusable hardware.
• Seedling All-In-One A compact all-in-one device with soft-touch finish options and customizable injection-molded components for cannabis brands.
• Leaf All-In-One An all-in-one device with a distinctive leaf-inspired form factor, customizable with color injection molding and soft-touch finishes for cannabis brands.
• Stem All-In-One A slender, pen-style all-in-one vape device in the ACTIVE All-In-Ones line.
• Glass All-In-One An all-in-one device featuring a glass tank for visibility of extract levels, targeted at cannabis brands offering premium hardware.
• Node All-In-One A uniquely shaped all-in-one device within the ACTIVE product portfolio for cannabis brands seeking distinctive form factors.
• Ceramic Pro AIO An all-in-one device featuring a ceramic heating core for enhanced flavor preservation and even heating, targeted at premium cannabis extract brands.
• EZ Click Poly Classic Cartridge A 510-threaded polycarbonate cartridge with classic design, part of the EZ Click series optimized for automated filling and capping systems. Targeted at cannabis brands using automated filling lines.
• EZ Click XL Poly Classic Cartridge An extended-length 510-threaded polycarbonate cartridge offering larger volume capacity while maintaining automation compatibility for cannabis brands.
• EZ Click Glass Classic Cartridge A glass tank cartridge in the EZ Click series, providing a premium look with transparency for monitoring extract levels. Targeted at cannabis brands offering premium extract hardware.
• EZ Click Poly Plus Cartridge An enhanced version of the poly classic with improved features, designed for automated production workflows at cannabis brands.
• EZ Click Glass Plus Cartridge A glass tank cartridge with enhanced features, compatible with EZ Click automation systems for cannabis brands.
• EZ Click XL Glass Plus Cartridge An extended-capacity glass cartridge with plus-series enhancements, designed for larger extract volumes and automated filling for cannabis brands.
• EZ Click Ceramic Pro Cartridge A premium ceramic-core cartridge featuring ACTIVE's No-Burn Technology with embedded heating element for terpene and cannabinoid preservation. Targeted at premium cannabis extract brands.
• EZ Click XL Ceramic Pro Cartridge An extended-length ceramic-core cartridge combining No-Burn Technology with larger capacity for premium extract delivery at cannabis brands.
• Sprout Battery A compact variable voltage battery with button-operated controls, compatible with 510-threaded cartridges. Targeted at cannabis brands selling standalone 510 batteries.
• Root XL Battery An extended-capacity variable voltage battery with enhanced battery life for heavy users. Targeted at cannabis brands offering higher-capacity hardware.
• Clone Battery A compact 510-thread battery designed for discreet use and portability for cannabis consumers via brand customers.
• Stik Battery A slim, pen-style variable voltage battery for 510 cartridges, targeted at cannabis brands offering pen-style hardware.
• Seed Battery A compact variable voltage battery in the ACTIVE standalone battery lineup for cannabis brands.
• Alpha Battery A variable voltage battery featuring advanced temperature control technology for cannabis brands offering premium 510 hardware.
• Root Battery A variable voltage battery offering reliable power delivery for 510-threaded cartridges, sold to cannabis brands.
• No-Burn Technology® A proprietary heating technology stack sold/licensed as part of ACTIVE vapor hardware, using ceramic cores with embedded heating elements, ACTIVE Pulse temperature stabilization, and dynamic airflow to preserve terpenes and cannabinoids. Targeted at cannabis brands seeking flavor-preserving hardware.
• EZ Click™ Automation System ACTIVE's exclusive automated filling and capping system for cartridges, designed to work with leading automation lines and reduce production costs. Sold as part of the EZ Click cartridge family to cannabis brands and processors.
• HempZyme™ A proprietary enzyme technology referenced as part of ACTIVE's technology portfolio for the cannabis industry. Targeted at cannabis processors.
• Classic Customizations A customization service offering custom color injection molding, 1-2 color logo printing, vacuum plating, and rubberized soft-touch finishes applied to ACTIVE's standard product form factors. Sold to cannabis brands seeking differentiated branding.
• Exclusive Customizations A full custom product development service in which cannabis brands collaborate with ACTIVE's U.S. design and engineering teams to create proprietary, unique device form factors. Case study: Select Briq custom 2mL all-in-one developed for Curaleaf and launched in under 5 months.

Quantifiable outcome

• Temperature variance of 0.05 ohms - industry-leading precision
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vape-JetcoreTechnology or IntegrationVape-Jet pre-ships all systems with ACTIVE profiles for final validation. ACTIVE hardware is used for validation testing because of reliability and consistent quality control. Bidirectional integration where Vape-Jet filling machines use ACTIVE cartridge specifications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Storz & Bickel: Storz & Bickel is a German vaporizer manufacturer (now owned by Canopy Growth) known for the Volcano and Mighty devices. It is a broader incumbent in cannabis vaporization hardware with a longer heritage and stronger medical positioning than AVD, but with less specialization in 510-thread cartridge systems.
• PAX Labs: PAX Labs is a major vaporizer company with the PAX Era cannabis platform and broader dry herb devices. As a larger, well-funded incumbent with greater brand recognition, PAX competes with AVD on enterprise cannabis hardware relationships while also serving adjacent non-cannabis categories.

Direct peers

• Grenco Science (G Pen): Grenco Science manufactures the G Pen line of cannabis vaporizers, including portable dry herb and concentrate devices. It competes with AVD's battery and all-in-one offerings in the premium cannabis hardware segment and serves a similar retail-facing customer base.
• DaVinci: DaVinci manufactures premium portable cannabis vaporizers including the IQ series. It competes with AVD's premium all-in-one devices on the same quality-conscious cannabis consumer segment and shares the premium hardware positioning that AVD's No-Burn Technology targets.
• Jupiter Research: Jupiter Research designs and manufactures cannabis vaporizer technology and hardware, including 510-thread cartridges and pods. It competes directly with AVD in serving cannabis brands with custom and white-label hardware solutions, and was acquired by TPCO Holding to deepen vertical integration.
• iKrusher: iKrusher manufactures 510-thread vape cartridges, all-in-one devices, and batteries targeting cannabis brands. It directly overlaps with AVD's EZ Click cartridge and AIO product lines and serves a similar enterprise customer base of cannabis operators.
• PCKT: PCKT designs and manufactures premium all-in-one cannabis vaporizers targeting connoisseur consumers. It competes directly with AVD's Axil, Axil Mini Pro, and Ceramic Pro AIO products in the premium AIO segment of the cannabis hardware market.
• O.pen: O.pen manufactures cannabis vaporizer hardware and prefilled 510-thread cartridges for dispensaries. It directly competes with AVD's cartridge and battery portfolio across multiple US state cannabis markets.
• CCELL: CCELL (Smoore International) is the dominant global manufacturer of cannabis vape cartridges, batteries, and hardware. It competes directly with AVD's EZ Click cartridge line and Singular battery platform on the same customer base of cannabis brands and MSOs, making it the most direct peer in cannabis vape hardware.

Emerging players

• Vessel: Vessel designs and sells premium 510-thread vape batteries and accessories for the cannabis market. It directly competes with AVD's standalone battery line (Sprout, Root, Stik, Seed, Alpha) on premium positioning and consumer/operator-facing cannabis hardware.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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