Convaid

What Convaid does

Convaid is a US-based medical device brand that designs and sells adaptive pediatric seating and transportation assistive devices for children with special needs. Its product portfolio is organized into two core lines: Wheelchairs & Seating (pediatric wheelchairs and supportive seating systems optimized for the anatomical and developmental requirements of children) and Transportation (solutions for the safe transport of children with special needs). Convaid has operated in this niche since 1973 and is positioned as a specialized pediatric brand within Etac AB's (Sweden) broader portfolio of ergonomic assistive devices and patient handling equipment.

The company's revenue model is based on hardware sales of quote-priced specialty mobility products distributed exclusively through an authorized dealer network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are routed via the website's dealer-locator tool to local dealers for consultation, fitting, and purchase support. Two customer segments are served: families of children with disabilities (primary) seeking mobility, participation, and safe transport solutions, and healthcare providers and clinicians (secondary) who prescribe adaptive equipment and rely on documentation support such as letters of medical necessity.

Convaid's market reach spans 13+ countries including the US, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Australia, Italy, Belgium, Switzerland, and France, with US operations headquartered in Stevens Point, WI (and presence in Torrance, CA). Headcount is stated at 101–250 employees. The company supports its sales motion with case stories, e-learning programs, literature, and video resources targeted at both clinicians and end-user families, with no disclosed digital product, app, API, or AI/ML capabilities.

Name

Convaid

Legal name

Convaid

Website

https://convaid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Convaid designs and sells adaptive pediatric wheelchairs and transportation seating systems for children with special needs, distributed through a global dealer network as a specialized brand within Etac AB's assistive device portfolio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Mobility Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)

SIC

Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric Rehabilitation & Mobility DME (Adaptive Seating, Pediatric Mobility) (HLAHAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seating & Positioning Systems (Cushions, Backs, Pressure Relief) (HLAHAMAB), Mobility, Positioning & Seating for School Access (Educational Use) (EDAKAIAG), Paratransit & NEMT Vehicle Upfitting / Accessibility Equipment Providers (TLAFAKAL)

Keywords

• Pediatric wheelchairs
• Adaptive seating systems
• Mobility assistive devices
• Pediatric transportation equipment
• Special needs mobility

Headquarters

HQ city

Torrance

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Adaptive Mobility Hardware Sales: Sale of pediatric wheelchairs, seating systems, and transportation assistive devices. Products are sold through a dealer network and appear to be primarily one-time hardware purchases with potential for accessories and replacement parts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Convaid designs, manufactures, and distributes adaptive pediatric seating and transportation assistive devices for children with special needs. Its portfolio centers on two core product lines — Wheelchairs & Seating (pediatric wheelchairs and seating solutions providing maximum support and mobility) and Transportation (safe transport solutions for children with special needs) — sold globally through an authorized dealer network under the Etac brand portfolio.

Product overview

Convaid offers adaptive pediatric seating and transportation assistive devices designed to promote and ease participation in daily activities for children with special needs. The product portfolio consists of two core product lines: Wheelchairs & Seating (comfortable pediatric seating solutions providing maximum support and mobility) and Transportation (safe transport solutions for children with special needs). Convaid operates as a brand under Etac, a world-leading provider of ergonomic assistive devices and patient handling equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Convaid Wheelchairs & Seating Comfortable pediatric wheelchair and seating solutions that provide the greatest possible support and mobility for children with special needs. Sold through authorized dealers who provide consultation, fitting, and after-sales support.
• Convaid Transportation Safe and comfortable transportation solutions designed for the transport of children with special needs. Distributed through authorized dealers across global markets.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• EtaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvaid is a product brand under Etac, a world-leading developer and provider of ergonomic assistive devices and patient handling equipment. Etac operates globally with brands including Etac, Star, R82, Klaxon, Molift, Ki, Immedia, and Axiom. Convaid focuses specifically on pediatric adaptive seating and transportation within Etac's broader portfolio.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ki Mobility: Also under Etac, Ki Mobility makes ultralightweight manual wheelchairs (primarily adult) with a strong US dealer presence; comparable as a sibling brand sharing Etac's distribution, manufacturing, and clinical education infrastructure.
• R82: Sister brand under Etac focused on pediatric seating, standing, walking, and toileting equipment; directly comparable as both occupy the pediatric assistive device category within the same parent portfolio with overlapping clinical channels.
• Ormesa: Italian pediatric mobility manufacturer offering the Bug, Moyra, and Grillo special needs strollers and wheelchairs; competes in the same pediatric adaptive mobility category with comparable tilt-in-space and postural support product lines.
• Thomashilfen: German manufacturer of pediatric rehabilitation equipment including the Swifty, Thevo, and tRide special needs strollers and seating; directly comparable in pediatric mobility and transportation solutions across clinical and family channels in Europe and North America.
• Snug Seat: Specializes in pediatric adaptive seating, positioning, and mobility products including the Pony and Toucan/Gazelle lines; competes directly with Convaid in pediatric tilt-in-space and adaptive strollers sold through US dealers.

Broad incumbents

• Sunrise Medical: Global wheelchair and mobility manufacturer with the Zippie pediatric line and Quickie brand; competes with Convaid across pediatric and adult mobility while offering broader scale, broader product depth, and global distribution.
• Ottobock: Global orthotics, prosthetics, and mobility manufacturer with a Discovery and pediatric mobility line; broad incumbent in rehabilitation and mobility devices with comparable clinical channel relationships in pediatric therapy practices.
• Permobil: Global manufacturer of power and manual wheelchairs, seating, and pediatric mobility solutions including the Koala and TiLite pediatric lines; competes in adjacent pediatric mobility categories with significantly broader R&D resources and product breadth.
• Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare: Large US medical equipment manufacturer and distributor covering wheelchairs, pediatric rehab, and DME broadly; competes in pediatric and adult mobility through dealer networks with wider catalog but less pediatric specialization.
• Invacare: Established US-based manufacturer of wheelchairs, seating, and home medical equipment including the Solara and ProSPIN pediatric tilt chairs; broader portfolio incumbent that overlaps with Convaid in pediatric tilt-in-space wheelchairs sold through US dealers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/EtacSverige/featured
• Xx.com/convaid
• Facebookfacebook.com/convaidwheelchairs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/convaid

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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