flawa iQ AG

What flawa iQ AG does

flawa iQ AG is a Swiss private corporation headquartered in Flawil, St. Gallen, that sells a digital first aid management platform to businesses and institutions. Its core offering consists of RFID-equipped smart emergency cases (MAXI and MIDI sizes) and a monitored eyewash station, each backed by the cloud-based iQ Portal for real-time inventory status, automatic notifications, consumption analytics, and multi-site management. The system is sold in three service tiers: iQ Basic (manual monitoring), iQ Advanced (automatic replenishment), and iQ Pro (automatic replenishment plus integrated alarm function via the Swissphone sGuard app). Hardware is sold directly and through an 18-plus Swiss channel partner network, with monthly subscription fees and per-module replenishment transactions recurring on three-year initial contract terms.

The underlying technology combines RFID-based module detection with cloud connectivity and battery-powered hardware (approximately five-year battery life), enabling automatic replacement of single-use injury modules within 24 to 48 hours and compliance with Swiss occupational safety regulations (ArGV 3 Art. 36, VUV Art. 3) and ISO standards. Industry-specific case fillings cover office, hospitality, industrial, food, construction, laboratory, agricultural, educational, and sports environments, with named enterprise customers including Siemens, ABB, Zurich Airport, Schindler, DACHSER, Bell Schweiz (70+ Pro cases), VZUG, and ThermoFisher, alongside financial institutions, universities, and federal agencies. Reported customer outcomes include 100% audit compliance, 90% time and cost savings, and 95% reduction in inspection effort across multi-site deployments.

The business model blends hardware sales (smart cases and eyewash stations), recurring monthly subscription fees for Advanced and Pro tiers, and per-module replenishment transactions, creating a hybrid hardware-plus-subscription revenue stack with embedded contract duration of three years and automatic one-year renewal. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales (consultative, demo-driven), an online shop for module reordering, and a partner network of safety consultants, training providers, and medical distributors across Switzerland. The company operates with a small team of 8 employees and was restructured from Flawa AG to flawa iQ AG in 2024, with Patrick Bürkle as CEO.

Name

flawa iQ AG

Legal name

flawa iQ AG

Website

https://flawa-iq.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

flawa iQ AG is a Swiss provider of RFID-based smart first aid cases and monitored eyewash stations with cloud-based iQ Portal, sold to Swiss enterprises on three-year hardware-plus-subscription contracts for automated compliance and replenishment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workplace Safety Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

At-Home Medical Alert Sensors & Smart Home Safety Integrations (HSAHAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fall Detection, Safety & Emergency Response (PERS, Smart Home Health Sensors) (HLAHACAG)

Keywords

• Smart first aid systems
• RFID inventory monitoring
• Workplace safety compliance
• Automatic medical replenishment
• Connected emergency equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Flawil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. First Aid Kit Hardware Sales: Sale of smart emergency cases (MAXI for large businesses, MIDI for compact locations) and eyewash stations. Three system tiers: Basic (manual monitoring), Advanced (automatic replenishment), and Pro (automatic replenishment + alarm function).
2. Subscription/Service Fees: Monthly recurring fees for Advanced and Pro versions including automatic replenishment service and iQ Portal access. Billed monthly with three-year initial contract period.
3. Module Replenishment: Replacement of single-use injury modules triggered automatically (Advanced/Pro) or manually (Basic). Includes various module types: Cut/Stab wound, Abrasion, Heavy bleeding, Burn, Sprain/Strain, Contusion/Bruise, Eyes, Triangular bandage, Rescue blanket, Circulation, Ticks, Wound cleansing, Plasters. No minimum order quantities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

flawa iQ AG sells connected first aid hardware for businesses, primarily the Smart Emergency Case in MAXI and MIDI sizes and the Monitored Eyewash Station, both equipped with RFID-based module detection, automatic replenishment, and (in the Pro tier) an integrated alarm function that alerts in-house first responders with location data. The hardware is managed through the iQ Portal, a cloud platform that provides real-time status, consumption analytics, multi-site location management, and audit-ready documentation for workplace safety compliance.

Product overview

flawa iQ AG offers a modular digital first aid management platform consisting of two hardware product lines — the Smart Emergency Case (Notfallkoffer, available in MAXI and MIDI sizes) and the Monitored Eyewash Station — backed by the cloud-based iQ Portal. The platform is sold in three service tiers: iQ Basic (manual reorder), iQ Advanced (automatic replenishment + portal), and iQ Pro (automatic replenishment + portal + integrated alarm function). The MAXI and MIDI cases feature modular injury modules (single-use, each covering a specific injury type with step-by-step instructions), and industry-specific case fillings (office, industry, food, construction, laboratory, agriculture, school, sports). The eyewash station is offered with NaCl 0.9% (500ml) and pH-neutral 4.9% phosphate (200ml) solution modules. All tiers are battery-powered (5-year battery life) and require no fixed power or network infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• flawa iQ Smart Emergency Case MAXI Large-format smart emergency case with RFID-based module monitoring, modular injury module structure, automatic replenishment (Advanced and Pro tiers), integrated alarm function (Pro tier), and cloud connectivity via the iQ Portal. Designed for large businesses and high-security environments and offered with industry-specific fillings including office, hotel & catering, industry & workshop, food, construction, laboratory & chemistry, agriculture & forestry, school & daycare, and sports.
• flawa iQ Smart Emergency Case MIDI Compact smart emergency case built on the same RFID monitoring and modular injury module platform as the MAXI, scaled for smaller locations and businesses. Available with industry-specific module configurations and integrable with the iQ Portal for monitoring and replenishment.
• flawa iQ Monitored Eyewash Station World-first monitored eyewash station with RFID-based monitoring of solution levels and expiry dates, automatic replenishment of eyewash solutions (NaCl 0.9% 500ml and pH-neutral 4.9% phosphate 200ml), integrated alarm function (Pro tier), and iQ Portal connectivity. Designed to keep eye wash stations fully stocked and compliant with workplace safety regulations.
• iQ Portal Cloud-based centralized management platform for all flawa iQ systems across locations, providing real-time status of cases and eyewash stations, automatic notifications for missing or expiring modules, consumption analytics for accident pattern identification, location management for multi-site organizations, and audit-ready documentation. Accessed via web browser on any internet-enabled device.
• Injury Modules Single-use modular first aid supply units, each containing materials for treating a specific type of injury (such as cuts, abrasions, burns, sprains, heavy bleeding, eye injuries, tick removal, wound cleansing, plasters, triangular bandage, rescue blanket and circulation). Each module includes clear step-by-step instructions, follows the single-use principle for hygiene and audit compliance, and is available for reordering via the iQ Portal or website.
• Industry-Specific Case Fillings Pre-configured module combinations tailored to the typical injury risks of specific industries and sectors, including Office, Hotel & Gastro, Industry & Workshop, Industry & Workshop Plus, Food, Construction, Laboratory & Chemistry, Agriculture & Forestry, School & Daycare, and Sports. Custom fillings are available on request.
• Eyewash Solutions Replacement eyewash solutions for the Monitored Eyewash Station: NaCl 0.9% (500ml) and pH-neutral 4.9% phosphate (200ml), automatically reordered when the station detects a critical level or approaching expiry date.
• Plaster Dispenser Replenishment Replacement plaster dispenser refills for the MAXI and MIDI cases, including elastic plasters (45 pcs), elastic long plasters (30 pcs), waterproof plasters, detectable plasters, detectable long plasters, and plasters in pouch (20 pcs), as well as elastic soft foam bandage (3cm x 4.5m).

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% compliance and audit security without manual inspection rounds
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MSTRC Medical SàrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss medical supplies distributor based in Le Mont-sur-Lausanne providing local coverage for flawa iQ products in the Vaud region.
• Quality Principles GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorASGS Specialist Thomas Asch operating from Bassersdorf, providing occupational safety expertise and flawa iQ distribution.
• SystemMacher GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT and systems integration partner based in Grosswangen providing technical implementation support for flawa iQ deployments.
• Nothelferkurszentrum Schweiz AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst aid training center in Basel offering courses and distributing flawa iQ products to training participants.
• ATTESTA Schweizer Zertifizierungsgesellschaft AGminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSwiss certification company based in Bäch SZ providing compliance and certification services complementary to flawa iQ's audit-ready capabilities.
• Erste Hilfe Ausbildung Canguro GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst aid training provider with locations in Buchs and Zizers, offering flawa iQ products alongside first aid courses.
• Alain Favre - Optimisation de ressources et compétencesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent consultant in Boulens providing resource optimization expertise and flawa iQ distribution.
• Erste Hilfe Training - Marion BollingerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst aid training provider in Leibstadt offering flawa iQ alongside training services.
• evidacareminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare supplies distributor in Ostermundigen providing flawa iQ products to medical and care facilities.
• VGS Schweiz AG - Fachbereich MedicalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical supplies specialist in Tübach providing flawa iQ products to healthcare and medical facilities across Switzerland.
• First-Responder.ch GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst responder services and equipment provider in Kloten, offering flawa iQ products alongside emergency response solutions.
• HaIMeiBa Safety GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety equipment supplier in Ettenhausen providing occupational safety products including flawa iQ.
• Ifa. Institut für ArbeitsmedizinminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOccupational medicine institute in Baden providing medical expertise complementary to flawa iQ workplace safety solutions.
• Samariterverein SteinhausenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst aid Samaritan association in Steinhausen providing community first aid training and flawa iQ products.
• HERZIG-Expertisen GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExpertise and consulting firm in Madiswil providing occupational safety consulting and flawa iQ distribution.
• SIOP - KompetenzHaus GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompetence center in Neukirch (Egnach) providing training and flawa iQ products.
• 100 HerzSchlagminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFirst aid and safety provider in Aeugst am Albis offering flawa iQ products and services.
• Procamed AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical supplies company in Aadorf providing flawa iQ products to healthcare and industrial customers.
• Swissphone Wireless AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for the integrated alarm function in flawa iQ Pro. Swissphone app processes alert notifications for in-house first responders with location data. Data stored at Swissphone per their data protection provisions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• ZOLL Medical Corporation: Specialized provider of emergency medical devices and AEDs with growing connected/smart product lines. Comparable in the smart emergency response and alarm-notification space, particularly to flawa iQ's Pro alarm function.
• Cardiac Science Corporation: Manufacturer of AEDs and related emergency response equipment with connected monitoring features. Comparable to flawa iQ as a niche player extending traditional safety hardware with cloud-based monitoring and automated alerts.

Broad incumbents

• Honeywell Safety Products: Global workplace safety, PPE, and monitoring solutions provider. Comparable as a broad incumbent that bundles hardware, software, and services for occupational health and could compete or partner in the connected first aid space.
• Brady Corporation: Workplace safety, identification, and compliance solutions provider with strong European presence. Overlaps with flawa iQ in compliance-driven workplace safety use cases, though Brady's portfolio is broader and not specialized in first aid.
• MSA Safety Incorporated: Global manufacturer of safety products and connected monitoring solutions for industrial workplaces. Comparable as an incumbent with the resources to extend into connected first aid and emergency response.
• Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA: German-headquartered safety and medical technology company covering gas detection, respiratory protection, and emergency response. Comparable as a workplace safety technology provider with potential overlap in emergency alarm and monitoring.
• 3M Safety & Industrial: Global incumbent in workplace safety products, including first aid and personal protective equipment. A large, established player with overlapping capabilities but as part of a much wider safety portfolio; could enter the smart-first-aid category with its scale and distribution.

Direct peers

• PAUL HARTMANN AG: German-headquartered manufacturer of wound care, first aid, and occupational safety products. Comparable as a European B2B first aid supplier and a natural potential competitor or partner to flawa iQ's smart-case platform.
• Cederroth (Mölnlycke Health Care): One of Europe's leading first aid kit and wound care manufacturers (parent Mölnlycke). Directly comparable to flawa iQ as a workplace first aid supplier; flawa iQ differentiates by adding RFID monitoring and automatic replenishment on top of the same underlying consumables.
• Plum Safety ApS: Danish manufacturer of eyewash stations, plasters, and workplace first aid products — directly comparable to flawa iQ's eyewash station and injury module products. Both target B2B workplace safety buyers across Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 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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