Nothelferkurszentrum Schweiz AG

What Nothelferkurszentrum Schweiz AG does

Nothelferkurszentrum Schweiz AG, trading as 'Nothelfer am Bahnhof', is a Swiss first-aid training provider founded in 2021 and headquartered in Basel. Its core product is the Nothelferkurs, a 10-hour first-aid course that is a mandatory prerequisite for obtaining a car or motorcycle driver's license in Switzerland and must be recognized by ASTRA, the Federal Office for Roads. The company delivers these courses in person at more than 60 venues, predominantly located near train stations across all major Swiss cantons, with classes capped at 5-12 participants and priced between CHF 110 and CHF 150 depending on location.

The underlying technology stack includes the company's proprietary SGS-certified teaching material 'Nothelferkurs 2.0', featuring 360-degree video emergency scenarios and 3D visualizations of rescue techniques, alongside the Nothilfe mobile app (iOS and Android) and an E-Learning platform that lets participants complete 3 hours of theory online before a 7-hour in-person practical day. Complementary digital products include the iTheorie theory-exam prep app and the VKU Easy Rider traffic-knowledge learning app, which extend the company's footprint across the broader Swiss driver-licensing journey.

The business model combines per-participant course fees, freemium E-Learning (theory free, practical paid), corporate compliance services (Erste-Hilfe Konzept at CHF 490, BLS-AED courses, Primo Label certification for ArG/ArGV 3/EKAS 6508 compliance), AED defibrillator hardware sales (Mindray BeneHeart C1A and C2 at CHF 1,590-1,950), and ancillary fees for certificate re-issuance and rescheduling. Distribution is primarily self-serve online booking via the company website, supplemented by driving-school referral partnerships and direct B2B sales for corporate accounts. With 28 employees and no disclosed funding, the company operates as a privately held Swiss corporation.

Name

Nothelferkurszentrum Schweiz AG

Legal name

Nothelferkurszentrum Schweiz AG

Website

https://nothelferambahnhof.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nothelferkurszentrum Schweiz AG operates 'Nothelfer am Bahnhof', a Switzerland-wide network of 60+ ASTRA-recognized first-aid training venues for mandatory driver's-license courses, plus corporate compliance training and AED hardware sales, serving aspiring drivers and Swiss businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Nothelferkurs (First Aid Course) Fees: One-time course fees charged per participant for attending first aid courses required for obtaining a driver's license in Switzerland. Prices range from CHF 110 to 150 depending on location. The course is 10 hours and can be taken in a traditional 2-day format or a 1-day format with e-learning (3 hours online + 7 hours practical).
2. E-Learning (Free) + Practical Course (Paid): The theoretical portion of the course is provided free of charge via the E-Learning platform. Only the practical in-person component is charged. This serves as a customer acquisition mechanism for the paid practical training.
3. Corporate First Aid Concept Consulting: Customized first aid concept development for businesses at CHF 490 per concept. Includes emergency management, first-aider network, safety onboarding, training plans, and emergency processes.
4. Replacement Certificate Issuance: Replacement first aid certificates issued for CHF 40 per certificate, available within 24 hours free of charge or with a fee after 24 hours.
5. Re-registration / Rescheduling Fees: Cancellation and rescheduling fees ranging from CHF 10 to CHF 30 depending on timing (96h, 48h, 24h notice). Late cancellation (less than 48h) incurs full course price minus CHF 10.
6. BLS-AED Course and Certificate: BLS-AED (Basic Life Support Automated External Defibrillator) courses for groups and individuals with associated certificate issuance at CHF 40 for replacement certificates.
7. Legal First Assessment Service (fuehrerausweis-entzug-schweiz.ch): One-time legal first assessment service for driver's license withdrawal cases at CHF 550 including VAT, consisting of a written assessment and online consultation.
8. AED Defibrillator Sales: Sale of Mindray BeneHeart AED defibrillators: C1A model at CHF 1,590 and C2 model at CHF 1,950, including adult and child electrodes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Nothelferkurszentrum Schweiz AG operates a Switzerland-wide first aid course business under the 'Nothelfer am Bahnhof' brand, delivering ASTRA-recognized Nothelferkurs courses required for Swiss driver's licenses at more than 60 train-station-adjacent venues. It sells corporate first aid compliance services (BLS-AED, Ersthelfer IVR1, Erste-Hilfe Konzept, Primo Label) and Mindray BeneHeart AED defibrillators, supported by a proprietary SGS-certified 'Nothelferkurs 2.0' curriculum, a free E-Learning platform, and the Nothilfe mobile app.

Product overview

Nothelferkurszentrum Schweiz AG operates a platform of first aid and driver education products centered around the Nothelferkurs am Bahnhof brand. The core offering consists of SGS-certified first aid courses for driver's license candidates, offered at railway station locations across Switzerland with both traditional two-day and modern eLearning-hybrid formats. The product ecosystem includes complementary digital tools: the iTheorie App for driving theory exam preparation and the Nothilfe 2.0 App providing emergency first aid guidance. For corporate clients, the company offers an integrated suite including BLS-AED training, Ersthelfer IVR1 certification, the Erste-Hilfe Konzept consulting service, and the Primo Label workplace safety certification. The company also expanded into physical safety products with the addition of Mindray BeneHeart AED defibrillators (C1A and C2 models) sold through dedicated e-commerce sites. All courses are conducted in German and regulated by ASTRA, with the company headquartered in Basel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Primo Label: A label for organizations that have trained first aid personnel on site and maintain a defibrillator within 100 meters.
• Nothilfe Refresher
• BLS-AED Kurs
• Ersthelfer IVR1
• Erste-Hilfe Konzept
• Nothelfer 2.0 App
• eNothelferkurs
• iTheorie

Products and services

• Nothelferkurs am Bahnhof ASTRA-recognized first aid course (Nothelferkurs) required for obtaining a Swiss driver's license, conducted in-person at 60+ venues near train stations across Switzerland using SGS-certified proprietary teaching materials. 10-hour duration, 6-year certificate validity, priced CHF 110–150 per participant depending on location.
• eNothelferkurs (Nothelferkurs mit E-Learning) Hybrid first aid course format combining free online e-learning for the theory portion (approx. 3 hours) with a single in-person practical day (7 hours), reducing classroom time versus the traditional 2-day format. Theoretically identical to the standard Nothelferkurs and ASTRA-recognized.
• BLS-AED Kurse Basic Life Support and AED training courses for corporate clients and groups, covering CPR and AED operation in line with SRC certification and AHA/ERC guidelines. Targeted at designated workplace first aiders.
• Ersthelfer IVR1 Level 1 first responder course certified by IVR (Institut für Rettung und Pflege) for workplace and professional first aid requirements. Targeted at designated corporate first aiders needing IVR-aligned certification.
• Erste-Hilfe Konzept Customized first aid concept development service for companies, including emergency management, first responder networks, safety onboarding, training plans, and emergency processes. Delivered as a fixed-fee deliverable (CHF 490) complying with Swiss labor law requirements under ArG, ArGV 3, and EKAS Guideline 6508.
• Primo Label Proprietary certification label awarded to organizations that demonstrate first aid readiness by maintaining trained first aid personnel on site, a defibrillator within 100 meters, and regular refresher training. Serves as a third-party compliance signal for auditors, insurers, and employees.
• Nothilfe Refresher Refresher first aid courses for individuals whose Nothelfer certificate is approaching expiry (within the 6-year validity window) and for companies that need to renew training for designated first aiders to maintain compliance.
• CZV Erste Hilfe Weiterbildung Continuing education first aid courses for commercial vehicle drivers, required under the Swiss Chauffeurzulassungsverordnung (CZV) regulation governing professional driver licensing.
• Mindray BeneHeart C1A AED Defibrillator Entry-level Mindray BeneHeart C1A automated external defibrillator (AED) sold to companies, associations, and households. Priced at CHF 1,590 inclusive of adult and child electrodes. Features QShock first-shock technology under 8 seconds, ResQNavi voice guidance, 2-inch color display, IP55 protection rating, and 8-year warranty.
• Mindray BeneHeart C2 AED Defibrillator Premium Mindray BeneHeart C2 automated external defibrillator (AED) sold to companies, associations, and households. Priced at CHF 1,950 inclusive of adult and child electrodes. Features a 7-inch TFT color touchscreen, tri-lingual support, semi-automatic or fully-automatic variants, and AED-Alert IoT management via WiFi/4G.

Quantifiable outcome

• Course certificate issued immediately after course completion via email as a digital first aid certificate.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SGS (Swiss Safety Center)coreTechnology or IntegrationSGS provides certification of the company's proprietary teaching materials ('Nothelferkurs 2.0'). The SGS certification validates that the teaching material meets Swiss safety and quality standards for first aid course content. This is a critical partnership as SGS certification is a key competitive differentiator claimed by the company.
• ASTRA (Bundesamt für Strassen / Federal Office for Roads)coreOthersASTRA is the Swiss Federal Office for Roads that regulates and officially recognizes first aid courses required for driver's license applications in Switzerland. The company's courses are ASTRA-recognized, meaning they issue legally valid certificates accepted by Swiss road traffic authorities. This regulatory recognition is foundational to the business model.
• SRC (Swiss Resuscitation Council)minorOthersSRC (Swiss Resuscitation Council) provides guidelines and certification for resuscitation and BLS-AED training. The company's courses align with SRC guidelines and are SRC-certified, ensuring compliance with Swiss resuscitation standards.
• Fahrschule LET'ZHGO!minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with driving school 'Fahrschule LET'ZHGO!' for conducting first aid courses at their location in Zürich Seebach (Binzmühlestrasse 15). This represents a venue and referral partnership where the driving school hosts and recommends the company's courses.
• Driving Schools (Fahrschulen) NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of driving schools across Switzerland that refer students to the company's first aid courses. Referenced on the website's 'Fahrschule finden' (Find a Driving School) partner page. Driving schools are natural referrers as their students need first aid certification for the learner's permit.
• iTheorie / iTheorie.chminorGTM or Marketing PartneriTheorie is a complementary driving theory exam preparation app/platform recommended on the company's blog and website. While not a formal partnership, iTheorie is cross-promoted as the recommended tool for theory exam preparation, serving the same customer journey (aspiring drivers).
• TCS (Touring Club Schweiz)minorOthersTCS (Touring Club Schweiz) is mentioned in the data protection policy as a potential partner to whom customer data may be shared for additional offers related to the driver's license journey. No formal partnership structure is detailed.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lifetec AG: Lifetec is a Swiss first aid and rescue training provider offering Nothelferkurs, BLS-AED, and corporate first aid courses. Operates in the same regulated training market with similar customer segments.
• Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz (SRK): The Swiss Red Cross is the dominant provider of first aid courses in Switzerland, offering ASTRA-recognized Nothelferkurs and BLS-AED training nationwide. It is the most direct competitor for both consumer and corporate segments.
• Helpcenter Erste-Hilfe-Kurse: Helpcenter is a Swiss first aid course provider offering Nothelferkurs and BLS-AED training across Switzerland. Directly comparable consumer-first aid training business with similar ASTRA-recognized course offerings.
• Samariterverein Schweiz: The Swiss Samaritan Federation is a long-established first aid training organization with a dense local chapter network across Switzerland offering Nothelferkurs and refresher courses. Competes directly for the same mandatory-license segment.

Regional players

• Interverband für Rettungswesen (IVR): IVR sets standards for Swiss rescue services and certifies first responder (Ersthelfer) courses including IVR1. It is the standards body governing a segment of the company's Ersthelfer IVR1 course offerings.

Broad incumbents

• SUVA: SUVA is Switzerland's largest accident insurer and a major provider of occupational safety and first aid training for corporate clients. It competes for the same B2B safety training budget and is governed by similar EKAS guidelines.
• Swiss Safety Center (SGS): SGS is a major Swiss safety services and certification body that also delivers first aid and occupational safety training. It is both a certification partner (for the company's teaching materials) and a broader incumbent offering overlapping courses.

Others

• Touring Club Schweiz (TCS): TCS is Switzerland's largest mobility club providing driving-related services, theory test prep, and partner offerings for driver's license applicants. While not a direct first aid course competitor, it sits in the same driver-services customer journey.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NothelferamBahnhof
• Facebookfacebook.com/Nothelferambahnhof
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nothelfer-im-unternehmen
• Instagraminstagram.com/nothelferambahnhof
• TikToktiktok.com/@nothelferambahnhof

Compliance4 records

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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