Vascular International

What Vascular International does

Vascular International (Vascular International School AG) is a privately held Swiss medical training company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Kerns, Obwalden. It designs and manufactures pulsatile vascular surgery simulators and delivers accredited hands-on training courses for vascular surgeons, with CME and UEMS accreditation underpinning its curriculum. The company reports a cumulative base of more than 5,000 trainees, over 200 courses delivered, and a faculty of 70-plus expert tutors drawn from practicing clinicians.

The firm's revenue model combines two streams: per-seat course fees (CHF 550 to CHF 2,575) sold to individual surgeons and institutional trainees, and hardware sales of its proprietary simulators (CHF 940 to CHF 6,850 per unit) to hospitals, medical societies, military institutions, and individual buyers. As of 2024, the company brought simulator production in-house, ending reliance on external manufacturing and capturing full production economics. Customers span individual trainees, hospitals, national and international medical societies, military training programs, and medical device companies that sponsor courses.

Operationally, Vascular International runs with a small permanent staff of 5 employees and is in the midst of a generational leadership transition, with Kimia Kiser assuming the CEO role from founder Hanspeter Kiser in 2025. The company's strategic posture is continuity-oriented: protect the niche accredited training franchise, leverage in-house production to expand simulator unit sales, and maintain multi-channel relationships with societies, hospitals, and device sponsors across multiple geographies.

Name

Vascular International

Legal name

Vascular International School AG

Website

https://vascular-international.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Vascular International (Vascular International School AG) is a Swiss company founded in 1991 that manufactures pulsatile vascular surgery simulators and delivers CME/UEMS-accredited hands-on training courses to vascular surgeons, hospitals, medical societies, and military institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Training Simulators & Surgical Education

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)

akta.pro primary industry

Healthcare & Clinical Simulation (Surgery, Nursing, EMT, Patient Interaction) (EDAFAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Healthcare & Life Sciences (EDAAAPAA)

Keywords

• Vascular surgery training
• Surgical simulation devices
• Medical training simulators
• Endovascular education courses
• Pulsatile flow simulators

Headquarters

HQ city

Kerns

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Training Courses: VI generates revenue through registration fees for hands-on training courses in vascular surgery techniques. Courses range from basic techniques to masterclasses, with pricing from CHF 550 to CHF 2575. CME credits are offered (20-22 points per course).
2. Surgical Simulators: Sale of lifelike vascular surgery simulators including thoracic, carotid, abdominal aorta, leg, and mini endo simulators. Prices range from CHF 940 to CHF 6850.
3. Accessories and Inlays: Sale of simulator accessories including inlays (aneurysm, stenosis, healthy variants), surgical instrument sets, pumps, LED lamps, and cable ties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vascular International manufactures lifelike pulsatile vascular surgery simulators and delivers CME-accredited hands-on training courses for vascular surgeons, trauma surgeons, and related medical professionals. The product line spans thoracic, carotid, abdominal aorta, leg, mini endo, Vi-Box, and arm simulators with customizable inlays, supported by surgical instrument sets and accessories. Training courses cover basic open and endovascular techniques through advanced complex EVAR, embolization, POCUS, and specialized nursing tracks.

Product overview

Vascular International offers a comprehensive portfolio of medical training products and services centered around lifelike pulsatile simulators for vascular surgery education. The core product line includes six main simulators: the Mini Endo Simulator for endovascular procedures, Carotid Simulator for open carotid surgery, Thoracic Simulator for cardiac and vascular procedures, Vi-Box as a versatile training base, Abdominal Aorta Simulator for AAA repair, and Leg Simulator for peripheral procedures. These simulators are complemented by the Arm Simulator for shunt surgery, along with specialized inlays and surgical instrument accessory sets. The company also provides accredited training courses spanning basic techniques, masterclasses, trauma training, and endovascular procedures, supported by a Knowledge Base resource library. The modular product ecosystem allows customers to purchase individual simulators with customizable inlays and accessories for specific training needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mini Endo Simulator

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-22 CME credits per course (UEMS accredited)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered bronze, silver, minor, gold and core.

• AbbottbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical device company providing sponsorship and support for VI training courses as part of Third-Party Procedure Training compliant programs.
• ArtivionsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerCardiac and vascular medical device manufacturer supporting VI courses with sponsorship.
• BaxterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare products company supporting VI training programs.
• Becton DickinsonbronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical technology company supporting VI courses as sponsor.
• Cook MedicalsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical device manufacturer supporting VI training courses.
• CordisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCardiovascular device company supporting VI programs.
• Euromed SuissebronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss medical products distributor supporting VI courses.
• GetingegoldGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical technology company providing major sponsorship for VI training programs.
• HartmannminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical supplies company supporting VI courses.
• LeMaitrebronzeGTM or Marketing PartnerVascular devices company supporting VI training.
• MedtronicsilverGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal medical device company providing major course sponsorship.
• NexamedicgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss medical technology company supporting VI as sponsor.
• plus medicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical services company supporting VI training.
• PromedicsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical products distributor supporting VI courses.
• ProvasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVascular products company supporting VI programs.
• Shockwave MedicalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIntravascular lithotripsy company supporting VI training.
• TerumogoldGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor medical device company providing significant course sponsorship.
• Terumo AorticgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerTerumo division focused on aortic solutions supporting VI.
• VygonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedical device company supporting VI training programs.
• W. L. Gore & AssociatessilverGTM or Marketing PartnerVascular and endovascular products company providing major sponsorship.
• German Society for Vascular Surgery (DGG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman vascular surgery society supporting VI courses as part of their training program. VI courses qualify participants for DGG certification.
• European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading European vascular surgery society. VI courses held at ESVS annual meetings and accredited by UEMS.
• Austrian Society for Vascular Surgery (ÖGG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustrian vascular surgery society partnering with VI for hands-on training sessions.
• Swiss Society for Vascular Surgery (SwissVasc)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss national vascular surgery society supporting VI as a founding member organization.
• UEMS (European Union of Medical Specialists)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean authority for certifying training courses. VI courses earn highest UEMS CME credits and prepare for European Board exam.
• AUC - Akademie der Unfallchirurgie GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman trauma surgery academy co-organizing vascular trauma courses with VI for military and civilian surgeons.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vascular-international

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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