What Virtual Life Support does

VR Lab B.V., operating commercially as Virtual Life Support, is a Netherlands-based software company that develops a virtual reality CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) training application. The parent entity was founded in 2017 in Nijmegen as a VR co-working space and bespoke application studio, and pivoted in mid-2022 to focus on Virtual Life Support as a single standalone product. Between November 2022 and May 2026 the company shipped ten documented releases, culminating in a Standard/Pro tier split (version 2.2) and Connected Manikin functionality (version 2.2.3) targeted at professional training environments.

The application runs on standalone VR headsets (Meta Quest 2/3/3s/Pro and Pico 4 Enterprise) and uses onboard hand-tracking to train natural CPR movements without controllers. It measures compression rate, depth, and chest compression fraction in real time using headset sensors, includes a digital twin of the ZOLL AED 3 with authentic audio prompts and visual guidance, and connects via Bluetooth to the SimCPR Pro Trainer wrist device and, from version 2.2 Pro, to Laerdal QCPR manikins (such as Little Anne) for sensor-grade measurement. From version 2.2 the product integrates with ArborXR Insights to authenticate against and sync training results to hundreds of enterprise Learning Management Systems, and from version 1.4 results can be saved to the cloud and exported as PDF reports. The software trains the Basic Life Support algorithm per European Resuscitation Council and Dutch Resuscitation Council guidelines and is offered in English, Dutch, German, and Spanish.

Virtual Life Support generates revenue through per-device-per-year software licenses in Standard and Pro tiers, with a free five-session evaluation version serving as a product-led acquisition funnel. Distribution is global and channel-diversified: enterprise customers reach the software through Mobile Device Management platforms (ArborXR, ManageXR, Meta Horizon Managed Services) and the Pico Business Store, with additional reach via the Meta Quest Preview App and four named featured channel partners (VR Expert, VIL, Hippocampus, Putman XR Consulting). End-customer segments span public and workplace safety, education (notably through VIL's European XR SaaS platform for schools), and healthcare training. The company is founder-owned, with a six-person team (three co-owners and three contributors) and no disclosed external funding or institutional investors.

Name

Virtual Life Support

Legal name

VR Lab B.V.

Website

https://virtuallifesupport.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VR Lab B.V. (Virtual Life Support) is a Netherlands-based software company that develops a hand-tracking virtual reality CPR training application for Meta Quest and Pico Enterprise headsets, sold via per-device-per-year licenses to public/workplace, education, and healthcare training customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

VR Medical Training Software

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• VR CPR training
• Virtual reality simulation
• Medical training software
• Resuscitation training
• Immersive learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Nijmegen, Gelderland

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software License (Per Device Per Year): Standard license model where Virtual Life Support is licensed per device per year. Licenses are purchased for specific headsets and come with expiration dates, product tier levels (Essentials, Standard, or Pro), and activation limits for the number of headsets.
2. Evaluation/Trial Version: Free evaluation version providing 5 fully functional training sessions with internet connection required. After 5 sessions, functionality is limited. This serves as a customer acquisition channel for paid licenses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Virtual Life Support is a Virtual Reality CPR training application that trains users in real-world resuscitation using hand-tracking technology on standalone VR headsets (Meta Quest and Pico 4 Enterprise). The software measures CPR quality in real time, includes a digital twin of the ZOLL AED 3, and delivers training scenarios aligned with European Resuscitation Council (ERC) and Dutch Resuscitation Council (NRR) Basic Life Support guidelines. It is licensed per device per year in Standard and Pro configurations, with an optional free evaluation version offering five training sessions.

Product overview

Virtual Life Support is a single-product VR CPR training platform developed by VR Lab B.V. The core offering is the Virtual Life Support application, available in Standard and Pro configurations. Standard provides core hand-tracking-based CPR training with virtual AED integration, while Pro adds Connected Manikin functionality for professional training environments. Optional integrations include SimCPR Pro Trainer support, cloud-based training results storage, PDF report generation, and LMS connectivity via ArborXR Insights.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Virtual Life Support Pro: Professional configuration of Virtual Life Support with Connected Manikin functionality for integration with Laerdal QCPR manikins
• Virtual Life Support Standard

Products and services

• Virtual Life Support Standard Standard configuration of the Virtual Life Support VR CPR training application, delivering hand-tracking-based CPR training, real-time quality feedback, ZOLL AED 3 digital twin, multiple training scenarios (city alley, living room, supermarket), and ERC/NRR-aligned BLS algorithm training for workplaces, schools, and healthcare organizations.
• Virtual Life Support Pro Premium configuration of the Virtual Life Support VR CPR training application that adds Connected Manikin functionality, enabling Bluetooth connection to Laerdal QCPR manikins (e.g., Little Anne) for highly accurate compression and ventilation measurement using the manikin's built-in sensors. Targeted at professional healthcare and clinical training environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Training scenario takes 8-10 minutes for normal scenario, 4-6 minutes for shortened scenario
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered featured partner and core.

• VR Expertfeatured partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVR Expert is a leading global supplier of XR hardware and software since 2012. Their multilingual team supports clients worldwide with consultancy, deployment, and after-sales service for industries including education, healthcare, entertainment, and corporate training. They offer Virtual Life Support as part of their VR training solutions.
• VIL (Virtual Interactive Learning)featured partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVIL offers Europe's largest XR SaaS platform for schools combining Mobile Device Management with a library of nearly 170 immersive 360° videos and interactive VR applications. With Virtual Life Support, they add a unique interactive CPR training module to their platform.
• Hippocampusfeatured partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHippocampus is a pioneering educational company dedicated to enhancing instructor-led CPR training and modernizing professional development in healthcare and safety sectors. Their partnership with VR Lab recognizes the unmatched quality and professionalism of Virtual Life Support.
• Putman XR Consultingfeatured partnerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDr. Shannon Putman has over 12 years experience bringing high-quality instruction to students through immersive VR. Putman XR Consulting partnered with Virtual Life Support after discovering it as 'the best' VR CPR training solution.
• ArborXRcoreTechnology or IntegrationArborXR Insights integration from version 2.2 allows Virtual Life Support to connect with hundreds of Learning Management Systems. Users can start training with existing LMS credentials and training data syncs automatically.
• ZOLL Medical CorporationcoreTechnology or IntegrationVirtual Life Support includes a digital twin of the ZOLL AED 3, one of the most widely used AED devices in emergency care. The virtual AED replicates authentic audio prompts and visual guidance of the physical device.
• LaerdalcoreTechnology or IntegrationFrom version 2.2 Pro configuration, Virtual Life Support supports Laerdal QCPR manikins (such as Little Anne) via Bluetooth connection. The app uses the manikin's sensors for highly accurate CPR measurement including compressions and ventilations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ZOLL Medical Corporation: Manufacturer of AEDs (including the AED 3 featured as a digital twin in Virtual Life Support) and resuscitation equipment. Comparable as the upstream hardware partner whose products drive the content scope and clinical credibility of the VR training.
• Resuscitation Council (ERC): European Resuscitation Council sets the BLS/ALS guidelines that Virtual Life Support trains against. Relevant as the standards body whose guidelines drive compliance demand and shape feature requirements for CPR training software.

Broad incumbents

• Surgical Science: Public medical simulation company (Sweden) offering VR and manikin-based training for surgery, endovascular, and ultrasound. Comparable as a broader incumbent in medical simulation that competes for hospital and medical school training dollars with a deeper product portfolio.

Direct peers

• SimX: VR medical simulation platform offering clinical scenario training for hospitals, nursing schools, and EMS providers. Comparable because it competes for the same healthcare training budgets using immersive VR, although SimX's scenarios span broader clinical use cases beyond CPR.
• ORamaVR: VR medical training company focused on soft skills and clinical scenarios for healthcare professionals. Comparable as a fellow VR-first healthcare simulation vendor targeting similar hospital and education customers with immersive training.
• Laerdal Medical: Dominant manufacturer of CPR training manikins (Resusci Anne, Little Anne) and resuscitation equipment. Directly comparable because Laerdal is the incumbent in CPR/AED training and already integrates with Virtual Life Support's Connected Manikin feature, while also offering its own digital and VR training solutions.
• FundamentalVR: VR surgical and medical training platform using haptic feedback. Comparable as a peer in immersive medical simulation competing for healthcare training budgets, although it focuses more on surgical/clinical procedures than CPR.

Emerging players

• STRIVR: Enterprise VR training platform originally focused on sports and now expanding into healthcare and corporate training. Comparable as an immersive training vendor targeting enterprise and workforce training budgets, though with broader industry coverage.
• Arch Virtual Reality: VR development and content company that builds immersive training simulations for healthcare, manufacturing, and education. Comparable because it offers competing VR simulation content for healthcare training customers.
• Health Scholars (Avkin): VR-based healthcare education provider focused on nursing, interprofessional, and clinical communication scenarios. Comparable as an emerging player targeting similar nursing/healthcare education customers with VR simulation, though with broader scenario coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@virtual-life-support
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vr-lab-nijmegen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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