Lifeaz raises €13M to democratize access to defibrillators

Lifeaz, a startup based in France that aims to make defibrillators more widely available to households and organizations, has raised €13 million. The financing round was backed again by Mutuelles Impact, an initiative created by La Mutualité Française and overseen by XAnge together with Impactivist, and also brought in new investors such as BNP Paribas, GO CAPITAL, and Mirova, which operates under Natixis.

This new funding gives Lifeaz strong momentum to accelerate its mission of building a broad ecosystem of readily available defibrillators supported by people trained to use them.  Beyond recognizing the progress made so far, the investment provides the resources needed to extend its impact and help protect many more lives in the future.

Johann Kalchman, co-founder and CEO of Lifeaz, says: "Our ambition is clear: to multiply our impact by saving 1,000 lives within five years in France and across Europe."

Since launching in 2015, the company has focused on developing defibrillators suited for everyday environments, from private homes to professional spaces. Its devices are designed with user accessibility in mind, combining spoken prompts with visual instructions so that even people without medical training can follow the rescue process. Built-in connectivity supports remote oversight and automatic diagnostic checks, helping ensure the equipment remains functional and ready when needed.

Alongside its products, Lifeaz provides educational support to improve emergency readiness. This includes a complimentary mobile app and hands-on workshops intended to build public knowledge and confidence in responding to cardiac emergencies.

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