Cascade Training Solutions Acquires LifeSaver CPR

Safe Life Acquires Life Safety Solutions

February 5, 2025

Healthcare Services

Safe Life, a Stockholm-based group of life-saving equipment and training companies, has acquired Life Safety Solutions, a Palm City, Florida provider of AED program management, emergency preparedness training, and life safety equipment. The deal is Safe Life's 32nd acquisition and expands its North American portfolio and service capabilities in emergency response and safety program management.

Safe Life Acquires GoRescue Brands and First Rescue Training & Supplies

April 10, 2024

Medical Devices

Stockholm-based Safe Life completed two add-on acquisitions, acquiring U.S. training and AED distributor GoRescue Brands, Inc. and U.K. e‑commerce retailer First Rescue Training & Supplies Limited. These are Safe Life's 23rd and 24th add-ons since 2019 and expand the group's AED market share, program-management capabilities and e‑commerce presence across North America and the U.K.

Safe Life Acquires HeartCert

May 8, 2025

Healthcare Services

Safe Life, a Stockholm-based group focused on AEDs and first-aid training, has acquired HeartCert, a Minnesota-based provider of AED distribution, CPR, First Aid and CNA training. The acquisition gives Safe Life a physical presence in the U.S. Midwest, strengthens its national training capabilities, and expands its reach across the United States.

Seaside Equity Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Cascade Healthcare Services

December 14, 2021

Healthcare Services

Seaside Equity Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Cascade Healthcare Services in December 2021, acquiring the company from majority owner Evolution Capital Partners. Cascade, headquartered in Seattle, is a technology-enabled provider of certification training and continuing education to healthcare professionals across the Western U.S.; Seaside plans to invest in the platform's technology and pursue complementary service and content acquisitions to drive growth.

360training Acquires ACLS Medical Training and Safety Provisions

May 19, 2023

Education

360training, a PE‑backed online regulated training provider, has acquired ACLS Medical Training and Safety Provisions (owner of the Hard Hat Training brand) to expand its healthcare and EHS course offerings. The acquisitions broaden 360training’s catalog of medical certifications and OSHA‑compliant workplace safety training as part of its strategic growth plan supported by GreyLion Partners and Vestar Capital Partners.

Safe Life Acquires Salvavidas Cardio, Enters Spanish AED Market

July 2, 2025

Medical Devices

Safe Life, a Sweden-based group focused on public access life‑saving solutions, has acquired Salvavidas Cardio, a Madrid-based leader in Spain's automated external defibrillator (AED) market. The acquisition adds a tech-enabled "cardio-as-a-service" platform and subscription-based monitoring and maintenance capabilities to Safe Life's pan-European platform and supports accelerated geographic expansion into Spain.