Coblum receives funding to develop its automated CPR solution for cardiac first aid

Investors in this round: RCA Design & Innovation S/EIS Fund

The Royal College of Art (RCA) and Infinity Asset Management LLP are delighted to announce that the RCA Design & Innovation S/EIS Fund has invested in Coblum, a MedTech startup developing an automated chest compression device designed for public use.

Sudden cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death worldwide, with over 81% of cases occurring outside of hospital settings. While Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are becoming widely available, they only address half of the problem. To achieve the best patient outcomes, defibrillation must be combined with effective, consistent CPR, a physically exhausting task that untrained bystanders often struggle to perform.

With its patent-pending solution, Coblum addresses this critical gap in public response to cardiac arrest. Designed for rapid deployment, the device requires no prior skills or training and can be set up by a single person in seconds, empowering ordinary citizens to act as first responders.

The funding will be used to advance product development toward a full working prototype and to navigate the critical regulatory pathways required to bring this life-saving technology to market.

“This investment marks a significant milestone in our mission to democratise cardiac first aid. With the support of the RCA Design & Innovation S/EIS Fund, we can focus on refining our technology and moving through the necessary regulatory approvals. Our goal is simple: to make saving life simple and accessible to everyone.”
Léo Melloul, Founder of Coblum

 “We are thrilled to welcome Coblum to our portfolio. Léo is an amazingly talented and hardworking founder who has identified a massive unmet need in emergency care. By making mechanical CPR accessible to the public, Coblum has the potential to significantly improve survival rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. This investment reflects our commitment to backing high-impact innovations that tackle real-world problems, and we look forward to supporting the team through their next phase of growth.”
Thomas Pedrick, Investment Manager at InnovationRCA