Investment Opportunity
Privacy-First Fall Detection for Elder Care
We're building AI-powered fall detection that works automatically while respecting resident privacy — solving the compliance and accuracy problems that plague existing solutions.
€50B+
Global elder care monitoring market
85%
Non-compliance with wearables
8.5%
Market CAGR through 2030
The Problem: Falls Are a Silent Epidemic
The Crisis
- 1 in 3 nursing home residents falls each year
- 70% of elder care malpractice claims are fall-related
- €25B+ annual fall-related costs in EU alone
- $50,000+ average cost per serious fall injury
Why Existing Solutions Fail
- ❌ Wearables: 85% non-compliance (forgotten, refused, uncharged)
- ❌ Pressure Mats: Only work in specific zones, easy to bypass
- ❌ Cloud Video: Privacy concerns, regulatory challenges
- ❌ False Alarms: 40-60% false alarm rates cause alert fatigue
Our Solution: Edge AI That Respects Privacy
Privacy-First
All AI processing on-device. Video never goes to cloud during normal operation.
100% Automatic
No wearables, no compliance issues. Works for everyone including cognitively impaired.
High Accuracy
AI-powered detection with minimal false alarms. Learns facility-specific patterns.
Fast Response
30-90 second detection and alert vs. 8-15 minutes traditional response time.
Market Opportunity
Massive Addressable Market
Initial Focus: Switzerland
- • 1,550 nursing homes
- • 800 assisted living facilities
- • 280 hospitals with geriatric wards
- • €1.6B annual fall-related costs
Expansion: DACH & EU
- • 15,000+ facilities in Germany
- • 60,000+ facilities across EU
- • 90M+ people aged 65+ in EU
- • €25B annual fall costs in EU
€50B+ global elder care monitoring market growing at 8.5% CAGR
Business Model
💰 Revenue Model
Recurring SaaS model with predictable revenue
📊 Unit Economics
Average 50-bed facility:
- 10 units deployed
- ~990 CHF monthly (with discount)
- ~12K CHF annual revenue
Target: 75% gross margin
After hardware payback
🎯 Competitive Advantages
- ✓ Privacy-first (edge processing)
- ✓ GDPR native for EU market
- ✓ No compliance issues
- ✓ Lower false alarm rates
- ✓ Predictable SaaS revenue
Why Now?
📈 Market Tailwinds
- Aging Demographics: 20%+ of EU population now 65+, growing rapidly
- Staff Shortages: Nursing homes desperate for technology that reduces workload
- Liability Pressure: Insurance costs rising, facilities need proven safety systems
- AI Maturity: Edge AI hardware now affordable and powerful enough
🚀 Technology Ready
- Edge AI: Industrial-grade processors now available at scale
- Computer Vision: Mature enough for high-accuracy fall detection
- Privacy Tech: On-device processing solves GDPR challenges
- Integration: Modern APIs make facility system integration straightforward
Current Stage
⚠️ Early Stage: Honest Assessment
✅ What We Have:
- Working AI fall detection prototype
- Edge processing architecture
- GDPR-compliant design
- Clear product vision
- Identified target market
🔄 What We're Building:
- Pilot deployments in care facilities
- Production-ready hardware
- Customer acquisition process
- Required certifications
- Sales and support infrastructure
We're being transparent: this is a ground-floor opportunity with both high potential and real execution risk.
Go-to-Market Strategy
Phase 1: Pilot & Validate (2025)
Deploy in initial care facilities, prove detection accuracy, gather testimonials, refine product-market fit.
Phase 2: Swiss Market (2025-2026)
Direct sales to Swiss care facilities, build case studies, establish partnerships with care home associations and insurers.
Phase 3: DACH Expansion (2027+)
Expand to Germany and Austria with proven model, regional sales teams, localized support.
Phase 4: EU & Beyond (2028+)
European expansion, potential US market entry with HIPAA compliance.
Why Invest in Ilonai?
Massive Market Opportunity
€50B+ elder care monitoring market with demographic tailwinds and 8.5% annual growth.
Defensible Technology
Privacy-first edge AI architecture is difficult to replicate and addresses fundamental market needs.
Proven Problem
Existing solutions fundamentally fail (85% non-compliance). We solve real pain points.
Recurring Revenue Model
SaaS subscription with high lifetime value, low churn (mission-critical system).
Clear Expansion Path
Proven model in Switzerland → DACH → EU → US. Each step de-risks the next.
Meaningful Impact
Genuinely improving elder safety and dignity attracts talent, customers, and partners.
Key Risks
⚠️ Honest Risk Assessment
Market Risks:
- Conservative care facilities slow to adopt new technology
- Competing technologies (improved wearables, radar sensors)
- Price sensitivity in non-profit sector
Execution Risks:
- Achieving required AI accuracy in diverse environments
- Obtaining necessary certifications (ISO, CE marking)
- Building sales & support infrastructure
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