Audicus

Audicus operates an online platform offering hearing aids directly to consumers, disrupting the traditional hearing aid market by providing affordable, high-quality hearing devices without the overhead of audiologist offices. The company's direct-to-consumer model eliminates middlemen and reduces costs significantly compared to traditional hearing aid dispensers, making hearing healthcare more accessible to the millions of Americans with hearing loss. Audicus offers a range of hearing aid models with modern features including rechargeability, Bluetooth connectivity, and smartphone app control, catering to varying levels of hearing loss and user preferences. The platform provides online hearing tests and personalized programming, allowing customers to purchase and configure their hearing aids from home. By combining telehealth consultations with direct shipping, Audicus enables customers to receive professional hearing care without in-person clinic visits. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Hoboken, New Jersey, Audicus has raised $8.5M in Series A funding from investors including Middleland Capital, Fisher Capital Investments, Continuity Capital, Howzat Partners, Econa, and TIA Ventures.