Dynavox Group

What Dynavox Group does

Dynavox Group AB (publ) is a Swedish public company (Nasdaq Stockholm: DYVOX) headquartered in Stockholm that operates, through its core subsidiary Tobii Dynavox, as the global leader in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) for individuals with communication disabilities including cerebral palsy, ALS, autism, and spinal cord injury. The company designs and sells speech-generating devices (notably the TD I-Series with TD Snap or Communicator 5 software), the Boardmaker special-education platform built on a library of over 89,000 Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) in more than 20 languages, and eye-gaze control hardware developed in partnership with Tobii AB. Solutions are accessed via eye tracking or touch screen and produce personalized AI-synthesized voice output in over 30 languages.

The business model blends hardware sales (speech-generating devices and mounting/accessory products from subsidiary Rehadapt) with software (TD Snap, Communicator 5, Boardmaker) on a recurring/subscription basis and professional services for training and funding support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; roughly 90% of revenue flows through more than 600 contracts with private and public insurance providers and government payer programs. The go-to-market is a hybrid of direct field sales in core markets (North America, key European countries after converting resellers into wholly owned subsidiaries in France, Germany, Italy, Australia, and New Zealand) and a residual reseller network covering 65+ countries.

Commercially, Dynavox reported FY2025 revenue of SEK 2,467 million (up 25%, 34% currency-adjusted) and EBIT of SEK 254 million (10.3% margin), with Q4 2025 revenue of SEK 677 million (+16% YoY); since the December 2021 Nasdaq Stockholm IPO, revenue has grown 126% (89% FX-adjusted). The company employs approximately 1,000 people across its Stockholm and Pittsburgh hubs and subsidiaries including Acapela Group (speech synthesis) and Rehadapt (mountings). The addressable market is sizable — roughly 50 million people worldwide cannot communicate effectively without aids and about 2 million are diagnosed yearly, of whom only approximately 2% currently receive devices — providing a long runway if funding pathways continue to expand.

Name

Dynavox Group

Legal name

Dynavox Group AB (publ)

Website

https://dynavoxgroup.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Dynavox Group (Nasdaq Stockholm: DYVOX) is the global leader in assistive communication, selling eye-gaze hardware, AI-synthesized speech software (TD Snap, Communicator 5), and the Boardmaker education platform to individuals with cerebral palsy, ALS, autism, and spinal cord injury in 65+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Communication Technology

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) Devices, Apps & Training (EDAKAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) & Speech/Language Therapy Tech (EDAFAKAB), Autism Communication Support (AAC, Pragmatics & Language) (EDAKAKAG), Autism Assistive Technology & Learning Tools (Educational) (EDAKAKAM), Assistive Technology & AAC for Young Children (EDACAFAL), Assistive Reading & Writing Tools (Text-to-Speech, Speech-to-Text, OCR, Dyslexia Support) (EDAFAKAA)

Keywords

• Assistive communication technology
• Speech generating devices
• Augmentative communication devices
• Eye tracking accessibility
• Special education software

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware and Device Sales: Sale of speech generating devices and hardware including TD I-Series, TD Pilot, and other assistive communication hardware
2. Software and Language Systems: Software solutions including TD Snap, Communicator 5, and Boardmaker for communication assistance and literacy development
3. Training and Support Services: Training services, clinical support, and funding expertise to facilitate access to communication solutions
4. Mounting Solutions and Accessories: Hardware accessories and mounting solutions for assistive communication devices

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dynavox Group, operating primarily through its Tobii Dynavox subsidiary, designs, manufactures and sells assistive communication solutions for people with communication disabilities such as cerebral palsy, ALS, autism, and spinal cord injury. The integrated offering includes speech-generating devices (e.g., TD I-Series), dedicated AAC software (TD Snap, Communicator 5), the Boardmaker special education platform, proprietary eye-tracking access technology, AI-based personalized speech synthesis in 30+ languages, mounting solutions and clinical training/support.

Product overview

Dynavox Group operates primarily through its Tobii Dynavox sub-brand, offering a unified portfolio of assistive communication solutions. The product ecosystem includes TD I-Series speech-generating devices (available with TD Snap or Communicator 5 software), the Boardmaker special education software with over 89,000 Picture Communication Symbols, and eye gaze control technology. Solutions are accessed via eye tracking or touch screen, with AI-based speech synthesis generating personalized voices in over 30 languages. The integrated offering combines hardware, clinically developed language systems, mounting solutions, training, and dedicated support to serve users with cerebral palsy, ALS, autism, and spinal cord injuries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Boardmaker: Special education software helping millions of students with learning challenges using over 89,000 Picture Communication Symbols (PCS)
• TD Snap
• Communicator 5

Products and services

• TD I-Series

Quantifiable outcome

• High-tech assistive communication improves quality of life by 65%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SR Labs HealthcarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026SR Labs Healthcare was the Italian reselling partner of Dynavox Group. The acquisition for EUR 4.2 million in cash was announced December 23, 2025 and completed April 1, 2026. This acquisition strengthens Dynavox's direct presence in the Italian market for assistive communication solutions.
• RehaMediacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 September 2025RehaMedia was the German reselling partner of Dynavox Group. The acquisition was completed in September 2025, strengthening Dynavox's direct presence in Germany.
• Tobii ABcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 June 2025Dynavox Group and Tobii AB extended their contract for an additional five years with a volume deal for eye-tracking components. Tobii is the technology provider for eye-tracking components used in Dynavox's AAC devices.
• CenomycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 April 2025Cenomy was the French reselling partner of Dynavox Group. The acquisition was completed to establish direct presence in France, adding approximately 20 new team members.
• Link AssistivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2024Link Assistive Pty. Ltd. was the Australian and New Zealand reselling partner acquired in October 2024 to strengthen Dynavox's presence in the Asia-Pacific market.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prentke Romich Company (PRC): One of the two longest-established US-based AAC device manufacturers (Minspeak, Accent, Vanguard). Directly competes with Dynavox/Tobii Dynavox for speech-generating device prescriptions and insurance funding in the US market.
• Saltillo: US manufacturer of AAC devices and software (ChatPlus, TouchChat, NovaChat). Competes head-to-head with Dynavox in dedicated speech-generating devices and corresponding language apps, serving similar clinical and funding pathways.
• Smartbox Assistive Technology: UK-based provider of AAC hardware (Grid Pad) and the Grid software. Directly competes with Dynavox in European funded AAC markets, including UK, and overlaps significantly with TD Snap/Communicator 5 in clinical feature set.
• AssistiveWare: Dutch developer of Proloquo and Proloquo4Text AAC apps for iOS. Competes with Dynavox's TD Snap/Communicator 5 at the software/app layer of AAC, especially in markets where consumers/prescribers favor tablet-based solutions over dedicated devices.
• Jabbla: Belgian AAC device maker (Mobi, Vibe, Zingui) competing with Dynavox in EU funded markets. Overlaps on dedicated speech-generating hardware, multilingual symbol sets, and integration with eye-tracking access methods.

Broad incumbents

• Tobii AB: Dynavox's former parent and current exclusive supplier of eye-tracking components under a renewed five-year volume deal. While not a direct AAC competitor today, Tobii retains deep eye-tracking IP and could re-enter the AAC market, creating both supplier risk and a potential competitive overhang.

Regional players

• Liberator Ltd: Australian/NZ distributor and reseller for several AAC device makers (historically PRC/Saltillo). Competes with Dynavox in the ANZ market — the same region where Dynavox acquired Link Assistive in October 2024 to establish direct presence.

Emerging players

• Attainment Company: US special-education and AAC provider (GoTalk, ProxTalker, Look2Learn). Overlaps with Dynavox's Boardmaker and TD Snap at the symbol-based communication and special-education software layer, serving similar school and clinical customers.
• AbleNet: US assistive-technology vendor of switches, AAC, and special-needs learning tools. Sits adjacent to Dynavox in the broader assistive-tech ecosystem, with overlap on access methods and classroom-based communication support.
• CoughDrop: US-based SaaS AAC platform distributed via subscription. Competes with Dynavox's software-only subscription offerings (TD Snap, Communicator 5) for cloud/subscription-funded AAC, particularly in US schools and Medicaid programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A4 records

Investments

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