Bellman & Symfon

Name

Bellman & Symfon

Legal name

Bellman & Symfon Group AB

Website

https://bellman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Listening Devices

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Hearing Enhancement / Assistive Listening Audio Devices (CRACANAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audible-Visual Alarms & Notification Devices (Sounders, horns, siren/strobe combos for industrial use) (IMAGAIAF), Assistive Hearing & Communication Access (Captioning, Hearing Support, Transcription) (EDAFAKAC)

Keywords

• Assistive listening devices
• Personal sound amplifiers
• Wireless alerting systems
• Hearing impaired products
• Smart home notifications

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Assistive Listening Device Sales: Sale of hardware products including alerting systems (Visit), personal sound amplifiers (Maxi, Mino, Domino), bed shakers (Vibio), and accessories to consumers, healthcare providers, and care facilities
2. Professional/Institutional Sales: B2B sales of Visit smart home systems and alerting solutions to care facilities, hospitals, and government health programs with health insurance subsidies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bellman & Symfon develops and manufactures assistive listening and alerting devices for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Core offerings include the Visit modular wireless smart home alerting system (transmitters and receivers for doorbell, phone, baby monitor, and smoke/CO detection), personal sound amplifiers (Maxi Pro, Maxi Classic, Mino, Domino), specialty devices (Vibio Bluetooth bed shaker, Light My Way fall-prevention lighting, Amicus care sensors), and associated accessories.

Product overview

Bellman & Symfon offers a comprehensive portfolio of assistive listening and alerting solutions organized around three main product families: (1) Visit Smart Home - a modular wireless alerting/notifications system with transmitters (door, phone, baby, smoke/CO detectors) and receivers (flash lamps, pagers, wristband receivers, alarm clocks); (2) Personal Amplifiers - including Maxi Pro (Bluetooth-enabled for TV/smartphone streaming), Maxi Classic, Mino (compact with directional microphone), and Domino Pro (digital radio); and (3) Specialty Devices - including Vibio (Bluetooth bed shaker with app control), Light My Way (fall prevention lighting), and Amicus (epilepsy/dementia care sensors). The company also offers a complete range of accessories including vibrating pillows, chargers, external microphones, and mounting hardware. Products are designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, seniors, and people with special care needs, and carry HMV numbers for health insurance reimbursement in Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Visit: Smart home notification system for deaf and hard-of-hearing people, including doorbell, phone, baby monitoring, and fire protection alerts
• Maxi Pro
• Maxi
• Mino
• Domino
• Vibio
• Light My Way
• Amicus

Products and services

• Visit Smart Home System A comprehensive modular wireless alerting and notification system for deaf and hard-of-hearing people. Consists of interchangeable transmitters (doorbell, phone, baby monitor, smoke/CO detectors) and receivers (flash lamps, pagers, wristband receivers, alarm clocks) that communicate wirelessly via proprietary RF protocol with up to 250m range to alert users via sound, light, and vibration when household events occur.
• Maxi Pro A personal amplifier with Bluetooth connectivity that streams TV, smartphone, tablet, and radio audio directly to the user. Features digital sound processing, microphone for conversation amplification, and can connect to hearing aids via induction loop (T-coil). Designed for hearing-impaired users who want an all-in-one listening solution for media and conversation.
• Maxi Classic A robust personal amplifier designed for people with reduced vision or limited dexterity. Features large controls, high-contrast displays, non-slip grip, and fully digital sound processing for better speech intelligibility in lively environments. Can connect to TV or stereo, or be used for one-on-one conversation amplification.
• Mino A compact and versatile personal amplifier small enough to carry in a pocket. Features directional microphone zoom for noisy environments, built-in telecoil for looped venues such as theaters and cinemas, and up to 30 hours of battery life per charge.
• Domino Pro A digital wireless listening system with digital sound processing and digital radio communication for clear sound quality from a distance. Awarded the Large Design Prize (Großen Designpreis) 2011 by the Swedish Technology Industry Association.
• Vibio A Bluetooth-enabled bed shaker and alarm clock that wakes users via strong vibration under the mattress or pillow. Controlled via the Bellman Vibio smartphone app (iOS and Android), with customizable alarms, vibration intensity settings, and notification alerts for incoming calls or messages. Positioned for deep sleepers, hearing-impaired users, couples with different sleep habits, and travel.
• Light My Way A Bluetooth-enabled fall prevention system designed for seniors aging in place. Automatically illuminates a safe path from the bedroom to the bathroom at night, reducing the risk of falls in the dark.
• Amicus A home care system supporting people with epilepsy or dementia. Uses sensors to detect critical situations and delivers warnings to caregivers via both a dedicated Amicus pager and a mobile phone, enabling faster caregiver response.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products covered by German health insurance (HMV numbers: BE1580 HMV 13.99.04.3016, BE1481 HMV 13.99.04.0040, BE1491 HMV 13.99.04.0026, BE1441 HMV 13.99.04.2019, BE1442 HMV 13.99.04.2017, BE8102 HMV 13.99.04.1002, BE1470 HMV 13.99.04.4004, BE1431 HMV 13.99.04.0025, BE1555, BE1433 HMV 13.99.04.5006, BE1420 HMV 13.99.04.0031, BE1411 HMV 13.99.04.0027, BE1450 HMV 13.99.04.2001)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Multi Care Systems B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018In May 2018, Bellman & Symfon acquired the Dutch company Multi Care Systems B.V., a long-standing business partner. The acquisition ensured continuity for MCS customers with 'business as usual' while providing stronger financial backing and opportunities for introducing innovative products. All experienced MCS employees were retained. This was an important addition to the regional offices in China, Hong Kong, Germany, USA, and Netherlands.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Geemarc:
• Serene Innovations:
• Amplicomms:
• Humantechnik:
• Comfort Audio:

Broad incumbents

• GN Hearing (ReSound, Jabra):
• Starkey Hearing Technologies:
• WS Audiology (Widex, Signia):
• Demant (Oticon):
• Sonova (Phonak):

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bellman-symfon
• Instagraminstagram.com/bellmansymfon_deutschland

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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