audifon
audifon GmbH & Co. KG is a German hearing aid manufacturer that develops and produces 100% in Germany, selling B2B to audiologists and hearing care professionals across 65+ countries. The company is part of KIND Group through its general partner Demant Germany III GmbH.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1993
- HeadquartersKölleda, Germany
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What audifon does
audifon GmbH & Co. KG is a German hearing aid manufacturer headquartered in Kölleda, Thuringia, operating as a 100% German-produced manufacturer and member of the KIND Group (Germany's largest hearing care retail chain) through Demant Germany III GmbH as its general partner. The company develops and produces hearing systems across two proprietary chip platforms: Wings Chip Technology (featuring 2.4 GHz Bluetooth wireless, binaural synchronization, and Scene Detect automatic situation recognition) and Cosma Chip Technology (offering up to 18 WDRC channels, 10k HD Sound bandwidth, and 5ms signal processing latency). Its product portfolio spans three tiers (premium rega, mid-range kami, entry-level sino), rechargeable lithium-ion options (lewi R Li, risa R Li), a dedicated tinnitus solution line (sueno pro), and supporting accessories (multistreamer pro, dry sun UV2, charge & dry). The company complements its hardware with audifit 5 fitting software (Red Dot Design Award recipient) and the audifon smartphone app for end-user control.
The company operates a B2B go-to-market, selling hearing systems and fitting software primarily to audiologists and hearing care professionals who dispense devices to end users. Distribution spans over 65 countries through international distributors and direct sales channels, with products shipped from the Kölleda manufacturing facility on FCA Incoterms 2020 terms. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (hearing aids and accessories), fitting software licensing, and repair services. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, with payment terms of net 30 days per the company's General Terms and Conditions. The customer base is the fragmented audiologist and hearing care professional segment, served without major named customer concentration publicly disclosed. audifon is ISO 13485:2016 certified (valid through 2026) and holds EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) compliance with CE marking under Directive 93/42/EEC across multiple product platforms.
audifon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- audifon
- Legal name
- audifon GmbH & Co. KG
- Website
- https://audifon.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1993
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- audifon GmbH & Co. KG is a German hearing aid manufacturer that develops and produces 100% in Germany, selling B2B to audiologists and hearing care professionals across 65+ countries. The company is part of KIND Group through its general partner Demant Germany III GmbH.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
audifon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Hearing Aids
- NAICS
- Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)
- SIC
- Electromedical & Electrotherapeutic Apparatus (3845)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hearing Enhancement / Assistive Listening Audio Devices (CRACANAL)
Keywords
Where audifon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kölleda
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
audifon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hearing Systems (Hardware): Sale of hearing aid devices across multiple technology platforms (Wings, Cosma) and form factors (BTE, RITE, ITE, CIC). Revenue generated from audiologists and hearing care professionals who purchase devices for dispensing to end users.
- Accessories and Consumables: Sale of hearing aid accessories including multistreamer pro, charge & dry, dry sun UV2, u-sonic, pro care products, batteries, and ear tips/domes. Ongoing revenue from consumables and replacement parts.
- Fitting Software (audifit): Licensing of audifit fitting software to audiologists and hearing care professionals for programming audifon hearing systems.
- Professional Services / Repair: Repair services and support for hearing systems, including out-of-warranty repairs invoiced per service price lists, and cost estimates charged at flat rate.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Hearing aid devices (B2B to audiologists) |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | In-the-ear hearing aid returns |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Repair cost estimates |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
audifon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
audifon designs, develops, and manufactures hearing aid devices and supporting accessories exclusively in Germany. The portfolio centers on two proprietary chip platforms (Wings with 2.4 GHz wireless/Bluetooth, and Cosma with up to 18 WDRC channels and 10k HD Sound), offered across multiple form factors (BTE, RITE, ITE, CIC) and three product tiers (rega premium, kami mid-range, sino entry-level). Rechargeable lithium-ion models, tinnitus therapy devices, fitting software (audifit 5, MySound!), and care accessories are sold through audiologists and hearing care professionals in over 65 countries.
Product overview
audifon develops and manufactures hearing systems exclusively in Germany as part of the KIND Group. The product portfolio centers on two hearing aid technology platforms: Wings Chip Technology (with 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth streaming, and smartphone control) and Cosma Chip Technology (with up to 18 WDRC channels and 10k HD Sound). Within these platforms, three product tiers are offered: premium rega, mid-range kami, and entry-level sino. Rechargeable options (lewi R Li, risa R Li) feature lithium-ion batteries with the charge & dry accessory. Tinnitus solutions are provided via the sueno pro line based on Cosma. Supporting accessories include multistreamer pro (Bluetooth streaming), dry sun UV2 (UV-C drying), u-sonic (ultrasonic cleaning), and pro care (hygiene products). Professional fitting software includes audifit 5 and MySound! sound simulation, while the audifon App enables smartphone control of Wings hearing aids.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Wings: Wireless hearing system platform with Bluetooth technology and 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity
- Cosma
- audifit
- MySound!
- sueno pro
Products and services
- lewi R Li / risa R Li Rechargeable Hearing Systems (Wings platform) Rechargeable RITE hearing aids on the Wings chip platform with lithium-ion battery technology, 2.4 GHz wireless, Bluetooth connectivity, Scene Detect automatic environment recognition, binaural synchronization, and IP67 water resistance. Sold to audiologists and hearing care professionals for dispensing to patients.
- Wings Hearing Aids (lewi R, lewi S, risa R, risa S) BTE and RITE wireless hearing aids on the Wings chip platform featuring 2.4 GHz wireless connectivity, Adaptive Noise Guard, binaural synchronization, and smartphone app control. Sold to hearing care professionals for fitting to end users.
- rega Premium Hearing Systems (Cosma platform) Premium Cosma-platform hearing aids with 18 WDRC channels, up to 10k HD Sound, Machine Noise Guard, integrated tinnitus module, and form factors including BTE (R, S, P, XS, pico), RITE (R), ITE, and CIC. Sold to audiologists for premium-segment patients.
- kami Mid-Range Hearing Systems (Cosma platform) Mid-tier Cosma-platform hearing aids with 12 WDRC channels, 10k HD Sound, Wind Shield, integrated tinnitus module, and form factors including BTE (R, S, P, XS), ITE, and CIC. Sold to hearing care professionals.
- sino Entry-Level Hearing Systems (Cosma platform) Entry-level Cosma-platform hearing aids with 9 WDRC channels, 10k HD Sound, Adaptive Noise Guard, Adaptive Feedback Guard, integrated tinnitus module, and form factors including BTE (R, S, P, XS), ITE, and CIC. Sold to hearing care professionals for value-conscious fittings.
- sueno pro Tinnitus Solutions Dedicated Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) devices on the Cosma platform with 9-channel WDRC, white and pink noise generators, slow/medium/fast modulation options, available in RITE, BTE, and custom ITE form factors. Sold to audiologists for tinnitus patients.
- multistreamer pro Bluetooth Streaming Accessory Bluetooth audio streaming accessory that transmits TV audio, phone calls, music, and acts as a remote microphone (up to 10m range) directly to Wings-platform hearing aids. Sold to hearing care professionals and end users.
- charge & dry Charging/Care System Charging, care, and drying system for lewi R Li and risa R Li rechargeable hearing aids featuring UV-C LED technology (260-280nm wavelength). Includes power base (stationary) and power case (portable with 500mAh lithium battery).
- dry sun UV2 Electronic Drying Station Electronic drying station with UV-C light (253.7nm wavelength, 400 μW/cm2 intensity) for hygienic treatment of hearing aids and earmolds. 4-hour automatic cycle with 2x4min UV-C treatment that kills 99.9% of germs and bacteria.
- u-sonic Ultrasonic Cleaning Device Ultrasonic cleaning device at 46kHz frequency for cleaning earmolds, hearing protectors, dentures, braces, jewelry, and small items. 100ml capacity with 6-minute cleaning cycle.
- pro care Hygiene Product Line Complete care and hygiene product line for BTE and ITE hearing aids, earmolds, and hearing protectors.
- Hearing Aid Batteries (Mercury-free Zinc-Air) Mercury-free zinc-air high-performance batteries for hearing aids in standard sizes.
- audifit 5 Fitting Software Red Dot Design Award–winning fitting software for hearing care professionals with precise First Fit algorithm, intuitive modern UI, and integrated MySound! sound simulation. Compatible with HiPro/HiPro 2 and NOAHlink programming interfaces. Licensed to audiologists and clinics.
- MySound! Sound Simulation Software Advanced sound simulation software that lets hearing care professionals demonstrate hearing aid features (adaptive noise reduction, directional microphone technology, multi-program hearing situations) live during fitting sessions to drive patient acceptance.
- audifon Smartphone App Mobile application for controlling Wings-platform hearing aids with smartphone sound streaming, frequency adjustments (low/mid/high), geolocation-based favorite programs, and a hearing aid finder via Google Maps integration. Available on iOS App Store and Google Play.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 10 kHz audio bandwidth for HD sound experience
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use audifon
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
audifon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability6 records
Feature7 records
audifon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Demant Germany III GmbHcoreDemant Germany III GmbH is the general partner (Komplementär) of audifon GmbH & Co. KG, as listed in the commercial register (Local court Jena, HRA 500703). It is listed as the authorized representative in the company imprint.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
audifon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Starkey Hearing Technologies: US-headquartered Big-5 manufacturer with comparable BTE/RITE/ITE portfolio, rechargeable lithium-ion platforms, smartphone app integration, and tinnitus therapy features. Strong overlap in product categories and clinician-channel distribution.
- GN Hearing (ReSound / Beltone): Big-5 hearing aid manufacturer with comparable RITE/BTE/ITE portfolio, Bluetooth-streaming flagship lines, and B2B dispensing channel. Comparable tinnitus and rechargeable lithium-ion offerings to audifon's sueno pro and lewi R Li.
- Sonova (Phonak / Unitron): World's largest hearing aid manufacturer. Direct overlap with audifon across premium and mid-tier hearing aids, wireless/streaming platforms, and B2B distribution through audiologists. Comparable regulatory and product roadmap cadence.
- WS Audiology (Signia / Widex): Formed from the merger of Sivantos (Signia) and Widex. Direct peer in premium and mid-tier hearing aids, rechargeable lithium-ion platforms, and clinician-facing fitting software — overlapping with audifon's Cosma/Wings and audifit offerings.
- Sennheiser Hearing (Sonova consumer division): Sonova's consumer-hearing division selling hearing-enhancement audio products. Comparable audio-processing DNA and overlap with audifon's audifit/Scene Detect features, but positioned as a consumer-tech play rather than a medical-device channel.
- Demant (Oticon / Bernafon / Sonic): audifon's parent-group Demant owns Oticon, Bernafon and Sonic, the closest direct competitors in the hearing aid category. Highly comparable technology stacks, channel (audiologist-led), and regulatory positioning, though operating at materially larger scale and global brand recognition.
Emerging players
- Eargo: DTC hearing aid company selling directly to consumers online. Comparable end-user value proposition (hearing enhancement, modern form factors, smartphone control) but bypasses the audiologist channel that audifon depends on.
- Bose Hearing: Consumer-electronics incumbent in the OTC hearing aid category post-FDA rule. Comparable audio-processing IP and consumer brand reach, but operates outside the medical-device / audiologist channel audifon serves.
Regional players
- Rion Co. Japanese hearing aid manufacturer with comparable BTE/RITE/ITE portfolio, tinnitus devices, and audiologist-led distribution in Asia. Direct functional peer but with primarily Japanese/Asia-Pacific geographic focus versus audifon's DACH/Europe strength.
Others
- Happie Hearing: Hearing aid brand associated with KIND Group's DTC channel. Operates in the same KIND parent ecosystem as audifon and targets similar patient segments, representing an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct product competitor.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
audifon social profiles
Digital presenceaudifon compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
audifon financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
audifon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
audifon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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audifon M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about audifon
What does audifon do?
audifon designs, develops, and manufactures hearing aid devices and supporting accessories exclusively in Germany. The portfolio centers on two proprietary chip platforms (Wings with 2.4 GHz wireless/Bluetooth, and Cosma with up to 18 WDRC channels and 10k HD Sound), offered across multiple form factors (BTE, RITE, ITE, CIC) and three product tiers (rega premium, kami mid-range, sino entry-level). Rechargeable lithium-ion models, tinnitus therapy devices, fitting software (audifit 5, MySound!), and care accessories are sold through audiologists and hearing care professionals in over 65 countries.
Is audifon a public or private company?
audifon is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was audifon founded?
audifon was founded in 1993.
Where is audifon based?
audifon is headquartered in Kölleda, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does audifon make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hearing Systems (Hardware) is the primary driver. The others are accessories and Consumables, fitting Software (audifit) and professional Services / Repair.
Who are audifon's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Starkey Hearing Technologies, GN Hearing (ReSound / Beltone), Sonova (Phonak / Unitron), WS Audiology (Signia / Widex), Sennheiser Hearing (Sonova consumer division) and Demant (Oticon / Bernafon / Sonic). Emerging players are Eargo and Bose Hearing. Rion Co. is listed as a regional player. Happie Hearing is listed as an others.
Does audifon have an API?
No public API is recorded for audifon.
What industry is audifon in?
audifon's product category is Hearing Aids. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACANAL, Hearing Enhancement / Assistive Listening Audio Devices. Its NAICS code is 334510 and its SIC code is 3845.