Audiologica

What Audiologica does

Audiologica S.R.L. is a privately held Italian hearing care center headquartered in Turin, established in 1969 and operating as a Società a Responsabilità Limitata under director Dott. Nicola Giulianati (associated since 1981). The company specializes in the diagnosis of hearing loss and the provision of hearing aids, cochlear implants, custom hearing protection devices (DPI), and professional monitoring headphones, serving both adult and pediatric patients across the Turin metropolitan area through six physical locations and three satellite assistance points in Piedmont.

Its core technical capability is an in-house certified laboratory that supports custom earmold production, device fitting, and repair of hearing aids across all brands — including legacy models — using original spare parts. The product portfolio spans retroauricolari (BTE) and endoauricolari (ITE) hearing aids from manufacturers including Oticon, Widex, Phonak, Resonor, and OTOGROUP, supplemented by Cochlear-brand cochlear implants, Nuance Audio combined hearing-vision glasses, and domain-specific equipment such as Ghost-Bug monitoring devices for security personnel and in-ear monitors for musicians.

Audiologica's business model rests on direct-to-consumer in-person consultations at its centers, with a free hearing assessment as the primary acquisition funnel. Revenue is generated through one-time device sales (hearing aids, cochlear implants, custom protection), professional repair and maintenance services, and subsidized device provision via conventions with the Italian National Health Service (ASL) and INAIL for eligible patients. Private-pay customers can access installment payment plans. Distribution is exclusively physical/regional, with no e-commerce channel, and the company maintains a Trustindex-verified excellent rating across 25 Google reviews and long-tenured patient relationships exceeding 15 years.

Name

Audiologica

Legal name

AUDIOLOGICA S.R.L.

Website

http://www.audiologica.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Audiologica S.R.L. is a Turin-based Italian hearing care center, established in 1969, that provides diagnostic assessments, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and custom hearing protection to adult and pediatric patients through physical centers in the Piedmont region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiology and Hearing Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Audiology & Hearing Services (ENT-Affiliated) (HLAKAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH), Otology & Neurotology (Ear/Hearing/Balance) (HLAKAMAC), Hearing Enhancement / Assistive Listening Audio Devices (CRACANAL), Pediatric Otolaryngology (HLAKAMAB)

Keywords

• Hearing aid services
• Audiology center
• Cochlear implants
• Hearing protection devices
• Custom hearing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Torino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hearing aid sales: Sale of hearing aids (apparecchi acustici) including BTE (retroauricolari) and ITE (endoauricolari) models, custom-fitted to individual patient needs
2. ASL/INAIL subsidized devices: Provision of hearing aids and assistive devices covered by National Health Service (SSN) subsidies through ASL and INAIL conventions for eligible patients
3. Repair and maintenance services: Technical assistance and maintenance services for hearing aids performed in internal laboratory, including repairs for devices of all brands
4. Custom hearing protection devices: Sale of custom hearing protection equipment including noise protection for workers, water protection for swimmers, and active devices for sports and hunting
5. Professional monitoring equipment: Sale of professional headphones and monitors for musicians, sports activities, and security applications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Audiologica is a hearing care center in Turin, Italy that provides audiology services, custom hearing aids (BTE and ITE models), cochlear implants, and hearing protection devices. The company offers free hearing assessments, personalized device fitting, ongoing maintenance, and runs an in-house laboratory for custom production and repairs of all hearing aid brands. Services extend to both adults and a specialized pediatric division.

Product overview

Audiologica is a hearing solutions company operating since 1969, offering a portfolio of hearing aids and assistive listening devices. The core product line comprises retroauricolari (BTE) and endoauricolari (ITE) hearing aids, the Nuance Audio combined hearing-vision device, Cochlear® cochlear implants, DPI hearing protection devices, and professional headphones/monitors. These products are supported by an in-house laboratory for custom production, repairs, and rapid adjustments across all brands, as well as free hearing screening services for adults and a specialized pediatric division. The company operates as a single-brand retail audiology center with a physical service network in the Turin area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids Behind-the-ear hearing aids that connect to the ear canal via a clear tube, available in various sizes offering comfort, discretion, and high sound quality for adults with hearing loss.
• In-the-Ear (ITE) Hearing Aids In-the-ear hearing aids inserted directly into the ear canal, providing discretion and comfort, available in different sizes with varying performance and power levels for personalized solutions.
• Cochlear Implants (Cochlear®) Cochlear implant solutions for individuals who, despite using powerful hearing aids, still struggle to hear and understand sounds, providing enhanced sound perception.
• Hearing Protection Devices (DPI) Custom hearing protection devices for ambient noise, occupational use (DPI-compliant), active sports and hunting, and water protection for swimmers or those with tympanic perforation.
• Professional Headphones and Monitors Professional headphones and monitors for musicians, stage monitoring for singers, Ghost-Bug monitors for investigators and security personnel, and sport/outdoor headphones compatible with smartphones and music players.
• Nuance Audio Glasses Combined hearing and vision solution addressing both hearing difficulty and visual needs in a single lightweight, easy-to-use product.
• Free Hearing Screening (Audiological Assessment) Free hearing screening service for adults and children, with specialized pediatric division offering tailored assessment, hearing aid fitting, and ongoing monitoring.
• Pediatric Audiology Division Specialized pediatric audiology division staffed by audiologists with postgraduate specialization and a certified technical laboratory, collaborating with medical specialists to provide tailored hearing solutions for children.
• Hearing Aid Repair and Custom Production Service In-house laboratory service providing rapid repairs, customizations, and tailored solutions for hearing aids of all brands, including older models, with original spare parts available.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free hearing assessment and trial before purchase
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OticoncoreTechnology or IntegrationOticon is listed as a partner brand for hearing aids, providing advanced hearing solutions to Audiologica customers.
• WidexcoreTechnology or IntegrationWidex hearing aid brand is one of the product partners, offering hearing solutions at Audiologica centers.
• PhonakcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhonak hearing aid brand is listed as a partner, providing hearing technology products.
• CochlearcoreTechnology or IntegrationCochlear is the partner for cochlear implants, providing advanced hearing solutions for patients where traditional hearing aids are insufficient.
• ASL (Azienda Sanitaria Locale)coreOthersConvention with ASL for provision of hearing aids and assistive devices covered by the National Health Service for eligible beneficiaries.
• INAILcoreOthersConvention with INAIL for provision of hearing aids and aids at the expense of the National Health Service for entitled parties.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Amplifon: Italy's largest hearing care retail chain and global hearing solutions provider. Amplifon operates specialty audiology clinics selling multi-brand hearing aids, cochlear implants, and aftercare services - the same core business model as Audiologica, but at national and international scale.
• Audika Italia: Italian hearing care center network (part of the Demant Group) offering hearing assessments, multi-brand hearing aid fittings, and aftercare. Directly comparable to Audiologica in service offering, customer base, and NHS pathway model.
• AudioNova: Italian hearing care clinic chain (part of Sonova) providing hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, and ongoing service. Operates the same clinic-led audiology model as Audiologica, with ASL/INAIL convention access and a broader geographic footprint.
• Maico Italia: Italian distributor and hearing care equipment provider offering diagnostic instruments, hearing aids, and audiology services. Comparable to Audiologica as a multi-brand Italian hearing care specialist with overlapping B2B and clinical offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Sonova: Global hearing solutions group and parent of Phonak - one of Audiologica's core brand partners. While Audiologica is a downstream retailer, Sonova sets the product, technology, and service standards that Audiologica's offerings are benchmarked against.
• Demant: Global hearing healthcare group and parent of Oticon, another of Audiologica's core partners. Demant's retail brands and product portfolio directly shape the competitive landscape in which Audiologica operates its multi-brand clinic.
• WS Audiology: Parent group of Widex and Signia, both hearing aid brands that Audiologica offers. As a global incumbent in hearing devices, WS Audiology shapes product roadmaps, pricing, and fitting workflows that Audiologica follows.
• GN Hearing: Global hearing aid manufacturer (ReSound, Jabra Enhance) competing in the same device categories Audiologica sells. Relevant as a brand and technology peer shaping the multi-brand retail assortment Audiologica curates.
• Starkey: U.S.-headquartered hearing aid manufacturer and innovator in custom and AI-enabled devices. Starkey competes for Audiologica's shelf space and influences the premium device segment that Audiologica sells to private-pay customers.
• Cochlear: Global leader in cochlear implants and a core Audiologica partner. Comparable because Audiologica's cochlear implant business depends on Cochlear's technology, and Cochlear's implant referral network overlaps Audiologica's clinical pipeline.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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