Clínea Soluções Auditivas

What Clínea Soluções Auditivas does

Clínea Soluções Auditivas is a private, founder-owned audiology clinic headquartered in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, Brazil, operating from a single site at Av. Paraná, 1319 since its founding in 1999 by Dra. Carolina Funchal de Faria. The clinic delivers comprehensive audiology diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitation services for patients of all ages, anchored by the founder's 25+ year career that included 13 years at Itaipu Binacional running the Hearing Conservation Program, 16 years coordinating the Hearing Health Service at Hospital Ministro Costa Cavalcanti, and the implementation of the Universal Neonatal Hearing Screening Program in Foz do Iguaçu.

The service portfolio spans more than 20 specialized examinations under one roof, including tonal and speech audiometry, free-field audiometry, tympanometry, BERA/PEATE and ASSR evoked potentials, otoacoustic emissions, central auditory processing assessment, vestibular evaluation (videonystagmography, cervical and ocular VEMP), BPPV repositioning, tinnitus and dizziness treatment, pediatric conditioned assessment, and occupational audiology. The clinic also offers hearing aid fitting and follow-up across conventional, bone-anchored (BAHA), and pediatric devices, alongside teleconsulta for remote hearing aid programming and sleep therapy services covering CPAP titration.

Revenue is generated through two streams: professional services for diagnostics and rehabilitation, and hardware sales as an official Oticon reseller (Oticon More miniRITE R hearing aids plus Companion App, SmartCharger, TV adapters, batteries, desiccant products) and CPAP devices with masks. The go-to-market is sales-led direct-to-consumer via the physical clinic, with appointment scheduling primarily through WhatsApp Business and the company website (clinea.com.br); pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Marketing relies on the website and earned regional media coverage (G1 Globo, Revista Fuente) rather than paid acquisition. The customer base is dominated by individual patients (B2C) across all ages, with secondary exposure to occupational health clients for workplace hearing conservation programs.

Name

Clínea Soluções Auditivas

Legal name

Clínea Soluções Auditivas

Website

https://clinea.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Clínea Soluções Auditivas is a private, founder-owned audiology clinic in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, founded in 1999, offering comprehensive hearing diagnostics, hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation (Oticon reseller), vestibular and tinnitus treatment, teleconsulta, and CPAP sleep therapy to patients of all ages in western Paraná.

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-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH)

Keywords

• Audiology diagnostics
• Hearing aid dispensing
• Hearing rehabilitation
• Sleep apnea therapy
• Vestibular assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Foz do Iguaçu

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Audiology Diagnostic Services: Revenue from comprehensive hearing diagnostic tests and evaluations including audiometry, vestibular assessment, and specialized audiological examinations for patients of all ages.
2. Hearing Aid Sales: Sales of Oticon hearing aids and accessories including TV adapters, chargers, batteries, and desiccant products. As official Oticon reseller in Foz do Iguaçu.
3. CPAP and Sleep Therapy Products: Sales of CPAP devices and masks for sleep apnea treatment.
4. Hearing Aid Fitting and Rehabilitation Services: Ongoing adaptation, follow-up, and rehabilitation services for hearing aid users including auditory training and communication counseling.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Clínea Soluções Auditivas operates a specialized audiology clinic in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, delivering comprehensive hearing diagnostics, hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation, vestibular evaluation, and sleep-disordered breathing (CPAP) therapy for patients of all ages. As an official Oticon reseller, the clinic dispenses Oticon hearing aids and accessories, while also offering teleconsultation services for remote hearing aid programming.

Product overview

Clínea Soluções Auditivas is a specialized audiology clinic and medical-device retailer offering a unified portfolio of diagnostic audiology services, hearing rehabilitation programs, and related product categories. The offering is structured as clinical services (core) supported by two product verticals: (1) hearing aids and accessories — centered on Oticon branded hearing devices (Oticon More miniRITE R), supplemented by the Oticon Companion App, SmartCharger, TV Adapters, batteries, and desiccant products; and (2) sleep therapy — comprising CPAP devices and masks. The service layer includes over 20 specialized audiology tests (audiometry, BERA, ASSR, otoacoustic emissions, vestibular assessments) plus rehabilitation programs, teleconsultation for remote hearing aid programming, tinnitus and dizziness treatment, and certified professional training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Oticon Hearing Aids (Aparelhos Auditivos Oticon) Brand-name prescription hearing aids dispensed at the clinic, including rechargeable receiver-in-canal (miniRITE R) models, offered to adult and pediatric patients with hearing loss.
• TV Adapters for Oticon Hearing Aids Accessory that streams audio from a television directly into Oticon hearing aids, enhancing the TV-listening experience for users.
• Oticon SmartCharger Dedicated charging station that recharges Oticon rechargeable hearing aids (miniRITE R models) on a desktop base.
• Hearing Aid Batteries (Pilhas para Aparelhos Auditivos) Disposable replacement batteries for non-rechargeable hearing aids, sold as a consumable accessory.
• Perfect DryLux Electric Desiccant (Desumidificador Elétrico) Electric drying unit that removes moisture from hearing aids, helping to extend their operational life.
• CPAP Devices and Masks (CPAP e Máscaras) CPAP machines and accompanying nasal or full-face masks prescribed for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, dispensed alongside the clinic's audiology services.
• Hearing Aid Fitting and Follow-up Service Prescription fitting, adaptation, and ongoing follow-up of conventional, bone-anchored (BAHA), and pediatric hearing aids to ensure performance, comfort, and patient satisfaction.
• Teleconsultation with Remote Hearing Aid Programming (Teleconsulta) Remote audiology consultation that includes hearing aid programming and adjustment, enabling patients to receive follow-up care without an in-person visit.
• Sleep Therapy (Terapia do Sono) Clinical sleep therapy services, including CPAP titration and ongoing support, for patients with sleep-disordered breathing.
• Tinnitus Treatment (Tratamento para Zumbido) Personalized therapeutic interventions for tinnitus management, using tailored approaches to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
• Dizziness and Vestibular Rehabilitation (Tratamento para Tontura / Reabilitação Vestibular) Diagnostic workup and targeted therapy for dizziness and balance disorders, including the Epley repositioning maneuver for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV).
• Central Auditory Processing Assessment and Rehabilitation Evaluation and treatment of central auditory processing difficulties that affect the comprehension and interpretation of auditory information.
• Occupational Audiology (Audiologia Ocupacional) Workplace hearing evaluations and monitoring programs for the prevention and surveillance of occupational noise-induced hearing loss.
• Newborn and Pediatric Hearing Screening (Teste da Orelhinha) Non-invasive otoacoustic emissions screening to evaluate cochlear function in newborns and young children, including conditioned pediatric hearing assessments adapted to children's developmental stage.
• Hearing Impairment Rehabilitation (Reabilitação do Deficiente Auditivo) Comprehensive rehabilitation program for hearing-impaired individuals, including counseling, communication training, and adaptation strategies.
• Continuing Education and Certified Training (Monitorias e Treinamento) Accredited clinical monitoring and professional training programs for audiologists and hearing health practitioners, with continuing education credits.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OticoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial Oticon reseller in Foz do Iguaçu. Clínea offers Oticon hearing aids including the Oticon More miniRITE R model along with Oticon accessories such as TV adapters, SmartCharger, and Companion App. This partnership provides access to global hearing aid technology leader's product portfolio.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Instituto Brasileiro de Audiologia (IBA): Brazilian audiology services and training provider with comparable diagnostic and rehabilitation offerings; operates at smaller scale and overlaps with Clínea on professional training programs.

Others

• Oticon (Demant): Global hearing aid manufacturer and Clínea's core brand partner; comparable insofar as the Oticon product portfolio defines the clinic's hearing aid revenue mix, and competes indirectly via its own branded retail strategies.

Direct peers

• Centro Auditivo Telex: Brazilian audiology retail chain historically tied to the Telex/Starkey brand; competes with Clínea in hearing assessment, hearing aid dispensing, and rehabilitation services across regional Brazilian markets.
• Direito de Ouvir: Brazilian audiology center network offering hearing tests, hearing aid sales, and rehabilitation — directly comparable service portfolio to Clínea, including teleconsultation-style follow-up.

Regional players

• Áudio Clínica: Brazilian regional audiology clinic chain offering diagnostic exams, hearing aids, and rehabilitation; comparable single-specialty clinical model, often serving similar mid-sized cities.
• Hospital Ministro Costa Cavalcanti: Hospital in Foz do Iguaçu where Clínea's founder previously led hearing health services; relevant as the institutional provider of audiology services in the same catchment area and a potential referral partner or competitor for clinical audiology.

Broad incumbents

• GN Hearing Brasil (Resound): Brazilian operations of GN Hearing's Resound brand; operates partner audiology clinics and competes with independent practices like Clínea for hearing aid fittings and follow-up care.
• Centro Auditivo Widex: Branded audiology centers operated by Widex/Sivantos (now WS Audiology) in Brazil; comparable dispensing + diagnostics model, with the backing of a global hearing aid manufacturer competing with Oticon.
• Starkey Brasil: Brazilian arm of Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the 'Big Five' hearing aid manufacturers; competes for the same end-customer and dispenser relationships as Clínea.
• Phonak Brasil (Sonova): Brazilian arm of Sonova's Phonak, operating branded audiology points of sale and partner clinics; competes with Clínea for hearing aid customers and adjacent audiology services in regional markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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