Sonova

Sonova Holding AG is a leading manufacturer and distributor of hearing systems for individuals with hearing impairments, serving both adults and children. The company operates through two main segments: Hearing Instruments and Cochlear Implants. Its product range includes wireless communication devices, rechargeable hearing aids, and professional audiological care services. Sonova markets its hearing instruments under several brand names, including Phonak and Unitron, and offers cochlear implants through its Advanced Bionics subsidiary. The company's professional services are provided under various brands, such as AudioNova and Boots Hearingcare. Sonova distributes its products through a robust network of wholesale companies and independent distributors in over 100 countries, including regions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia/Pacific. Founded in 1947 and headquartered in Stäfa, Switzerland, Sonova has a long history in the hearing care industry and continues to innovate in audiological solutions.

Arnd Kaldowski

CEO

4 past transactions

Sennheiser - Consumer Electronics business

Acquisition in 2021
Sennheiser develops, manufactures, and markets headphones, headsets, microphones, and integrated systems.

AudioNova International

Acquisition in 2016
AudioNova is a hearing aid retailers and service providers. With its highly qualified staff, including 1600 acousticians, the company assists its clients with the selection of the best hearing solution for their needs, ensuring actual use through continuous support, thus improving quality of life through better hearing. With its history dating back to 1926, when Mr. Schoonenberg established his first optic, photographic and hearing aid store in the Netherlands, AudioNova today is the number 2 specialized hearing aid retailer in Europe. The company has grown strongly in recent years, expanding its store base by some 30 percent over the past 5 years. It now has a network of more than 1,300 stores in 8 countries: Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, France and Portugal and runs a portfolio of established local and international brands: Geers, Schoonenberg, Minisom and AudioNova. It holds top positions in all of its key markets. In 2015 AudioNova generated net sales of ca. EUR 360 million.

InSound Medical

Acquisition in 2010
InSound Medical, Inc. is a privately held company located in Newark, California, specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced hearing solutions. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Johnson & Johnson, DeNovo Ventures, CMEA Ventures, and Psilos Group Managers, LLC. InSound Medical's flagship product is Lyric, an innovative invisible extended wear hearing device designed to provide users with a discreet and effective hearing solution.

Advanced Bionics

Acquisition in 2009
Advanced Bionics Corporation specializes in the development and manufacturing of implantable neurostimulation devices, particularly cochlear implants that restore hearing for individuals with hearing loss. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Valencia, California, the company also has offices in Rixheim, France, and Tokyo, Japan. In addition to its cochlear implant technology, Advanced Bionics develops devices aimed at alleviating chronic pain by delivering focused electrical currents to targeted nerve fibers, thus addressing various neurological conditions. Through its innovative solutions, the company strives to improve the quality of life for its users.
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