This startup develops bone-conduction hearing devices that bypass the ear, allowing users to listen to audio content without traditional earphones or headphones. The accompanying mobile application provides a complete hearing care package, promoting safer listening practices for extended periods.
Funding
$168K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional hearing aids and surgical interventions for conductive hearing loss can be expensive, invasive, and inaccessible to many individuals, particularly those with congenital conditions like microtia or anotia. Furthermore, young adults are increasingly at risk of hearing loss due to rising audio consumption and exposure to loud noise.
Solution
WeHear Innovations offers affordable and accessible hearing solutions, including the HearNU device, a patented, non-surgical bone conduction hearing aid designed for individuals with conductive hearing loss. HearNU transmits sound vibrations through the skull, bypassing the eardrum and providing a less invasive alternative to traditional treatments. The company focuses on user-centered design, creating stylish and functional hearing aids suitable for all ages, and partners with CSR organizations to donate devices and expand access to hearing care. WeHear aims to make hearing healthcare more ear-health friendly and bridge the gap in global hearing care.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes individuals with conductive hearing loss, particularly those with congenital conditions, and young adults at risk of hearing damage due to increased audio consumption.
Features
- HearNU: a non-surgical bone conduction hearing aid for conductive hearing loss
- Patented technology transmits sound through the skull, bypassing the eardrum
- Inclusive designs for comfortable and stylish fit for all ages
- Mobile application for hearing care and safer listening practices
- Social Impact Management System (SIMS) for transparent tracking of device donations and beneficiary progress
- Partnerships with CSR organizations for device donations and expanded access
- Available in 17 countries and growing