Lively operates a direct-to-consumer audiology platform that lets users take an online hearing assessment, consult face-to-face with an audiologist via video, and receive FDA-approved, Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids without visiting a clinic. The company’s mobile app allows customers to control volume, select environment presets, and receive remote, real-time tuning from licensed audiologists. Each purchase comes with a 100-day money-back guarantee and two years of unlimited virtual support, positioning the service as a lower-cost alternative to the traditional $5,000 average price for hearing aids. Lively’s mission is to expand access to hearing care while enabling audiologists to work flexibly with reduced overhead. The firm sources its devices from a leading global hearing-aid manufacturer and emphasizes background-noise reduction, directional sound, and music/phone streaming features. Co-founded by CEO Adam Karp, Elad Kolet, and Nicole Cadoret, Lively was built in partnership with Redesign Health, a New York-based venture studio. The company has raised $16 million to date, providing capital for product refinement, marketing, and nationwide telehealth expansion.

Total raised

$16M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series A

Latest activity

Jan 2019