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Tuned Secures $3.2 Million Seed Extension to Revolutionize Hearing Health Benefits for the Modern Workforce

Tuned, a pioneering digital hearing health company, has successfully secured an oversubscribed $3.2 million seed extension round. This significant investment, led by Unum Group with participation from Distributed Ventures, underscores the strong investor confidence in Tuned’s mission to integrate comprehensive hearing care into competitive employee health benefits.

The company addresses a critical gap in employee benefits by providing preventive and comprehensive hearing health solutions for employers. With the widespread use of headphones in both personal and professional settings, the risk of hearing loss has increased, making Tuned’s proactive approach to safeguarding employees’ well-being particularly relevant.

Tuned stands out as the only telehealth platform that supports the entire continuum of hearing care, from prevention to intervention. Led by the largest online group of audiologists in the U.S., the company’s comprehensive hearing benefit is available to over 1.4 million individuals. Unlike traditional hearing coverage options, which primarily cater to those with severe hearing issues, Tuned offers preventive screenings and education while also identifying and supporting the full spectrum of hearing loss, including mild or moderate loss and other auditory disorders.

The latest investment from Unum Group will fuel Tuned’s growth initiatives, including expanding its commercial team, enhancing its audiologist network, and developing innovative offerings for customers. This strategic funding will enable Tuned to scale its hearing health benefits for the modern workforce, further solidifying its position as a leader in the digital hearing health space.

James Hettenbach, Vice President and Head of Business Ventures at Unum Group, highlighted Tuned’s groundbreaking approach to hearing health, stating that it is shaping a future where preventive hearing care is not just an afterthought but a cornerstone of comprehensive employee health and wellness benefits. He emphasized that Tuned is helping to eliminate misconceptions and stigma surrounding hearing loss while offering an easy way for employees and their families to safeguard their hearing health.

Shawn Ellis, Managing Partner for Distributed Ventures, noted that at a time when headphones have become commonplace, increasing the risk of hearing loss, Tuned represents a proactive way for employers to simultaneously protect their employees’ well-being and distinguish themselves in the battle for talent. He expressed confidence in Tuned’s ability to serve an under-recognized market, citing its smart, nimble, and well-positioned approach.

Danny Aronson, CEO and co-founder of Tuned, emphasized the company’s unique approach, stating that unlike other hearing coverage options, Tuned offers preventive screenings and education while also identifying and supporting the full spectrum of hearing loss. He highlighted the importance of addressing a critically overlooked part of health, ensuring that millions of employees preserve their hearing health and prevent further loss, positively impacting their overall health, well-being, and productivity.

Tuned’s recent growth has been impressive, with the company adding a record number of new employer customers to its telehealth benefits platform in 2023. The company also rolled out its STAR solution, an integrated scheduling, testing, analytics, and recording platform that helps employers subject to federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations achieve compliance. Additionally, Tuned introduced its employer-sponsored pediatric benefit offering to provide hearing screenings for adolescents.

With this latest investment, Tuned is poised to continue its mission to make comprehensive hearing care a cornerstone of competitive employee health benefits, addressing a significant gap in the market and providing employers with a proactive way to safeguard their employees’ well-being.


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