South African company Lexie Hearing, developed by hearX Group and a market leader in US hearing healthcare, has been named on TIME’s third annual TIME100 Most Influential Companies list.
The renowned list highlights companies making an extraordinary impact around the world. To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations from its global network of contributors and correspondents as well as from outside experts. Then TIME editors evaluated each on key factors, including impact, innovation, ambition, and success. The result is a diverse group of 100 businesses helping chart an essential path forward.
Lexie Hearing is on the list, alongside fellow African companies M-KOPA Solar and Zipline as well as many famous global names such as SpaceX, Apple and Stripe. Developed by hearX Group, an impact-driven company that has provided over two million hearing tests in 191 countries globally, Lexie’s OTC hearing aids help make hearing care more affordable and accessible.
Available in more than 12,000 stores across the US for a fraction of the cost of prescription hearing aids, the devices are helping people take control of their hearing and shaping the future of hearing health.
“It’s an incredible honour to be recognised by TIME, next to some of the world’s most iconic brands. At Lexie, we work every day to create accessible hearing care for everyone, everywhere, and we’re thankful to TIME for recognising our positive global impact,” said Nic Klopper, Lexie Hearing founder and CEO.
