Indigo Capital has acquired a minority stake in Vivason
May 2026 — Indigo Capital has acquired a minority stake in Vivason, a leading network of hearing care centers, to support the company’s growth and enable management to increase its ownership stake.
Indigo Capital is an independent private equity firm headquartered in Paris and Lyon that partners with entrepreneurs, management teams and families to accelerate growth and strengthen their businesses. The firm focuses on lower mid-cap investments, typically ranging from US$8 million to US$46 million, helping high-potential small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) scale into leading European mid-sized companies.
Vivason is a network of hearing care centers specializing in audiology services, offering hearing assessments, fittings for leading hearing aid brands and personalized follow-up care. The company differentiates itself through transparent and competitive pricing, making hearing solutions more accessible across France.
Clariane is a European care services group supporting people in vulnerable situations through three main activities: care homes; healthcare facilities and services; and home and alternative living solutions. The group operates across several European countries and provides long-term and specialty care services, including post-acute rehabilitation and mental health services.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in France acted as the buy-side advisor to Indigo Capital in its minority investment in Vivason.
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