Bose

The company will expand its team and product offerings, including direct-to-consumer operations, thanks to the FDA's approval of over-the-counter sales of hearing aids.

When paired with the connected Bose Hear app, users can fit, program and control SoundControl hearing aids directly from a smartphone.   

Aaptiv, a fast-growing New York-based digital fitness content-maker, has added a follow-on investment from Bose Ventures, the investment arm of technology company Bose Corporation, to its recent $22 million Series C round, bringing the total up to $23 million.