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LISNR
Other B2B Software · Oakland, United States · Founded 2012
Sends data over audio enhancing the development of mobile apps MoreLess
LISNR Inc. operates an ultrasonic data platform that enables data transmission over sound. The company's technology uses inaudible sound waves, known as ultrasonic audio, to send information between devices, facilitating secure and seamless proximity-based interactions. This data-over-audio protocol allows for various applications across different industries.
The primary services offered by LISNR include proximity verification and contactless transactions. This technology is utilized by merchants for in-store customer recognition and engagement, and by financial institutions for secure payment processing. The platform is designed to work across the entire customer journey, from mobile content delivery and digital signage to security and data verification.
LISNR's business model is centered on providing its proprietary technology to other businesses. The company's client base includes major players in various sectors, such as Ticketmaster in the entertainment industry, Jaguar Land Rover in the automotive sector, and Visa in the financial services industry. The company is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, with additional offices in Chicago, Illinois.
Keywords: data-over-sound, ultrasonic technology, proximity verification, contactless transactions, mobile payments, proximity marketing, data transmission, audio-based technology, secure transactions, customer engagement
Company overview
LISNR company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Oakland, United States
- Employees
- 38
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 73.1
- Investment activity
- 1 companies · latest Jan 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
LISNR funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OtherOther financing | Sep 2020 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Nov 2019 | — | — | Intel Capital · Visa · Mercury Fund · Endeavor Catalyst | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | May 2019 | $16M | $62M | Undisclosed | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Oct 2017 | — | — | Danmar Capital · Mercury Fund · NGMP · Jump Capital | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Nov 2015 | $10M | $40M | Intel Capital · Rubicon Venture Capital · Courtside Ventures | — |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Aug 2015 | Serra Ventures | — | ||
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Feb 2015 | Techstars · R/GA Accelerator | — | ||
| EARLY VCEquity / VC | Oct 2014 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Jun 2014 | Progress Ventures · Serra Ventures · Jump Capital · CincyTech | — | ||
| SEEDEquity / VC | Oct 2013 | CincyTech | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4M | 0% | 38 |
| 2025 | $4M | 0% | 41 |
| 2024 | $4M | 0% | 30 |
| 2023 | $4M | 0% | 29 |
| 2022 | $4M | -11.1% | 39 |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 0% | 34 |
| 2020 | $4.5M | — | 42 |
Growth signals
LISNR website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for LISNR is 4.4K monthly website visits, down 13.7% over the last three months. LISNR's team declined 7.3% over the past year.
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Capital deployed
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Investors
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