What is LISNR?
LISNR operates as a sophisticated ultrasonic proximity platform, specializing in the delivery of secure, contactless engagement solutions. By utilizing sound-based data transmission, the company enables seamless authentication, loyalty gamification, and proximity-based promotions without the friction associated with traditional connectivity protocols. Its core offerings, such as the Radius Ultrasonic SDK, empower enterprises in the finance, retail, and mobility sectors to transform standard customer touchpoints into highly personalized, secure interactions. Through this unique technological approach, LISNR effectively bridges the gap between physical presence and digital engagement, ensuring that businesses can maintain high-fidelity connections with their user base in an increasingly contactless economy.
How much funding has LISNR raised?
LISNR has raised a total of $19.2M across 8 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$850K
Unspecified
$250K
Multiple Rounds
$7.1M
Series B
$10M
Debt
$350K
Debt
$630K
Other Financing Round (2013): $850K with participation from SeedInvest and R/GA
Unspecified (2013): $250K led by CincyTech
Private Equity (2014): $1.5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2014): $2.1M featuring Progress Ventures
Series A (2014): $3.5M backed by Mercury Fund, Serra Ventures, Jump Capital, Progress Ventures, and CincyTech
Series B (2015): $10M with participation from Mercury Fund, R/GA, Jump Capital, and Intel Capital
Debt (2020): $350K led by PPP
Debt (2021): $630K supported by PPP
Key Investors in LISNR
Jump Capital
Jump Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage founders focused on solving challenges in fintech, application software, and infrastructure software.
Intel Capital
Intel Capital is a global investment division of Intel that targets innovative startups in artificial intelligence, 5G, and next-generation computing technologies.
CincyTech
CincyTech is a public-private seed-stage investor specializing in enterprise software, business applications, and digital health innovation.
What's next for LISNR?
With the support of its latest strategic investment, LISNR is poised to deepen its market penetration and expand its enterprise-grade infrastructure. The company's roadmap focuses on enhancing the scalability of its Quest platform, ensuring that it remains the industry standard for secure, proximity-based authentication. As the demand for frictionless, secure digital experiences continues to rise, LISNR is well-positioned to capitalize on its technological moat. Future growth initiatives will likely prioritize the integration of its ultrasonic capabilities into broader IoT ecosystems, further cementing its role as a foundational layer for modern customer engagement strategies. By maintaining its focus on high-security, low-latency data transmission, LISNR is set to drive significant value for its enterprise partners and stakeholders alike.
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