# LISNR: Information technology & services, Cincinnati, United States

> LISNR: LISNR is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2012. Based in Cincinnati, United States. Founded 2012.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/lisnr (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# LISNR

LISNR is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2012.

Funding reported Last round: Non equity assistance

Information technology & services Cincinnati, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 31 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $31M in dollars
- **Last round:** Non equity assistance Sept 2020

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for LISNR has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About LISNR

LISNR is a technology company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 2012.

It specializes in data-over-audio technology, particularly through its ultrasonic SDK called Radius. This innovative platform enables brands to engage customers throughout their shopping journey by facilitating secure and contactless data transfer using standard speakers and microphones, without the need for specialized hardware or internet connectivity. The Radius ultrasonic SDK utilizes inaudible "Smart Tones" to transmit data for various applications, including proximity detection, identity verification, and contactless payments. This technology offers an alternative to traditional radio frequency and Bluetooth solutions, enhancing interactions from TV ads to in-store experiences. LISNR serves a diverse range of clients, including major brands like Ticketmaster, Jaguar Land Rover, Visa, and Intel, and operates in eight countries, powering over 100 million devices.

## What company datasets say LISNR raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$31M** in dollars

Rounds **11**

Last round **Non equity assistance**

Last round date **Sept 2020**

Investors listed **22**

SEC Form D **$4.4M sold, 3 filings, last Aug 2014**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 1 on the team.

- **Rodney Williams** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Michael Venerable* *Monique Idlett* *Nick MacShane*

## On 5 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Progress Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/progress-ventures)
- [CincyTech](https://millionrounds.com/fund/cincytech)
- [Mercury Fund](https://millionrounds.com/fund/mercury-fund)
- [LeadX Capital Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/leadx-capital-partners)
- [Urban Capital Network](https://millionrounds.com/fund/urban-capital-network)

Each firm lists LISNR on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 513210, 541810, SIC 7372, 7311
- **Region:** Ohio
- **Revenue:** $4.5M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/lisnr)

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