LISNR provides ultrasonic data-over-sound technology that transmits micro-communications between devices using standard speakers and microphones. The platform offers LISNR Point for 1:1 ultrasonic data transfer and authentication, and LISNR Zone for concurrent transmission to multiple devices. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cincinnati, United States, LISNR has raised approximately $16.4M in Series C funding from investors including Visa, Synchrony, Mastercard, Intel Capital, and Mercury Fund. The company's ultrasonic technology enables contactless transactions, proximity-based authentication, and device-to-device communication without requiring Bluetooth, WiFi, or NFC, offering a secure alternative for payment verification, access control, and IoT device pairing. The company employs 45 people and has deployed its technology with financial institutions, retailers, and sports venues for proximity-based customer engagement and authentication.
LISNR
Series CLISNR provides ultrasonic data-over-sound technology that transmits micro-communications between devices using standard speakers and microphones. The platform offers LISNR Point for 1:1 ultrasonic data transfer and authentication, and LISNR Zone for concurrent transmission to multiple devices. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cincinnati, United States, LISNR has raised approximately $16.4M in Series C funding…
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