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Listen Labs raises $69M after viral billboard hiring stunt to scale AI customer interviews

Listen Labs secured $69 million in Series B funding to scale its AI-powered customer interview platform. The company uses AI to find participants, conduct in-depth interviews, and deliver insights rapidly, aiming to revolutionize traditional market research by combining depth and scalability. This funding round, led by Ribbit Capital, values Listen Labs at $500 million and follows a viral marketing stunt that successfully attracted engineering talent.

VentureBeat AI·Jan 16, 2026

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