Equivalent
Techstars '23Asheville, US · Founded 2021 · 12 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Equivalents SVG reduces file sizes at scale to lower internet energy consumption and improve digital content accessibility and sustainability. The company serves web developers and content creators seeking to optimize performance and environmental impact.
Founders & leadership
Equivalent was founded in 2021 by Heather S. Neff.
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Heather S. NeffFounderHeather S. Neff has over 25 years of experience in design, UX, and web development, and is the founder of Equivalent, which optimizes graphics to reduce file sizes and improve web performance and accessibility.
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Tom SikoraCEOTom Sikora is CEO of Equivalent, which builds SVG optimization software to reduce file sizes and lower internet energy consumption. He previously held executive roles in banking technology, operations, consumer research, and data analytics, with experience in user experience measurement and a pending patent for a data measurement technique.
Investors · 1
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Equivalent do?
- Equivalents SVG reduces file sizes at scale to lower internet energy consumption and improve digital content accessibility and sustainability. The company serves web developers and content creators seeking to optimize performance and environmental impact.
- Who founded Equivalent?
- Equivalent was founded by Heather S. Neff in 2021.
- Who are Equivalent's investors?
- Equivalent's investors include Techstars.
- Where is Equivalent headquartered?
- Equivalent is headquartered in Asheville, US.



