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ProvenMetal

YC S26

San Francisco, US · Founded 2026 · 4 employees · Hiring · 8 known investors

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ProvenMetal manufactures printed circuit boards with fast seven-day turnaround and 100% X-ray inspection coverage. The company serves hardware manufacturers requiring rapid prototyping and assembly with domestic US-based production.

Also known as Syncra Technologies, Inc. · Syncra

Advanced ManufacturingHardwareRoboticsManufacturingElectronicsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S26)

ProvenMetal was founded in 2026 by Johnny Doyle and Will Carkner.

JDJohnny Doyle
Johnny DoyleCo-Founder & CEOJohnny Doyle studied Engineering with Management at Trinity College before working on IoT building management systems. He is co-founder and CEO of ProvenMetal.
WCWill Carkner
Will CarknerCo-founder & CTOHe previously worked as an electrical engineer at Lumindt developing hydrogen battery systems and studied electrical engineering at Trinity College Dublin, with research experience in metagenomics at Imperial College London.

Investors · 8

Transpose Platform Managementlisted by Transpose Platform ManagementSan Francisco

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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645 VenturesreportedNew York · $1M – $15M

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A3 VenturesreportedGrand Cayman

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Alumni VenturesreportedManchester · $100K – $10M

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Collab+CurrencyreportedNew York

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Metsu Capitalreported

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Companies working in the same space as ProvenMetal.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Syncra Technologies, Inc.

In the news

ProvenMetal - Fast-turn, American made PCBsycombinator.com · Jul 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does ProvenMetal do?
ProvenMetal manufactures printed circuit boards with fast seven-day turnaround and 100% X-ray inspection coverage. The company serves hardware manufacturers requiring rapid prototyping and assembly with domestic US-based production.
Who founded ProvenMetal?
ProvenMetal was founded by Johnny Doyle, Will Carkner in 2026.
Who are ProvenMetal's investors?
ProvenMetal's investors include Rebel Fund, Transpose Platform Management, Y Combinator, 645 Ventures, A3 Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Collab+Currency, Metsu Capital.
Where is ProvenMetal headquartered?
ProvenMetal is headquartered in San Francisco, US.