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Synacor

Buffalo, US · New York corporation · 3 known investors

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Synacor provides cloud-based software and services for video, internet, and communications providers, device manufacturers, governments, and enterprises. Its offerings focus on access and communications products delivered as a service.

Founders & leadership

WJ
William J. StuartExecutive
HBHimesh Bhise
Himesh BhiseCEO and Board Director [Nasdaq: SYNC]2014–2021Himesh Bhise has held executive and board roles at public and private-equity-backed companies, managing organizations across enterprise software, SaaS, media, advertising technology, and broadband. He has led businesses spanning $100 million to $2 billion in revenue, with experience in recurring-revenue growth, product innovation, M&A, and capital markets.
DHDrake Harvey
Drake HarveyChief Executive Officer (CEO)Drake Harvey previously held executive leadership roles at Compute North, where he oversaw expansion of data center hosting capacity and revenue growth from $75M to $390M; Newfold Digital, where he managed product launches and organizational integration following acquisitions; and Continuum Interactive, where he led operations preceding an acquisition. He is now Chief Executive Officer of Synacor.
IBIra Berger
Ira BergerChief Finance Officer (CFO)CFO at Synacor with more than 20 years of executive experience across Fortune 500 companies, private equity-backed firms, and early-stage ventures in capital-intensive industries and SaaS. He has worked in financial planning, investor relations, capital markets, and M&A.
ACAnthony Chadd
Anthony ChaddChief Revenue Officer (CRO), ZimbraChief Revenue Officer at Zimbra within Synacor, Anthony Chadd previously held sales leadership roles where he managed both direct and channel programs, scaling annual recurring revenue regionally and globally.
BCBret Cunningham
Bret CunninghamChief Product Officer (CPO)Bret Cunningham founded a technology company in 2010 that was acquired through multiple transactions, ultimately becoming part of publicly traded Cognizant; he has held executive roles in product management, corporate strategy, and business development across Fortune 50 and startup environments.
GCGeorge Chamoun
George ChamounFounder & President, Sales, Marketing1998–2016Vice Chairperson at Launch NY

Board

JL
Jordan LevyBoard director
AKAndrew Kau
Andrew KauMember Board of Directors1998–2021Partner at Walden Catalyst
GG
Gary GinsbergBoard director
MF
Marwan FawazBoard director
SMScott Murphy
Scott MurphyDirector2004–2009Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer at Advantage Capital Partners

Investors · 3

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$4.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$4.9MraisedSep 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gary GinsbergDirector
  • Jordan LevyDirector
  • William J. StuartExecutive Officer
  • Marwan FawazDirector
  • Andrew KauDirector
  • Scott MurphyDirector
  • Michael MontgomeryDirector
  • Himesh BhiseExecutive Officer, Director
  • George ChamounExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$6.2M
Amount sold
$4.9M
First sale
Sep 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Synacor do?
Synacor provides cloud-based software and services for video, internet, and communications providers, device manufacturers, governments, and enterprises. Its offerings focus on access and communications products delivered as a service.
Who are Synacor's investors?
Synacor's investors include Carbide Ventures, North Atlantic Capital, Walden Catalyst.
How much funding has Synacor raised?
Synacor has disclosed $4.9M raised across 1 round.
Where is Synacor headquartered?
Synacor is headquartered in Buffalo, US.