Synacor
Buffalo, US · New York corporation · 2 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
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William J. StuartExecutive
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Himesh BhiseinCEO 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.
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Drake HarveyinChief 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.
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Ira BergerinChief 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.
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Anthony ChaddinChief 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.
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Bret CunninghaminChief 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.
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Board
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Jordan LevyBoard director
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Gary GinsbergBoard director
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Marwan FawazBoard director
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Scott MurphyinDirector2004–2009Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer at Advantage Capital Partners
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$4.9MraisedSep 2015 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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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.
- 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.