Synapse was founded by Paul Benson in 2025.

Who are Synapse's investors?

Synapse's investors include In-Q-Tel.

How much funding has Synapse raised?

Synapse has disclosed $36.3M raised across 1 round.

Synapse

Founded 2025 · 81 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Synapse, part of Capgemini Invent, provides design and technology innovation services focused on sustainability and climate solutions. The company helps clients reduce product carbon footprints, develop climate technologies, and build circular economy capabilities across energy, transportation, agriculture, and built environments.

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Founders & leadership

Synapse was founded in 2025 by Paul Benson.

Paul Benson FounderPaul Benson co-founded Synapse in 2011 and has over two decades of experience in performance marketing across B2B technology, e-commerce, retail, and non-profit sectors. He has led integrated marketing programs for startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Erik TolzmannManager

Nick CravalhoManager

Robert Andrew BaldridgeManager

Investors · 1

In-Q-Tellisted by In-Q-TelTysons · $100K – $2.5M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$36.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

▶$36.3MraisedJun 2026 · 7 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Erik TolzmannDirector
Nick CravalhoDirector
Robert Andrew BaldridgeDirector

Offering amount: $36.3M
Amount sold: $36.3M
First sale: Dec 2025
Incorporated: Limited Liability Company, Washington, 2025
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 Synapse do?: Synapse, part of Capgemini Invent, provides design and technology innovation services focused on sustainability and climate solutions. The company helps clients reduce product carbon footprints, develop climate technologies, and build circular economy capabilities across energy, transportation, agriculture, and built environments.
Who founded Synapse?: Synapse was founded by Paul Benson in 2025.
Who are Synapse's investors?: Synapse's investors include In-Q-Tel.
How much funding has Synapse raised?: Synapse has disclosed $36.3M raised across 1 round.