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Synaptics
NASDAQ: SYNAIncorporated in Delaware · 4 known investors
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Synaptics develops AI and sensing hardware platforms for edge computing applications, including smart cameras and interface technologies. The company serves OEMs, system integrators, and embedded developers building intelligent IoT and industrial devices.
Founders & leadership
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Federico FagginFounder
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Rahul PatelPresident & Chief Executive Officer, and Board DirectorHe brings over 30 years of semiconductor and telecommunications industry experience, including leadership roles managing multi-billion-dollar technology businesses and global engineering and business organizations at Fortune 500 companies.
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Ken RizviSenior Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerKen Rizvi held senior finance roles at Synaptics, including Chief Financial Officer and Interim CEO, and has led global teams across electronics manufacturing, capital markets, M&A, and semiconductor operations. He holds a B.A. in Economics from Yale University and an Executive MBA from the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.
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Lisa BodensteinerSenior Vice President and Chief Legal OfficerShe has advised boards and executive teams at publicly listed technology, cleantech, and energy companies through IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructurings, with transaction experience exceeding $20 billion across her career.
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Satish GanesanSVP & GM Edge Interface & Sensing | Chief Strategy OfficerSatish Ganesan is Senior Vice President and General Manager of Edge Interface & Sensing and Chief Strategy Officer at Synaptics. He brings over 25 years of executive leadership in semiconductor, edge AI, data-center infrastructure, and connectivity businesses, with prior experience managing large-scale operations, enterprise transformation, and strategic partnerships.
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Vikram GuptaChief Product Officer, SVP and GM, Edge Compute and Connectivity DivisionVikram Gupta is Senior Vice President, General Manager of Edge Compute & Connectivity, and Chief Product Officer at Synaptics. He brings 30+ years of experience in edge AI, processors, connectivity, and semiconductors, including prior executive roles at Infineon, Cypress, and Broadcom, and co-founded a Bluetooth company that was later acquired.
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Ramesh KesanupalliFounder
Investors · 4
Crosslink Capitallisted by Crosslink CapitalMenlo Park · $1M – $9M
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Oak Investment Partnerslisted by Oak Investment PartnersWilton
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Blumberg CapitalreportedMiami · $500K – $5M
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Gradient VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $100K – $10M
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Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025
- $6MSeed roundOct 2025 · 2 sources
Blumberg Capital (lead), Gradient Ventures (lead)
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5 people who came through Synaptics went on to found or lead other companies.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Synaptics do?
- Synaptics develops AI and sensing hardware platforms for edge computing applications, including smart cameras and interface technologies. The company serves OEMs, system integrators, and embedded developers building intelligent IoT and industrial devices.
- Who founded Synaptics?
- Synaptics was founded by Carver Mead, Federico Faggin.
- Who are Synaptics's investors?
- Synaptics's investors include Crosslink Capital, Oak Investment Partners, Blumberg Capital, Gradient Ventures.
- How much funding has Synaptics raised?
- Synaptics has disclosed $6M raised across 1 round.