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.

Synaptics

NASDAQ: SYNA

Incorporated 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.

AI & Machine LearningHardwareIoTSemiconductors

Founders & leadership

Carver Mead

Federico Faggin

Investors · 4

Crosslink CapitalSan Francisco · $1M – $9M

Oak Investment PartnersWilton

Blumberg Capitalreported · 2 sourcesMiami · $500K – $5M

Gradient Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$6M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

$6MSeed roundOct 2025 · 2 sources
Blumberg Capital (lead), Gradient Ventures (lead)
Source ↗

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Synaptics went on to found or lead other companies.

Benjamin TeeResearch and Development InternFounded Hannah Life +1 Antonio MonrealSenior System Design EngineerFounded Revise Robotics

Competitors · 2

by search overlap

Force101158 shared keywordsDell designs and sells computing hardware including laptops (XPS, Alienware gaming), monitors, webcams, and PowerEdge servers, along with IT lifecycle management and support services. It serves consumers, students, and business/enterprise IT teams.

Intel,562 shared keywordsIntel designs and manufactures semiconductor processors for data center, consumer, and embedded applications, including Xeon server processors, Arc graphics processors, and mobile processors. The company serves enterprises, device manufacturers, and consumers globally.

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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.