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Syncly

YC W23

San Francisco, US · Founded 2022 · 15 employees · Hiring · 8 known investors

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Syncly is an AI-native platform that monitors brand mentions and sentiment across video social platforms like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, and identifies creators for influencer marketing campaigns. The platform serves fast-moving brands seeking social intelligence, creator discovery, and customer feedback analysis.

Also known as Deep BlueDot, Inc. · Deep BlueDot

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSocialGenerative AIB2BSocial MediaMarketingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W23)

Syncly was founded in 2022 by Joseph Lee, Jongsoo Keum, Kwan Yoon, and Alex Hong.

JLJoseph Lee
Joseph LeeFounderHe holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, graduating in 2021.
JKJongsoo Keum
Jongsoo KeumFounder
KYKwan Yoon
Kwan YoonFounder
AHAlex Hong
Alex HongAlex Hong is co-founder and CEO of Syncly, an AI-native platform for monitoring brand mentions and sentiment across video social media platforms and identifying creators for influencer marketing campaigns.

Investors · 8

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Celero Ventures Ltd.listed by Celero Ventures Ltd.St Helier

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Rebel Fundlisted by Rebel FundSan Francisco · $100K – $5M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Fast VenturesreportedSeoul

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SBVAreportedSeoul · $1M – $2.5M

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SoftBank Vision FundreportedLondon

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Valon Capitalreported

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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In the news

Syncly Social - Find Creators by What's Actually in Their Contentycombinator.com · Apr 2026Syncly Social - AI social listening for videoycombinator.com · Aug 2025Syncly Social - AI social listening platform for modern brandsycombinator.com · Feb 2025Syncly - Get product insights from everyday customer communication for fast-growing companiesycombinator.com · Jun 2024Syncly raises $3.3m to help cx teams transform customer feedback into actionable insight at scale - Syncly - Customer insights on autopilotsyncly.app · Nov 2023🚀 Syncly — AI customer feedback analytics that drives retentionycombinator.com · Mar 2023Syncly Funding | $1.1M - $5M Revenue | Complete Analysis | Extruct AIextruct.ai

Frequently asked questions

What does Syncly do?
Syncly is an AI-native platform that monitors brand mentions and sentiment across video social platforms like TikTok, Reels, and Shorts, and identifies creators for influencer marketing campaigns. The platform serves fast-moving brands seeking social intelligence, creator discovery, and customer feedback analysis.
Who founded Syncly?
Syncly was founded by Joseph Lee, Jongsoo Keum, Kwan Yoon, Alex Hong in 2022.
Who are Syncly's investors?
Syncly's investors include 500 Global, Celero Ventures Ltd., Rebel Fund, Y Combinator, Fast Ventures, SBVA, SoftBank Vision Fund, Valon Capital.
Where is Syncly headquartered?
Syncly is headquartered in San Francisco, US.