Synonym
New York, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation · 4 known investors
Synonym builds tools for biomanufacturing companies to model bioprocesses, run techno-economic analysis, and find production facilities. Its platform includes engineering solutions for cost and viability modeling and a facility-matching network that connects companies to fermentation and bioproduction capacity.
Founders & leadership
Synonym was founded in 2021 by Joshua Elias Lachter, Edward Shenderovich, and Joshua Lachter.
Investors · 4
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$23.7M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2022–2025
▶$18.4MraisedNov 2025 · 52 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$18.4MraisedNov 2025 · 52 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Joshua Elias LachterDirector
- Edward ShenderovichExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $20.6M
- Amount sold
- $18.4M
- First sale
- Oct 2025
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.1MraisedAug 2022 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MraisedAug 2022 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Edward ShenderovichExecutive Officer, Director
- Joshua Elias LachterDirector
- Offering amount
- $4M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- First sale
- Aug 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$3.1MraisedAug 2022 · 28 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$3.1MraisedAug 2022 · 28 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Edward ShenderovichExecutive Officer, Director
- Joshua Elias LachterDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.1M
- Amount sold
- $3.1M
- First sale
- Feb 2022
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2021
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Synonym do?
- Synonym builds tools for biomanufacturing companies to model bioprocesses, run techno-economic analysis, and find production facilities. Its platform includes engineering solutions for cost and viability modeling and a facility-matching network that connects companies to fermentation and bioproduction capacity.
- Who founded Synonym?
- Synonym was founded by Joshua Elias Lachter, Edward Shenderovich, Joshua Lachter in 2021.
- Who are Synonym's investors?
- Synonym's investors include Blue Horizon Corporation, Clocktower Ventures, Earth Venture Capital, Giant Ventures Global Llp.
- How much funding has Synonym raised?
- Synonym has disclosed $23.7M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Synonym headquartered?
- Synonym is headquartered in New York, US.