Sync Computing
Cloud optimisation company
- 1-20 employees
- B2B
- Manufacturing
- SaaS
- Cloud Computing
- Central Square, Cambridge, MA
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Company mission
To create a future of computing no longer dictated by single chips, but by the orchestration of thousands.
Our take
In recent years, cloud computing has become a massive focus for companies that have gone remote. However, recent studies suggest that many businesses exceed their cloud budgets by up to 40%. Sync Computing is part of an emerging trend of cloud optimisation start-ups that help businesses run their systems faster and more efficiently. Sync use algorithms to accelerate work, lower overhead costs, and lower computing carbon footprints.
Whilst there may be a flowering industry in cloud cost solutions, many are focused on high-level optimisation or workflow and workload tuning support. Sync Computing, founded by researchers and technical staff at the Lincoln Lab, believe it goes further than the competition with its low-level infrastructure configuration solutions.
That being said, it can be hard to convince potential clients that what Sync Computing is doing is different from the many other companies optimising and supporting the cloud. Whilst demand is high for businesses to lower computing costs, pitching your cloud solution USP to them can be difficult if your audience isn’t well versed in technical language.
But money talks and Sync Computing has continued to raise significant funding, exemplifying its value as it continues to expand.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Comprehensive health plans
- Competitive equity
- Generous parental and family leave
- Retirement 401K
- Learning and Development
- Flexible Hours and Locations
Company values
- Open Communication - Dig in and whiteboard some ideas. Doors are always open.
- Boldness - Sync is in the disruption business. They go for big ideas.
- Diversity - No echo chambers, Sync embrace different backgrounds and opinions.
- Accountability - Sync rely on each other to deliver their individual goals.
- Culture of Learning - Never be afraid to ask, it’s the fastest way to learn.
- Respect - No jerks allowed. Everyone deserves respect.
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2022
$12m
EARLY VC
Jan 2022
$6.1m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $19.4m
Leadership
Jeff Chou
(CEO)PhD in EECS from UC Berkeley as an NDSEG Fellow was a Batelle Post-Doctoral Scholar at MIT, and is an Entrepreneurial Research Fellow at Activate. Previously a technical staff member at MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
Suraj Bramhavar
(CTO)Previously Researcher at MIT Lincoln Laboratory and Intel Labs, where their research focused on integrated photonics for next generation computing systems. Received B.S, M.S, and Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from Boston University and is an Entrepreneurial Research Fellow at Activate.