Syncere raises $11M pre seed
Announced 3 November 2026
◆ The Round
Syncere raised $11M in pre seed funding, announced on 3 November 2026, led by a16z Speedrun, with participation from Draper Associates, Physical World, Sequel, SeaX Ventures. The round is tracked live by Fusion42 as part of the Raise fund database and the Scout startup database.
◆ About Syncere
Palo Alto startup making Lume, a robot lamp that combines a sculptural floor lamp with a mobile home robot designed to handle household chores. Syncere is based in United States and currently at pre seed stage, operating in Robotics.
◆ Investors
Leada16z Speedrun
ParticipationDraper Associates, Physical World, Sequel, SeaX Ventures
◆ Market context
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◆ FAQ
How much did Syncere raise?
Syncere raised $11M in its pre-seed round, announced 2026-11-03.
Who invested in Syncere's pre-seed round?
The round was led by a16z Speedrun, with participation from Draper Associates, Physical World, Sequel and SeaX Ventures.
What does Syncere do?
Palo Alto startup making Lume, a robot lamp that combines a sculptural floor lamp with a mobile home robot designed to handle household chores.
Verified 3 November 2026 · Sources: public filings