Synaps
A collaborative design platform positioned to rival AutoCAD by offering a Figma-like, design-first CAD experience for architects and engineering teams.
Overview
Synaps builds a collaborative, design-focused CAD platform aimed at architects, designers and engineering teams seeking an alternative to legacy CAD tools. Public coverage frames its product as combining a Figma-style interface with architecture-focused workflows, positioning it as a modern, design-first rival to AutoCAD. The company’s key differentiator is its emphasis on a streamlined, collaborative UI and product design orientation for building and documenting architectural projects. Synaps closed a pre-seed round reported at €3.06 million (listed total $4M) on 2026-05-01, giving it initial capital to scale product development and go-to-market efforts.
Funding History
“If Figma and Lovable had a child that became an architect”: Synaps raises €3.06 million to rival AutoCAD
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much has Synaps raised in total?
- Synaps has raised a total of $4M across 1 funding round.
- Who are Synaps's investors?
- Synaps's investors include Undisclosed.
- What does Synaps do?
- Synaps builds a collaborative, design-focused CAD platform aimed at architects, designers and engineering teams seeking an alternative to legacy CAD tools. Public coverage frames its product as combining a Figma-style interface with architecture-focused workflows, positioning it as a modern, design-first rival to AutoCAD. The company’s key differentiator is its emphasis on a streamlined, collaborative UI and product design orientation for building and documenting architectural projects. Synaps closed a pre-seed round reported at €3.06 million (listed total $4M) on 2026-05-01, giving it initial capital to scale product development and go-to-market efforts.
- Where is Synaps headquartered?
- Synaps is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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