SYNCERE Raises $11M Pre-Seed to Bring Home Robotics to the Mass Market
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Palo Alto-based SYNCERE announced $11 million in pre-seed funding led by a16z Speedrun, with participation from Draper Associates, Physical World, Sequel, SeaX Ventures and others. Founded by roboticists Dr. Aaron Tan and Dr. Angus Fung, the company is scaling production of LUME, its first product—a sculptural floor lamp that performs household chores like folding laundry, tidying, and making beds. Named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026, LUME starts at $2,699 and gains new capabilities through software updates without requiring new hardware. The funding will accelerate ongoing deliveries, expand manufacturing capacity, and extend SYNCERE's physical AI capabilities into new commercial applications.
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Palo Alto-based SYNCERE announced $11 million in pre-seed funding led by a16z Speedrun, with participation from Draper Associates, Physical World, Sequel, SeaX Ventures and others. Founded by roboticists Dr. Aaron Tan and Dr. Angus Fung, the company is scaling production of LUME, its first product—a sculptural floor lamp that performs household chores like folding laundry, tidying, and making beds. Named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026, LUME starts at $2,699 and gains new capabilities through software updates without requiring new hardware. The funding will accelerate ongoing deliveries, expand manufacturing capacity, and extend SYNCERE's physical AI capabilities into new commercial applications.
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