Synchron
Synchron develops implantable neurotechnology for medical applications and has raised $330 million in funding. The Brooklyn-based company employs 134 people, with engineering being its largest function.
The growth story
Synchron grew from 88 to 134 employees between 2021 and 2026, raising $330M along the way, most recently a Series D in November 2025.
About
Synchron creates implantable devices that interface with the brain to address neurological conditions. Its technology targets unmet medical needs, though specific applications are not detailed in the available information.
The company has secured substantial funding, reaching $330 million through a Series D round in late 2025. Its workforce of 134 suggests a focus on scaling its engineering and development capabilities, though recent headcount growth data is unavailable.
Founders and leadership
Engineering is Synchron's largest department, with 18 employees. The company's leadership includes investors from ARCH Venture Partners and Bezos Expeditions, indicating strong venture backing.
The Synchron org chart
Thomas Oxley (CEO) leads 41 mapped leaders with 3 direct reports. Click +N to expand a team; names link to the person’s public profile.
Departments, and which ones grew
Headcount by function: Engineering 20 (-41% YoY), Operations 16 (+60% YoY), Research 15 (+15% YoY), Entrepreneurship 9 (+13% YoY), Information Technology 9 (-10% YoY), Business Development 7 (+17% YoY).
Talent flow
Synchron recruits heavily from medical device companies, with Medtronic being its top source of hires. Alumni frequently move to Meta, Precision Neuroscience, and other neurotechnology firms.
Most common previous employers of Synchron staff: Medtronic (7), Stryker (3), BrainScope (3), Biolinq (3), Abbott (3), Boston Scientific (3). Former Synchron employees most often moved to Meta (4), Precision Neuroscience (4), University of Melbourne (2), Medtronic (2), Palantir Technologies (2), Ultra Bionics (2).
Alumni worth knowing
The Synchron mafia
Synchron alumni have founded four companies, including Ultra Bionics, which employs seven people, and Tangible Neurotech, an advisory firm.
5Michael Haines, was Senior Research And Development Engineer until 2024Angus Begg, was Senior Research And Development Engineer until 2024Zoey Toffoli, was Senior Marketing Communications and Brand Manager until 2025Riki Banerjee, was Chief Technology Officer until 2025Gary Castro, was VP Finance & Administration (retired) until 2025Web traffic
Traffic mix: 41% direct, 49% search, 2% social, 1% paid.
What this company is made of
Most common skills at Synchron: Medical Devices (28), Microsoft Office (27), Data Analysis (24), Leadership (24), Research Skills (23), Python (Programming Language) (19), Microsoft Excel (18), Project Management (18).
Where the team actually sits
Synchron people are concentrated in New York, United States (20), California, United States (13), United States (10), New York City Metropolitan Area (7).
Search footprint
Synchron attracts about 847 organic search visits a month, traffic worth roughly $1K a month if bought through ads. It gained 50 ranking keywords and lost 55 in the last period.
Frequently asked
Synchron has 134 employees as of September 2026.
Synchron has raised $330M in total, most recently a Series D round in November 2025.
Thomas Oxley (CEO) sits at the top of Synchron's reporting structure, with 3 direct reports.
The most common previous employers of current Synchron staff are Medtronic (7 people), Stryker (3 people), BrainScope (3 people).
Former Synchron employees most often move to Meta (4), Precision Neuroscience (4), University of Melbourne (2).
At least 4 companies have a founder who previously worked at Synchron, including Ultra Bionics, Toffoli Creative, Tangible Neurotech, an advisory company.
Synchron attracts about 847 organic search visits a month, worth roughly $1K a month in equivalent ad spend.
The most common skills among Synchron staff are Medical Devices, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Leadership, Research Skills.
Synchron staff are concentrated in New York, United States (20), California, United States (13), United States (10).
Synchron has about 20 people in Engineering, down 41% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Synchron has about 16 people in Operations, up 60% over the past year, as of September 2026.
Computed from 78 current and 103 former Synchron profiles, as of September 2026. Source: Crustdata.
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