Synkers is a mobile platform that instantaneously connects students seeking help in a specific subject to private tutors. Parents, high school and university students can find and book a qualified tutor in less than 30 seconds based on their preferences (price, rating, location, etc.). Tutors will have access to a large network of students and can manage their bookings through the platform.
Team: Audrey Nakad, Sybille Nakad, Zeina Sultani, Adam Ghani
Team: Audrey Nakad, Sybille Nakad, Zeina Sultani, Adam Ghani
Location: United States, Pennsylvania, Lebanon
Employees: 51-200
Total raised: $1.8M
Founded date: 2016
Investors 3
| Date | Name | Website |
| - | Speed@BDD | speedleban... |
| - | 500 Startu... | 500.co |
| - | Blackbox | blackbox.o... |
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 28.09.2020 | Series A | $1.8M | - |
Mentions in press and media 4
| Date | Title | Description |
| 29.09.2020 | Synkers raises USD 1.8M Pre-Series A funding round | Beirut: Lebanon-based Synkers, an educational technology platform that connects learners to highly qualified private teachers, has successfully raised a $1.8M Pre-Series A funding round, led by Dr. Lama and Dalia Al Sulaiman. 500 Startups, ... |
| 28.09.2020 | Lebanese edtech Synkers raises USD 1.8 million to connect students with tutors and mentors | Beirut-based edtech firm Synkers has raised USD 1.8 million in a pre-Series A round led by Lama and Dalia Al Sulaiman, who run Saudi conglomerate Rolaco Holdings, the startup said. Existing and new investors including 500 Startups (500 Falc... |
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