SugarSync Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2004

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

SugarSync General Information

Description

Developer of cloud synchronization software designed for data backup and file sharing. The company's platform enables multi-folder synchronization across unlimited devices without reorganizing local structures, providing residents with automatic background backups, file versioning recovery, and secure administrative controls for remote data management.

Contact Information

Website
www1.sugarsync.com
Formerly Known As
Sharpcast
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 360 Park Ave South
  • 17th Floor
  • New York, NY 10010
  • United States
Primary Industry
Network Management Software
Other Industries
Business/Productivity Software
Parent Company
Ziff Davis
Vertical(s)
SaaS, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 360 Park Ave South
  • 17th Floor
  • New York, NY 10010
  • United States

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SugarSync Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
10. Merger/Acquisition 24-Mar-2015 Completed Generating Revenue
9. Debt - General 21-Nov-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
8. Secondary Transaction - Private 14-Aug-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
7. Later Stage VC 14-May-2013 Completed Generating Revenue
6. Later Stage VC 29-Jun-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC (Series D) 29-Feb-2012 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Debt - General 30-Sep-2011 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Early Stage VC (Series AA) 15-Jan-2009 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Early Stage VC (Series B) 08-Mar-2006 $13.5M $16.5M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Early Stage VC (Series A) 11-Aug-2005 $3M $3M Completed Generating Revenue
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SugarSync Comparisons

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Developer of cloud synchronization software designed for data backup and file sharing. The company's platform enables mu
Network Management Software
New York, NY

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San Francisco, CA
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SugarSync Competitors (43)

One of SugarSync’s 43 competitors is Carbonite, a Formerly VC-backed company based in Boston, MA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Carbonite Formerly VC-backed Boston, MA
Encyro Corporation San Francisco, CA
Vaultize Formerly VC-backed Pune, India
Acronis Private Equity-Backed Schaffhausen, Switzerland
TeamDrive Systems Corporation Hamburg, Germany
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SugarSync Patents

  • 3

    Total Documents Applications and Grants

  • Total Patents Families

  • Granted

  • Pending

  • Expiring in next 12 mo

SugarSync Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20060101064-A1 Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system Inactive 08-Nov-2004
WO-2006053019-A2 Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system Inactive 08-Nov-2004
WO-2006053019-A3 Method and apparatus for a file sharing and synchronization system Inactive 08-Nov-2004 G06F16/48

SugarSync Former Investors (12)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Coral Group Venture Capital Minority
Draper Fisher Jurvetson Management Venture Capital Minority
ESO Fund Secondary Buyer Minority
Hatteras Investment Partners Fund of Funds Minority
Hercules Capital (San Mateo) Lender/Debt Provider Minority
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SugarSync FAQs

  • When was SugarSync founded?

    SugarSync was founded in 2004.

  • Where is SugarSync headquartered?

    SugarSync is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What industry is SugarSync in?

    SugarSync’s primary industry is Network Management Software.

  • Is SugarSync a private or public company?

    SugarSync is a Private company.

  • What is SugarSync’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for SugarSync is .

  • How much funding has SugarSync raised over time?

    SugarSync has raised $63M.

  • Who are SugarSync’s investors?

    Coral Group, Draper Fisher Jurvetson Management, ESO Fund, Hatteras Investment Partners, and Hercules Capital (San Mateo) are 5 of 12 investors who have invested in SugarSync.

  • Who are SugarSync’s competitors?

    Carbonite, Encyro, Vaultize, Acronis, and TeamDrive Systems are some of the 43 competitors of SugarSync.

  • When was SugarSync acquired?

    SugarSync was acquired on 24-Mar-2015.

  • Who acquired SugarSync?

    SugarSync was acquired by Ziff Davis.

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