Synaps Raises $3.6M Pre-Seed for AI Architecture Tools

Vienna-based startup Synaps is making significant strides in the architectural design software market, announcing a substantial $3.6 million USD pre-seed funding round. This capital infusion was led by prominent venture capital firms, including U.S.-based Plug and Play and the highly active Adriatic and Balkan region investor, Fil Rouge Capital, headquartered in Zagreb.

Synaps is developing an innovative 'AI Canvas' tailored for the global community of architects and designers, estimated at 200 million professionals. The company's core offering, 'Vecy AI', is a generative, vector-based tool designed to rapidly produce architectural floor plans from simple text prompts. This approach aims to dramatically reduce the time spent on initial design and rendering phases, a critical bottleneck in the creative process.

The company was founded by Brendon Ahmeti (CEO), Agron Bajraktari, and Kevin Cobaj, who have established a strong foundation for their venture. Following a beta launch in Tirana in November 2025, Synaps has seen impressive early traction. As of early May 2026, the platform boasts 60,000 registered users, with 1,500 daily active users and several hundred paying customers. Their social media campaigns have also reached an audience of 10 million individuals.

The architectural software sector is a multi-billion dollar industry, historically dominated by established players like Autodesk, a Nasdaq-listed giant. Synaps is positioning itself as a modern, AI-native alternative, focusing on speed and streamlined workflows. This strategy taps into a growing demand for intelligent tools that can augment human creativity rather than replace it, particularly within the generative AI wave impacting various creative industries.

With the full version of their platform slated for release in summer 2026, Synaps plans to introduce over 20 new AI-powered tools for drafting and post-production. The company has ambitious growth targets, aiming to reach 300,000 users by the end of 2026. To support this expansion, Synaps has already grown its team from four to 17 employees and established a presence in San Francisco, complementing its Vienna headquarters.

Looking ahead, Synaps is already preparing for a significant seed funding round in the double-digit millions, anticipated for the fourth quarter of 2026. This next phase of funding will likely fuel further product development, market penetration, and team scaling as they challenge established norms in architectural design technology.