Syncere raises $11M pre-seed to bring its chore-doing Lume lamp to more homes after TIME Best Inventions nod

Syncere has secured $11 million in pre-seed funding to expand availability of Lume, its chore-performing lamp, which was named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026. The announcement was made by the company's founder, who thanked early backers and said the team is returning to product development. In replies, the company hinted at upcoming developments, including a "speedrun" colorway for partners, additional form factors, and potential collaborations, while inviting several commenters to visit or try the product again soon.

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