Syrup

Syrup

AI-powered demand forecasting for apparel

Overview

Syrup.Tech provides AI-powered demand forecasting and optimization for apparel and footwear brands. It offers a SaaS platform that helps with planning, allocation, and purchasing by turning demand signals into actionable recommendations. The system analyzes demand data to forecast inventory needs and suggests optimal stock levels and allocations to maximize margins. Its differentiators include a focus on the fashion sector, combining precise demand signals with optimization to improve planning accuracy, and a subscription-based model supported by notable investors like Accel and Gradient Ventures. The goal is to help brands increase margins and drive growth through better inventory planning and utilization.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Syrup

Simplify's Rating
Why Syrup is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$24.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2020

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What believers are saying

  • Anaplan acquisition opens direct distribution into enterprise retail planning workflows.
  • Customer ROI centers on margin protection, sell-through, and lower inventory costs.
  • Sustainability pressure supports adoption of overproduction-reducing optimization software.

What critics are saying

  • Anaplan can absorb Syrup into a broader suite and weaken standalone pricing.
  • Point-solution status invites bundling pressure from legacy enterprise planning vendors.
  • Forecast quality deteriorates when external signals shift faster than models update.

What makes Syrup unique

  • Granular item, size, and color forecasts fit apparel and footwear planning.
  • External signals improve forecasts beyond internal sales and inventory history.
  • Decision support spans planning, allocation, buying, replenishment, and rebalancing.

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Funding

Total Funding

$24.8M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Notable Investors:
Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Equity Compensation

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
GlobeNewswire
Sep 9th, 2025
Anaplan Acquires AI Supply Chain Platform Syrup

Anaplan announced the acquisition of Syrup Tech, an AI-native supply chain platform. This integration aims to enhance AI-driven forecasting, planning, and decision-making in the retail sector. Anaplan's CEO, Charlie Gottdiener, highlighted that Syrup's AI, combined with Anaplan's platform, will transform decision-making for modern retailers, improving margins and inventory optimization. Syrup's platform uses neural networks and external signals for accurate forecasts and recommendations.

EIN Presswire
Aug 12th, 2024
Flieber, Syrup Tech, and SupChains Launch AI Supply Chain Forecasting Competition

LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, August 12, 2024 / EINPresswire.com / - Flieber, Syrup Tech, and SupChains are thrilled to announce the launch of the VN1 Forecasting Challenge, a datathon aimed at revolutionizing AI-driven supply chain forecasting.

PitchBook
Dec 4th, 2023
Global VC deals for December 4, 2023

Revela secured $9 million in a Series A led by FirstMark Capital for its property management software.

PR Newswire
Dec 1st, 2023
Syrup Secures $17.5M To Help Retailers Accurately Predict And Meet Consumer Demand With Ai

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Syrup, which provides AI-powered planning, buying, and inventory optimization for omnichannel commerce, announced today its Series A fundraise. The $17.5M round is led by Accel Partners with participation from existing investors Gradient Ventures and 1984 Ventures.Increased accuracy in forecasting takes the guesswork out of merchandise planning, helping reduce overproduction. The Syrup solution connects inventory data with a unique mix of historical, transactional, and real-time data so that planning teams can make optimal decisions with confidence.According to Faherty Brand CEO, "Syrup's forecast accuracy enables us to achieve our sustainability goals." Post this"Our goal is to help brands sell more and waste less, every day," notes James Theuerkauf, CEO and Co-founder of Syrup Tech. "Advancements in AI allow us to deliver inventory forecasts at the item x size x color level — much more granular than what current practices allow for."The cost of stockouts and wasted inventory is a $250B problem in the apparel and footwear space alone. Early results include a 46% increase in forecast accuracy compared to a major incumbent provider

Bloomberg L.P.
Dec 1st, 2023
Startup Raises $17.5 Million to Bring AI to Holiday Shopping Logistics

Syrup Tech Inc., a startup that makes artificial intelligence tools to help fashion retailers plan and manage their inventory, has raised $17.5 million in a funding round led by Accel.

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