Transforming the landscape of online exams and learning
Our story
5M+
tests worldwide
250M+
questions answered
Our values
Agile
Synap evolves with the needs of organisations, shaped by customer feedback and feature requests to deliver exam solutions that matter most.
Reliable
High-stakes exams demand trust. We focus on stability, security and consistency so organisations can deliver with confidence.
Collaborative
We work in partnership with clients, aligning assessments to their goals and ensuring success for candidates and organisations alike.
Accessible
Exams should be fair and inclusive for everyone, which is why we design assessment experiences that remove barriers to participation.
Ambitious
We’re driven by clear goals and a commitment to excellence, building towards becoming one of the most trusted exam platforms worldwide.
Our journey
2014
Where the journey began
Synap originated when co-founders, James and Omair, both medical students, sought a more engaging study method. With mountains of study material, they developed the Synap exam preparation app which hit 10,000 downloads in 24 hours, showcasing strong market demand.
2017
Taking a leap into business
After finishing university, James and Omair dedicated themselves full-time to Synap. They recruited their first employees and broadened their market presence, extending further into the medical field, transportation, and early education sectors.
2019
From seed to plant
Achieving a major milestone by closing its first investment round, Synap secured seed funding for the company. The company HQ followed, with a dedicated office space in Leeds. To support the platform's rapid growth, the team welcomed new developers.
2020
The evolution of Synap
With the global pandemic driving the surge in online learning, Synap introduced an innovative solution for administering high-stakes exams. Our proctoring solution boosted remote exam security and despite economic challenges, we thrived—acquiring new clients and expanding the team by 66%.
2023
Our biggest year yet
Meeting the rising demand for online exams, we enhanced our platform with new features for a seamless, safe, and secure delivery process. Our in-house proctoring solution, Synoptic, monitored 1,000+ exams in six months. Post-pandemic, clients prefer online exams, leading to a remarkable 137% growth in our client base from the previous year.
2025
Next steps and future plans
Over the next year, Synap is embarking on an ambitious journey to bring exciting new features, including additional question types, enhanced grading functionality, and adaptive testing capabilities. These innovations are designed to enrich the user experience and will make assessments more dynamic and efficient.
Meet our team
Our Stories
“At Synap, there is a huge sense of inclusivity and collaboration and every employee actively contributes to the companies success and shares their ideas. I know my work matters and I’m always encouraged to present my ideas. Our CEO, James, is very approachable and always has time for each employee's professional development.”
Our fun-filled moments
