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Sysomos
Sysomos is a asset manager based in Toronto; the Altss profile covers its classification, headquarters, registration, AUM band, and key contacts for...
Sysomos
Meltwater transforms global media, social, and AI signals into actionable intelligence that leaders can rely on to make faster, confident decisions.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Corporate office
Toronto, ON, Canada
Principals
Mark Young
Chief Technology Officer
Andrew Kirk
Chief Product Officer
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Sysomos?
Sysomos is a subsidiary of Meltwater, a privately held company. Investment decisions are made by Meltwater's executive team, led by CEO Jorn Lyseggen, with input from Sysomos technical leadership including CTO Mark Young and CPO Andrew Kirk (per company LinkedIn and public filings).
How does Sysomos source proprietary deal flow?
Sysomos does not operate as an investment firm; it is a software company. Its growth has been funded primarily through venture capital and later through its acquisition by Meltwater. No independent investment sourcing function exists.
Is Sysomos structured as a family office or does it operate like a venture firm?
Sysomos is a corporate subsidiary of Meltwater, which itself is not a family office. It operates as a commercial software business with no investment mandate.
Does Sysomos participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Sysomos does not participate in fund commitments or direct investment deals. It is a technology product company.
What investment stages does Sysomos typically target?
Sysomos does not make investments. It builds and sells social media analytics software.
Which sectors does Sysomos explicitly avoid?
Sysomos' software is sector-agnostic in terms of customer targeting, but it does not invest in any sectors.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Sysomos' wealth origin is not disclosed as it is a corporate entity, not a family office. Meltwater, its parent, was founded by Jorn Lyseggen and remains privately held (per company history).
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