Buffalo, N.Y. - Synacor, a provider of online content and technology for Internet service providers, has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for its initial public offering of stock to raise an estimated $86 million.

Synacor was originally founded in 1998 under the name Chek, an Internet messaging technology provider.

In 2000, Chek acquired MyPersonal.com, a developer of Internet community portals; the Buffalo, N.Y.-based company changed its name in 2002.

Synacor provides an Internet platform and a portfolio of digital content and services that allow broadband service providers to offer to their subscribers.

Customers include Charter Communications, EarthLink, Embarq, Time Warner Cable, United Online and Virgin Media.

Related Links:
http://sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/140827

http://www.synacor.com