Optimism Funding: $150M Raised, Series B (2022)

Optimism is based in New York City, New York. It has raised $150M in total funding. Latest round: Series B. Backed by Paradigm, a16z.

Optimism funding overview

Optimism is based in New York City, New York. Optimism has raised $150M in total disclosed funding. That places its disclosed total in the $100M–$250M range. Its most recent disclosed round is a Series B announced in January 2022. The round record for Optimism runs through 2022; nothing later has been disclosed. Investors on record include Paradigm, a16z. 2 distinct backers are named across the disclosed rounds.

Optimism at a glance

Total raised
$150M
Latest round
Series B
Latest round date
January 2022
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Notable investors
Paradigm, a16z

Frequently asked about Optimism funding

How much has Optimism raised?
Optimism has raised $150M in total disclosed funding across the rounds on record.
Who has invested in Optimism?
Paradigm, a16z are named among the investors backing Optimism.
What was the latest Optimism funding round?
The most recent disclosed round is a Series B, announced in January 2022.
Where is Optimism based?
Optimism is based in New York City, New York.
When did Optimism last raise?
The last disclosed Optimism round closed in January 2022 at Series B.

We update the Optimism record whenever a new round is filed or announced, so the totals above track the public record rather than estimates. Related companies in New York City and their backers are listed below.

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