What companies does Optimist Ventures (New York) invest in?

Optimist Ventures (New York) has 3 recorded portfolio companies, including OpenAI, Stripe, Kaya AI.

What is Optimist Ventures (New York)'s AUM?

Optimist Ventures (New York) manages approximately $100.0M in assets.

Is Optimist Ventures (New York) actively investing?

Optimist Ventures (New York)'s most recent recorded investment was in May 2026, with 1 investments in the last 12 months.

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Key facts

Optimist Ventures (New York) is a venture capital firm based in New York, New York with 3 tracked portfolio companies.
Notable positions include OpenAI, Stripe, Kaya AI.
Private Market View records 2 deal participations by Optimist Ventures (New York).
Optimist Ventures (New York)’s most recent recorded investment was in May 2026, one of 1 in the last 12 months.
The team roster lists 2 people.
Optimist Ventures (New York) reports $100.0M in regulatory assets under management across 2 private funds, per its SEC Form ADV (2026-03).

About Optimist Ventures (New York)

Founded in 2024, Optimist Ventures is a venture capital firm based in New York. The firm prefers to invest in insurance, healthcare, and industrial automation.

Registered with the SEC

Form ADV · 2026-03 · CRD 337808

Regulatory AUM: $100.0M
Private fund assets: $319.1M
Private funds: 2 · 1 venture, 1 private equity
Staff: 2
Registered office: NEW YORK, NY
SEC status: Approved

Source: SEC Investment Adviser Public Disclosure, Form ADV (registered as OPTIMIST VENTURES LLC).

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Portfolio, priced

3 companies · by our current valuations

Company	Industry	Valuation	First invested
OpenAI	Software Development Applications	$894.3B	—
Stripe	Other Financial Services	$184.4B	—
Kaya AI	—	—	—

Recent deals

2 recorded

May 2026ByteDanceLater Stage VC$3.0B

Mar 2026TenstorrentLater Stage VC$800.0M

Team

2 people on record — 2 with verified contacts

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Frequently asked

What companies does Optimist Ventures (New York) invest in?: Optimist Ventures (New York) has 3 recorded portfolio companies, including OpenAI, Stripe, Kaya AI.
What is Optimist Ventures (New York)'s AUM?: Optimist Ventures (New York) manages approximately $100.0M in assets.
Is Optimist Ventures (New York) actively investing?: Optimist Ventures (New York)'s most recent recorded investment was in May 2026, with 1 investments in the last 12 months.