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Who invested in Optimism

One round we have observed, with the 5 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Web3 & Crypto

Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

Undisclosedraised across 1 round since 2022, from 1 source

Latest round
VentureNov 2022
Investors
5
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The rounds

  1. Nov 2022

Everyone who backed them

Andreessen HorowitzVC firm1round
Spark CapitalVC firm1round
Coinbase VenturesCorporate VC1round
ParadigmVC firm1round
Wintermute VenturesVC firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

These 7 firms list Optimism as a portfolio company on their own websites, but no report of a round names them. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

A16z CryptoVC firmPer its own site
Andromeda CapitalVC firmPer its own site
IDEO CoLab VenturesVC firmPer its own site
IOSG VenturesVC firmPer its own site
SpearheadVC firmPer its own site
UDHCVC firmPer its own site
Kernel (KERNEL Fellowship)AngelPer its own site

Quick answers about Optimism

Who invested in Optimism?

Optimism's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Spark Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Paradigm and Wintermute Ventures.

How much has Optimism raised?

Optimism has raised 1 round since 2022, none with a disclosed amount.

When did Optimism last raise?

Optimism's most recent round was a Venture in Nov 2022.

Who backed Optimism first?

Optimism's first round on record, in Nov 2022, was backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Spark Capital and Coinbase Ventures and 2 others.

What stage is Optimism at?

Optimism's latest named round is a Venture, in Nov 2022.

Where is Optimism based?

Optimism is based in the United States.

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