When was Optimist founded?

Optimist was founded in 2024 and raised its 1st funding round 2 years after it was founded.

Where is Optimist located?

Optimist is headquartered in Gurugram, India. It is registered at HD-596, WE WORK PRESTIGE, ATLANTA, 80 FEET ROAD, Koramangala I Block, Bangalore, Bangalore South, Karnataka, India, 560034.

Who is the current CEO of Optimist?

Ashish Goel of Optimist. They have also founded 2 companies.

Which legal entities is Optimist associated with?

Optimist is associated with OCTOLIFE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED.

How many employees does Optimist have?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Optimist is 32.

Is Optimist a funded company?

Optimist is a funded company, having raised a total of $***** in its 1st and only funding round, a Seed round on Jan 22, 2026.

How much is Optimist worth?

The latest valuation of Optimist is ₹***** as of Dec 24, 2025.

When was the latest funding round of Optimist?

Optimist's latest funding was a $***** Seed round on Jan 22, 2026, with participation from 2 investors.

What is the annual revenue of Optimist?

Annual revenue of Optimist is less than ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025

Where does Optimist rank among its competitors?

Optimist ranks 2nd amongst 65 active competitors, of which 5 are funded. It stands 2nd in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Optimist, which secured $12M in Jan, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Optimist?

Optimist's top competitors include Gradient, GVEC and Phoebus Air Conditioning. Among them, Optimist secured the most recent funding round in January, 2026.

Optimist - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding, Competitors & Financials

Company Details

Manufacturer of air conditioning units with energy efficiency and smart features. These units are designed for effective cooling and reduced electricity consumption. Features include cooling technology, gas level indicators, and remote diagnostic capabilities. An application allows users to monitor energy usage and manage settings.

Website: optimist.in
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Email ID: *****@optimist.in
Registered Address: HD-596, WE WORK PRESTIGE, ATLANTA, 80 FEET ROAD, Koramangala I Block, Bangalore, Bangalore South, Karnataka, India, 560034

Key Metrics

Founded Year

2024

Location

Gurugram, India

Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$12M in 1 round

Latest Funding Round

Seed, Jan 22, 2026, $*****

Post Money Valuation

₹***** as on Dec 24, 2025

Investors

Accel & 1 more

Ranked

2^nd among 65 active competitors

Annual Revenue

0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025

Employee Count

32 as on Jul 31, 2026

Similar Companies

Gradient & 66 more

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Optimist is associated with 1 legal entity given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
OCTOLIFE CLIMATE SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U35302HR2024PTC141789 , India, Active	Aug 09, 2024	0 - ₹10 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	11 (As on Jun 01, 2025)

Optimist has raised a total funding of $12M over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Seed round on Jan 22, 2026 for $*****. 2 investors participated in its latest round. Optimist has 2 institutional investors.

Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Optimist:

Date of Funding	Funding Amount	Round Name	Post-Money Valuation	Revenue Multiple	Lead Investors	Other Investors
Jan 22, 2026	2339345	Seed	9881630	4376017	6805538	1430494

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The founders of Optimist is Ashish Goel. Ashish Goel is the CEO of Optimist.

Here are the details of Optimist's key team members:

Ashish Goel: Co-Founder & CEO of Optimist and founder of 1 other company. They serve on the board of 1 company.
Contact Info: 1 email address and 1 phone number

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Optimist's employee count trend

Optimist has 32 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Optimist's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Optimist include Gradient, GVEC and Phoebus Air Conditioning. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Optimist, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Gradient 2017, San Francisco (United States), Series A	Provider of smart HVAC products for residential applications	$33M	Climate Investment, Ajax Strategies & 16 others	49/100
2nd	Optimist 2024, Gurugram (India), Seed	Manufacturer of air conditioning units with energy efficiency and smart features	$12M	Accel, Arkam Ventures	46/100
3rd	GVEC Kerrville (United States), Unfunded	Provider of electricity, internet, air conditioning, heating, electrician, and solar services	-	-	44/100
4th	Phoebus Air Conditioning 2012, Haridwar (India), Unfunded	Provider of air conditioners	-	-	42/100
5th	Circolife Mumbai (India), Unfunded	Provider of air conditioning units via subscription model with maintenance	-	-	37/100
6th	Bosch Home Comfort 1886, Watertown (United States), Unfunded	Manufacturer of heating, cooling, and water heating systems and controls	-	-	37/100
7th	July 2020, New York City (United States), Funding Raised	Manufacturer of easy-to-install, smart window air conditioners. The company designs and sells air conditioners known for their ease of installation and smart features, including app control and compatibility with voice assistants. Installation support is offered through partnerships with third-party installers. Customers can also purchase accessories to enhance their air conditioner's performance and aesthetics. The company offers a trial period and warranty for its products.	-	One Degree Ventures, The Common Group & 2 others	35/100
8th	AMBIATOR 2022, Hyderabad (India), Unfunded	Provider of cooling solutions	-	-	33/100
9th	Meho-Hcp Air Systems 1988, Kolkata (India), Unfunded	Provider of HVAC solutions and air conditioning systems	-	-	33/100
10th	Kapsul 2016, Philadelphia (United States), Seed	Manufacturer of connected, modular air conditioning units for residential climate control	$420K	Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Envoy Ventures ... & 3 others	32/100

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Founders (largest shareholder) own 52.34%, Funds own 35.16%, Angels own 1.92% and Other People own 2.75%. The net worth of Optimist's founders is INR 182Cr as of Dec 23, 2025.

Shareholders Name	Post Round Holding %	Net worth	Cumulative Investment	Realised Returns	Unrealised Returns	Return Multiple
Founder	52.34%	182Cr	3863148	6881032	4488801	4642448
Ashish Goel	2404224	5783786	9431880	3501885	9022460	3856514
Fund	35.16%	122Cr	2218163	6404843	8998816	2476547
Accel	7012581	5414911	3515601	3548006	7355766	1917940
Arkam Ventures	1984381	7208645	9997100	6186093	2241157	4646276
Angel	1.92%	6.67Cr	7	3	3	8
Other People	2.75%	9.56Cr	25	81	26	13
ESOP Pool	7.83%	27.2Cr	6756843	1825689	3350558	9314744
Total	100.00%	347Cr	3313815	5784393	7313242	3770242