Optimist, a technology-led cooling solutions startup focused on building future-ready air conditioners, has raised $12 million in a seed and pre-Series A funding round led by Accel and Arkam Ventures, along with participation from prominent angel investors.
The fresh funds will be deployed to scale manufacturing, research and development (R&D), and go-to-market operations, Optimist said in a press release.
Launched in 2024 by Ashish Goel, former CEO and co-founder of Urban Ladder, and Pranav Chopra, Optimist aims to transform customers’ lives through…

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