Optiml Raises €3.5M in Pre-Seed Extension

Optiml, a Zurich, Switzerland-based proptech startup offering a software solutions for sustainable real estate investments and renovation strategies, has raised €3.5 million in a pre-seed extension round.

The round was led by BitStone Capital, with additional support from KOMPAS VC. Existing investors, including Innovation Endeavors and Planet A Ventures, also participated.

Founded in 2017, BitStone Capital is a venture capital firm based in Cologne, Germany. The firm invests in technology, real estate technology, climate, and construction technology sectors.

The company will use the funding to enhance software features, expand the team, and meet growing demand in the DACH region, Great Britain, and beyond.

Founded in 2022 by Evan Petkov, Jordi Schweitzer, and Nico Dehnert as a spin-off from ETH Zurich, Optiml provides decarbonization and renovation software designed to help asset managers, investors, and consultants manage the sustainability of individual properties and entire portfolios. The software leverages sophisticated algorithms to handle the complexity of decarbonizing buildings and portfolios, offering insights for ESG due diligence, decarbonization strategies, and detailed renovation plans.

Funding Details

Company: OPTIML AG

Raised: €3.5M

Round: Pre-Seed Extension

Funding Date: August 2024

Lead Investor: BitStone Capital

Additional Investors: KOMPAS VC, Innovation Endeavors, Planet A Ventures

Company Website: https://www.optiml.com/

Software Category: Real Estate Investment and Renovation Planning