Zurich-based real estate investment platform Optiml, which specializes in Net Zero real estate investment and renovation planning, has raised $4 million in a pre-seed extension funding round led by BitStone Capital and supported by KOMPAS VC.
- Founded in 2022 by Jordi Campos, Nico Dehnert, and Evan Petkov, Optiml develops an AI-powered real estate platform focused on investment and renovation planning to achieve Net Zero goals
- The platform addresses several challenges like inadequate data, inefficient tools, and fragmented workflows through a scalable SaaS solution. It enables real estate professionals to optimize investment strategies, plan renovations, and maintain long-term regulatory compliance.
- Optiml's platform helps users save millions and cut CO₂e emissions. According to the startup, it has assessed over €2 billion in assets, potentially reducing CO₂e by 588,000 tons, cutting capital expenditure by over 25%, and speeding up planning by more than 80%.
Details of the deal
- The funding round was led by BitStone Capital, a Cologne-based venture capital firm specializing in real estate and construction tech startups. The firm’s portfolio includes 22 startups, 42 investments, and 4 exits, with notable companies such as Doozer, Simplifa, Vermietet.de, and Bimspot.
- The investment also saw participation from KOMPAS VC, a Copenhagen-based venture capital firm, as well as existing investors, including Innovation Endeavors, and Planet A Ventures.
- With the funding raised, Optiml plans to accelerate its efforts to deliver solutions for asset managers, investors, and consultancies across the DACH region, the UK, and other international markets.
