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Optimal Dynamics

Princeton, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 11 known investors

optimaldynamics.com ↗

Optimal Dynamics develops a Transportation Decision System that uses advanced analytics and AI to optimize operations and automate decision-making for enterprise trucking companies and carriers. The platform helps customers improve revenue, reduce manual tasks, and optimize logistics networks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply Chainin /optimaldynamics@OptimalDynamics

Founders & leadership

DP
Daniel PowellinCo-founder and CEO
WP
Warren PowellinCo-founder and Chief Innovation Officer
MD
Michael DroeschDirector
JH
John HessDirector
JG
Jon GalitzerDirector
TA
Tony AdamsExecutive Officer
HY
Homan YuenDirector
CT
Chris TorrenceExecutive Officer
SW
Sam WoodwardExecutive Officer
TW
Timothy WangDirector

Investors · 11

ACTIVATE CAPITAL PARTNERSSan Francisco · $10M – $30M
Bessemer Venture PartnersRedwood City · $5M – $100M
Fraser McCombs CapitalBoulder · $5M – $15M
FusionPalo Alto · $500K – $1M
Koch Disruptive TechnologiesSan Francisco
NVP CapitalNew York · $2M
The Westly GroupMenlo Park · $500K – $15M
Embark VenturesreportedLos Angeles
Fitz Gate VenturesreportedHouston · $500K – $1M
Newark Venture PartnersreportedNewark · $100K – $2M
TenOneTen VenturesreportedLos Angeles · $500K – $5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$33.3MraisedApr 2025 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael DroeschDirector
  • John HessDirector
  • Timothy WangDirector
  • Jon GalitzerDirector
  • Daniel PowellExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$43M
Amount sold
$33.3M
First sale
Apr 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$33MraisedApr 2022 · 8 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael DroeschDirector
  • John HessDirector
  • Daniel PowellExecutive Officer, Director
  • Timothy WangDirector
Offering amount
$33M
Amount sold
$33M
First sale
Mar 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$17.4MraisedApr 2021 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Tony AdamsExecutive Officer
  • Homan YuenDirector
  • Chris TorrenceExecutive Officer
  • Sam WoodwardExecutive Officer
  • Daniel PowellExecutive Officer, Director
  • John HessDirector
Offering amount
$17.4M
Amount sold
$17.4M
First sale
Apr 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.4MraisedMay 2020 · 9 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Homan YuenDirector
  • Daniel PowellExecutive Officer, Director
  • John HessDirector
Offering amount
$4.4M
Amount sold
$4.4M
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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