Optimus Ride
Miami, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 10 known investors
Founders & leadership
Optimus Ride was founded in 2015 by Jenny Larios Berlin, Sertac Karaman, and Ryan Chin.
JL
Jenny Larios BerlinCo-founder
SK
Sertac KaramanCo-founder
RC
Ryan ChinCo-founder
Investors · 10
F-Prime CapitalCambridge · $3M – $10M
Nelstone Venturesvia Rich Nelson · inferred
Energize CapitalreportedChicago · $10M – $20M
FirstMark Capitalreported · 3 sourcesNew York · $500K – $8Mvia Amish Jani · board
Fraser McCombs CapitalreportedBoulder · $5M – $15M
Greycroft Partnersreported · 2 sourcesNew York
HaystackreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $3M
Morado Venture PartnersreportedPalo Alto
NextView Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $250K – $4M
NVIDIAreportedSanta Clara
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$44.6M disclosed across 5 rounds · 2015–2019
▶$20.7MraisedApr 2019 · 13 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$20.7MraisedApr 2019 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sertac KaramanExecutive Officer, Director
- Ryan ChinExecutive Officer, Director
- Amish JaniDirector
- Ramiro AlmeidaDirector
- John EltonDirector
- Offering amount
- $60M
- Amount sold
- $20.7M
- First sale
- Apr 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$18MraisedNov 2017 · 16 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$18MraisedNov 2017 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ryan ChinExecutive Officer
- Ramiro AlmeidaDirector
- Jenny Larios BerlinExecutive Officer
- Sertac KaramanExecutive Officer, Director
- Lee HowerDirector
- Offering amount
- $18M
- Amount sold
- $18M
- First sale
- Oct 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.1MraisedJun 2017 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.1MraisedJun 2017 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Ramiro AlmeidaDirector
- Sertac KaramanExecutive Officer, Director
- Ryan ChinExecutive Officer
- Lee HowerDirector
- Jenny Larios BerlinExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $1.1M
- First sale
- May 2017
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.2MraisedOct 2016 · 10 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$4.2MraisedOct 2016 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Lee HowerDirector
- Sertac KaramanExecutive Officer, Director
- Ryan ChinExecutive Officer, Director
- Jenny Larios BerlinExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $4.2M
- Amount sold
- $4.2M
- First sale
- Oct 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$500KraisedOct 2015 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$500KraisedOct 2015 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jenny Larios BerlinExecutive Officer
- Sertac KaramanDirector
- Ryan ChinDirector
- Offering amount
- $1.5M
- Amount sold
- $500K
- First sale
- Oct 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2015
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
In the news
Self-driving startup Optimus Ride raises $5.25M seed roundtechcrunch.com · Oct 2016Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Optimus Ride?
- Optimus Ride was founded by Jenny Larios Berlin, Sertac Karaman, Ryan Chin in 2015.
- Who are Optimus Ride's investors?
- Optimus Ride's investors include F-Prime Capital, Nelstone Ventures, Energize Capital, FirstMark Capital, Fraser McCombs Capital, Greycroft Partners, Haystack, Morado Venture Partners and 2 more.
- How much funding has Optimus Ride raised?
- Optimus Ride has disclosed $44.6M raised across 5 rounds.
- Where is Optimus Ride headquartered?
- Optimus Ride is headquartered in Miami, US.