Optimizely
New York, New York, United States · Advertising, Content Marketing, Information Technology
Optimizely is the leading digital experience platform (DXP) provider, on a mission to make the lives of marketers better with industry-leading solutions across content management, content marketing, experimentation, commerce, and personalization.
Key facts
- Headquarters
- New York, New York, United States
- Employees
- 1,500
- Industries
- Advertising, Content Marketing, Information Technology
- Status
- Private
- Website
- optimizely.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Optimizely
- : Optimizely launched Virtual Teammates, AI coworkers designed to assist marketers in their workflows.
- : Optimizely launches its CMS platform in partnership with SoftServe to enhance digital experiences for enterprises.
- : Optimizely launched its first GEO-ready CMS to enhance AI-powered content discovery for brands.
- : Optimizely launched a SaaS-version of its CMS designed for marketers, now recognized as a leader in content management systems.
- : Optimizely launches AI agents for marketing workflows to enhance creativity and productivity.
- : Shafqat Islam Promoted to President of Optimizely, to Oversee Product, Engineering, and Marketing Efforts
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Optimizely funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Venture | $50.0M |
| Aug 2017 | Seed | $2.2M |
| Oct 2015 | Venture | $58.5M |
Leadership
- Michael Kondoleon, Director
- Mike Volpi, Director
- Lars Dalgaard, Director
- Peter Fenton, Director
- Peter Koomen, Executive Officer, Director
- Dan Siroker, Executive Officer, Director
- James Larson, Executive Officer, Director
- Ilya Fushman, Director
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Employee benefit plans
Optimizely files 2 employee benefit plans with the U.S. Department of Labor, including a retirement plan. The next plan year renews in Dec 2026.
Optimizely in the news
- Optimizely Launches Agent Visibility Analytics For AI Search - CMSWire (Jun 10, 2026)
- Optimizely Introduces Purpose-Built AI Models for Marketing that Deliver Frontier-Level Quality at a Fraction of the Cost - PR Newswire (Sep 01, 2026)
- Ad Tech Company Optimizely Targeted in Cyberattack - SecurityWeek (Feb 25, 2026)
- Ad tech firm Optimizely confirms data breach after vishing attack - BleepingComputer (Feb 23, 2026)
- Optimizely Named a Leader and a Customer Favorite in Experience Optimization Solutions by Leading Independent Research Firm - PR Newswire (Aug 17, 2026)
- Optimizely Introduces Virtual Teammates, Giving Marketers Role-Specific AI Coworkers - PR Newswire (Aug 31, 2026)
- FDA Launches Agency-Wide AI Tool to Optimize Performance for the American People - U.S. Food and Drug Administration (.gov) (Jun 02, 2025)
- Announcing AWS Well-Architected Agent, an AI-powered intelligence to optimize your cloud environment (preview) - Amazon Web Services (AWS) (Oct 01, 2026)
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About Optimizely: questions and answers
What does Optimizely do?
Optimizely is the leading digital experience platform (DXP) provider, on a mission to make the lives of marketers better with industry-leading solutions across content management, content marketing, experimentation, commerce, and personalization.
Where is Optimizely headquartered?
Optimizely is headquartered in New York, New York, United States.
How many employees does Optimizely have?
Optimizely has about 1,500 employees.
Has Optimizely raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 3 funding events for Optimizely. The most recent, $50.0M, was in Jun 2019.
What is the latest news on Optimizely?
On Aug 31, 2026, Optimizely launched Virtual Teammates, AI coworkers designed to assist marketers in their workflows.
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy