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OptimizeGEO secures pre-Series A funding led by Young Capital at $80M valuation. The generative engine optimization startup counts MediaLink founder Michael Kassan among its investors.

PRIVATEOct 01, 2026

Amount Raised

$80 Million

Round Type

Series A

Artificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

Michael KassanYoung Capital

Description

OptimizeGEO, a generative engine optimization startup, has raised funding in a pre-Series A round led by Young Capital. The round values the company at $80 million. Michael Kassan, founder of MediaLink, has personally invested in the startup alongside other investors. OptimizeGEO helps brands track and shape their appearance in AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Claude, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot.

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Company

OptimizeGEO

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OptimizeGEO is a generative engine optimization startup that tracks and shapes how brands appear in answers from AI-powered platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, and Copilot. The company addresses the shift in how consumers discover brands through generative AI systems rather than traditional search results.

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