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Optimly secures $800,000 in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI brand-reputation platform, led by Flywheel Investment Conference.

PRIVATEJul 08, 202619 days ago

Amount Raised

$800,000

Round Type

Seed

WenatcheeArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningNatural Language Processing

Investors

Flywheel Investment Conference

Description

Optimly announced on July 8, 2026, that it has completed an $800,000 pre-seed funding round. The funds will help develop its AI brand-reputation platform featuring public AI Brand Index and a paid BrandVault layer. The platform aims to improve brand profile accuracy in AI systems. This funding marks a significant step for the Seattle-based company.

Company Information

Company

Optimly

Location

Wenatchee, Washington, United States

About

Optimly is a Seattle-based startup that assists its business clients in controlling the perceptions of AI models, such as ChatGPT and others, regarding their business. The company aims to correct misinformation before it reaches potential customers. Their innovative approach helps businesses navigate the complex landscape of artificial intelligence. Optimly received multiple awards at the 2026 Flywheel Investment Conference, showcasing its potential and impact.

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