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Opto Investments Emerges From Stealth With $145M In Series A Funding To Unlock Access To Private Markets For Investment Advisors And Their Clients

PRIVATESep 20, 2022

Round Type

Series A

Palo AltoFinancial ServicesFinanceAngel Investment

Description

Opto Investments (“Opto”), the technology-enabled solution for private market access for independent investment advisors, announced today that it has emerged from stealth with $145 million in Series A financing. Opto is led by Co-Founder and CEO Mark Machin, with Co-Founder Joe Lonsdale serving as Chairman. The company operated in stealth as ‘LIT.’

Quick answer

Opto raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A round, dated September 20, 2022. Opto is based in Palo Alto, California, United States.

How much did Opto raise?
Opto raised an undisclosed amount in a Series A round on September 20, 2022.
What does Opto do?
Opto Investments provides independent investment advisors with a total solution for accessing private market investments.
Where is Opto based and how big is it?
Opto is based in Palo Alto, California, United States.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Financial Services and Finance around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Opto that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Konsolidator raised an undisclosed amount (Funding Round) on September 30, 2022.
  • Zopper raised $75M (Funding Round) on September 20, 2022.
  • InterPrice Technologies raised $7.3M (Series A) on November 2, 2022.
  • Athora's German Unit raised $2.2B on November 2, 2022.
  • Plend raised $52M (Seed) on November 2, 2022.
  • Identifi raised an undisclosed amount on October 31, 2022.

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Company Information

Company

Opto

Location

745 EMERSON ST

Palo Alto, California, United States

About

Opto Investments provides independent investment advisors with a total solution for accessing private market investments. Opto Investments’ platform connects investment advisors to top-performing managers and a full suite of alternative asset tools to help attract clients, boost revenue, and ensure that their clients are able to access the best possible private investment opportunities. For additional information, please visit the Opto Investments website and LinkedIn.

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