What is Optimum?
Founded in 2024, Optimum operates at the forefront of blockchain technology, developing a high-performance memory layer to bolster the scalability and efficiency of distributed ledger networks. The company leverages Random Linear Network Coding (RLNC) to power its solutions, including OptimumP2P and DeRAM. These offerings are engineered to enhance data propagation, minimize latency, and provide real-time access to blockchain states, thereby enabling sophisticated on-chain applications across diverse sectors such as trading, gaming, artificial intelligence, and social platforms.
How much funding has Optimum raised?
Optimum has raised a total of $11M across 1 funding round:
Angel/Seed
$11M
Angel/Seed (2025): $11M with participation from CMT Digital and Robot Ventures
Key Investors in Optimum
CMT Digital
CMT Digital is a global venture capital firm established in 2017, specializing in early-stage investments that promote the adoption of blockchain technology. With over 150 investments in blockchain and crypto-focused businesses, the firm leverages its unique perspective and strong network to support exceptional founders.
Robot Ventures
Robot Ventures is a (pre-)seed investor in fintech / crypto companies with big ambitions and contrarian worldviews.
What's next for Optimum?
The recent major strategic investment signals strong market confidence in Optimum's vision and technological approach. This capital injection is expected to fuel further research and development, expand the company's market reach, and potentially support strategic partnerships. As Optimum continues to mature, its focus will likely remain on refining its RLNC-based solutions to address the growing demands for high-throughput and low-latency blockchain operations, positioning itself as a key enabler for the next generation of decentralized applications.
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