Optery
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- May 2023
Total raised
- $2.7M
Investors
- 8
About Optery
Optery is a personal information removal service focused on enhancing user privacy by eliminating sensitive data from numerous data broker websites through automated opt-out processes.Founded in 2020, Optery is based in San Francisco, US, specializing in providing personal information removal services. The company was initiated by founders Chen, Dekel Barzilay, and Lawrence Gentilello, with Gentilello also serving as CEO.Optery offers a comprehensive suite of personal information removal services designed to enhance user privacy by eliminating sensitive data from data broker websites. Their core product is an automated opt-out solution that enables users to remove their personal identifiable information (PII) from over 645 data broker sites. This service leverages a combination of advanced technology and human expertise to submit opt-out requests on behalf of users, significantly reducing manual effort and time involved in the process. The platform provides users with detailed Exposure Reports, which highlight where their information is listed, and ongoing monitoring services to ensure continued privacy protection.Optery's revenue model is primarily based on subscription services, offering several tiered plans that cater to varying user needs. The plans include a Free Basic option, which provides quarterly exposure reports, and paid plans—Core, Extended, and Ultimate—that offer enhanced features such as unlimited custom removals and more comprehensive data broker coverage. Customers typically pay a monthly or annual fee depending on their chosen plan, with pricing structures designed to accommodate both individual users and families. The company’s flagship service focuses on the automated removal of personal information from data broker sites, which maintains a recurring revenue stream as users opt for continuous monitoring and removal services.70 mn, the company plans to utilize the funds to accelerate product enhancements, expand its team, and scale its operations. Future growth strategies include the design and launch of new products aimed at improving user experience, as well as plans to enter new geographic markets, focusing on expanding its services in Europe and Canada. These initiatives aim to be implemented over the next 12 to 18 months, positioning Optery for sustained growth in the privacy management sector.
Who invested in Optery
8 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
May 8, 2023
Amount
$2.7M
Investors
Questions about Optery
Who invested in Optery?
Optery has 8 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Optery raised?
Optery has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Optery last raise money?
Optery's most recent round on record is a Seed, in May 2023.
What does Optery do?
Optery is a personal information removal service focused on enhancing user privacy by eliminating sensitive data from numerous data broker websites through automated opt-out processes.
Where is Optery headquartered?
Optery is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Optery?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back software companies at Optery's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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