Optimist Ventures LLC
● SEC registered since 2025CRD 337808SEC# 801-134403New York, NY
Ranks #4,531 of 6,004 private fund managers by regulatory AUM.
Reg. AUM
$311.3M
Fund GAV
$311.3M
Private funds
2
Employees
3
Accounts
2
Location
New York, NY
Optimist Ventures LLC assets under management
Optimist Ventures LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser based in New York, NY. The firm has been registered since 2025. It reports $311.3 million in regulatory assets under management and employs 3 people. Optimist Ventures LLC manages 2 private funds with combined gross assets of $311.3 million, including Ov Oai Holdings, L.P. By regulatory assets, it ranks 4,531 of 6,004 private fund managers.
Optimist Ventures LLC private funds
2 funds · $311.3M GAV| Fund | Type | Gross assets | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ov Oai Holdings, L.P. | Private Equity | $308M | $1M |
| Optimist Ventures Fund I, LP | Venture Capital | $3.3M | — |
Optimist Ventures LLC owners & executives
2 reported| Name | Title | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael E Block Control | Chief Operating Officer And Chief Compliance Officer | Under 5% | 2026 |
| Tedd Himler Control | Founder, Managing Partner | Over 75% | 2019 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Optimist Ventures LLC manage?
Optimist Ventures LLC reports $311.3 million in regulatory assets under management on its Form ADV.
How many private funds does Optimist Ventures LLC manage?
Optimist Ventures LLC manages 2 private funds with combined gross assets of $311.3 million.
How many employees does Optimist Ventures LLC have?
Optimist Ventures LLC reports 3 employees.
Where is Optimist Ventures LLC located?
Optimist Ventures LLC is based in New York, NY and has been SEC-registered since 2025.
Does Optimist Ventures LLC disclose fund performance?
Optimist Ventures LLC is not required to publicly disclose fund returns. Form ADV filings include assets, ownership, and service providers, shown above.
Contact & registration
| Address | 33 West 17th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10011 |
| Phone | 516 510 4882 |
| Office hours | 9a.m.-8p.m. |
| SEC region | New York Regional Office (NYRO) |
| Discloses disciplinary history | No |
Regulatory AUM
$311.3M▲ 37%
Aug '25Form ADV, monthlyJun '26
How this firm compares
Regulatory AUMTop 61%
Larger than 39% of 16,271 advisers
AUM vs fund managersTop 75%
Larger than 25% of 6,004 private-fund managers
Number of fundsTop 63%
More funds than 37% of fund managers
EmployeesTop 77%
More than 23% of 16,825 advisers
Assets under management
$311.3Mregulatory AUM
Discretionary $311.3M
Fund type mix
Venture Capital1
Private Equity1
Service providers
Auditor
Administrator