Opdo Raises $2.3M Pre-seed

Opdo, a Berlin and Los Angeles based startup that uses artificial intelligence to automate optical engineering processes, has raised $2.3 million in a pre-seed funding round. The company focuses on reducing development cycles for complex optical systems in industries like aerospace, quantum computing, and advanced sensing.

Investors

The round was led by Angular Ventures, with participation from Inflection and Tiny.vc.

Opdo Use of Funds

The company intends to use the capital to expand its engineering team, further develop its AI-driven software tooling, and take on additional customer projects.

About Opdo

Founded in 2025 by Stephan Kuehr and Yousef Arzhangnia, Opdo is an AI-native optical engineering company developing technology that connects AI-driven design and simulation with real-world manufacturing data. Its platform works with established optical design software, including Zemax and CODE V, helping engineers accelerate the development of optical systems and components.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://opdo.ai

Company: Opdo
Raised: $2.3M
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: November 2026
Lead Investor: Angular Ventures
Additional Investors: Inflection, Tiny.vc
Company Website: https://opdo.ai
Software Category: Artificial Intelligence
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/11/12/berlin-la-startup-opdo-raises-23m-to-automate-optical-engineering-with-ai/