Optimist raises $12M for India-focused air conditioning

Optimist is a new company that wants to make air conditioning better for India.

They just got $12 million from investors to help them.

The founders used to work at another company called Urban Ladder.

They think India needs special air conditioners because it's very hot and the power situation is different.

They have a lab where they test their products to make sure they work well.

They plan to sell their air conditioners starting in February 2026 in some big cities.

They want to help more people in India stay cool without using too much electricity.