#ashishgoel

Urban Ladder co-founders Ashish Goel and Pranav Chopra are making headlines again with their new venture, Optimist. The cooling startup has raised $12 million in funding from Accel and Arkam Ventures to build energy-efficient air conditioning solutions for India. Optimist aims to reduce power consumption while delivering smarter and more sustainable cooling for Indian homes. This funding marks a strong vote of confidence in the founders’ vision and the growing demand for climate-friendly technology. In this blog, we break down the startup’s idea, funding details, investor confidence, and why Optimist could be a game-changer in India’s cooling market.