Aligned. Principled. Bold.

Who we are

Co-founded by Joe Lonsdale—founder of 8VC, Addepar, and Palantir—Opto is built and backed by operators who understand the unrealized potential in private markets.

Alternatives don't just offer investors exposure to innovation, they drive it, fueling the technological shifts that will solve generation-defining challenges.

60+

Builders

1.5%

of screened funds pass our vetting1

1. Opto internal data and analysis, as of May 27, 2025.

Meet our leadership team

Opto blends exceptional Silicon Valley engineers with industry specialists who’ve spent their careers navigating the complexities of private markets

Our extensive network

Our advisory board provides strategic guidance to help shape our growth, drawing on deep industry experience and a strong understanding of private markets

Opto's advisors are not directly compensated for any endorsement. However, they hold equity in Opto and a conflict of interest does exist. Therefore, the advisors' advice or opinions regarding Opto or its affiliates may be influenced by such arrangement.

Careers

We’re on a mission to transform the $15T private markets industry, and we’re looking for ambitious builders to help make it happen. 

We tackle complex problems, iterate fast, and hire for impact. If that sounds like you, check out our open roles.

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Our insights

Insights to help advisors guide clients through the complexities of private markets

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Opto is a revolutionary end-to-end solution for wealth managers to build, fundraise for, and manage private markets programs at scale

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