Optera
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Apr 2023
Total raised
- $9.5M
Investors
- 11
About Optera
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boulder, US, Optera specializes in emissions management solutions. The company's founders include Kaira Wagoner and Mark Rehnborg, with Jason Denner serving as CEO.Optera specializes in enterprise emissions management software, offering comprehensive solutions to help organizations track, manage, and report their greenhouse gas emissions across their entire supply chains. Their core platform, previously known as ESG Insights and now branded as Operator, consolidates scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data to provide organizations with detailed insights into their carbon footprints. The platform utilizes first-party emissions data from over 10,000 companies and includes a global emissions factors database, enabling users to generate robust, audit-ready reports. Customers such as Grove, HPE, Dell, and Bloomin' Brands leverage Optera’s tools for strategic decision-making, emissions reduction planning, and reporting compliance with third-party protocols like CDP and TCFD.Optera generates revenue through a subscription-based model that provides clients with access to its emissions management software and related services. This structure typically involves annual contracts, allowing companies to utilize the platform for ongoing emissions tracking, reporting, and analytics. The firm's flagship product, the Operator platform, supports clients in meeting regulatory requirements and setting ambitious emissions reduction targets. By offering customized integration and ongoing support, Optera enhances client engagement and retention. The company aims to penetrate new markets across North America, Europe, and Asia, targeting completion of these expansions by the end of 2025. Upcoming product releases are on the agenda, with details expected to be unveiled in the following quarters, enhancing its emissions management capabilities.
Who invested in Optera
11 investors across 2 rounds
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Who invested in Optera?
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How much funding has Optera raised?
Optera has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Optera last raise money?
Optera's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Apr 2023.
What does Optera do?
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Boulder, US, Optera specializes in emissions management solutions.
Where is Optera headquartered?
Optera is headquartered in Boulder, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Optera?
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