Optera
Founded 2006 · 34 employees on LinkedIn · 7 known investors
Optera provides carbon management and climate compliance software for corporate sustainability teams, with AI-powered tools for emissions reporting and regulatory compliance.
Investors · 7
Mucker CapitalVenice · $250K – $750K
Next Frontier CapitalBozeman · $2M – $5M
Tech Square VenturesAtlanta · $500K – $3M
Blackfinch Venturesreported · 2 sourcesCheltenham
Future Planet CapitalreportedLondon
MassivereportedBoulder · $1M – $3M
Also in the syndicate · 1
UKI2Slead
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries ASep 2023Source ↗
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Competitors · 10
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Optera do?
- Optera provides carbon management and climate compliance software for corporate sustainability teams, with AI-powered tools for emissions reporting and regulatory compliance.
- Who are Optera's investors?
- Optera's investors include Mucker Capital, Next Frontier Capital, Tech Square Ventures, Blackfinch Ventures, Future Planet Capital, Massive.