Opna is a technology company.
Opna has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round.
Opna has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Opna has raised $7.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Opna's investors include Allison Pickens Ventures, formerly The New Normal Fund, Angel Invest, Atomico, Bain Capital Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, DCM, Embedded Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Moonfire Ventures, NFX, SignalFire, Tribe Capital.
Opna is a climate technology fintech platform founded in 2022 and based in London, UK, that enables companies to finance high-quality carbon removal projects before they are operational. Rather than purchasing carbon credits post-project, Opna acts as a front-end financing solution for project developers, providing upfront capital by assessing project risk with proprietary technology that meets bank-level standards. This approach addresses the financing gap faced by small and distributed climate projects, increasing the supply of credible carbon removal initiatives that reduce or remove carbon emissions. Opna serves corporate clients aiming to meet climate goals and net zero commitments by facilitating transparent, equitable, and scalable investment into nature-based and engineered carbon projects, particularly in the global south[2][3][4][5].
Opna was founded in February 2022 by Shilpika (Shilps) Gautam, a climate advocate with over 15 years of experience in carbon markets, commodities, capital markets, and fintech. Her background includes working with startups and global financial institutions, and she holds a Guinness World Record for climate advocacy. The idea for Opna emerged from her recognition that traditional finance systems are ill-suited to the decentralized, local nature of climate projects. Opna was created to unlock capital for these projects with speed, scale, and equity, lowering barriers and raising standards in carbon markets. Early traction includes partnerships with leading technology and financial institutions to advance climate ambitions through transparent investments in carbon removal projects[2][3][4].
Opna rides the growing global trend of corporate climate responsibility and the urgent need for scalable, high-integrity carbon removal solutions. The timing is critical as demand for transparent, high-quality carbon credits surges alongside net zero commitments. Market forces favor platforms that can bridge the financing gap for distributed, local climate projects that traditional banking systems overlook. By combining fintech innovation with climate expertise, Opna influences the ecosystem by enabling more projects to get off the ground, raising carbon market standards, and integrating climate finance with emerging digital infrastructure needs. This positions Opna at the intersection of climate tech, fintech, and ESG investing, contributing to a more equitable and effective climate finance landscape[2][3][4].
Looking ahead, Opna is poised to expand its impact by scaling its financing platform globally, deepening partnerships with corporate buyers, and broadening its scope to include climate-aligned digital infrastructure investments. Trends such as increased corporate net zero commitments, regulatory pressure for transparent ESG reporting, and the rise of AI and digital infrastructure create fertile ground for Opna’s growth. Its influence may evolve from a niche climate fintech to a critical enabler of a just and thriving low-carbon economy, driving capital toward projects that deliver both environmental and social benefits at scale. Opna’s mission to unlock capital with speed, scale, and equity will remain central as it shapes the future of climate finance[3][4].
Opna has raised $7.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Seed in September 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2023 | $7.0M Seed | Allison Pickens Ventures, formerly The New Normal Fund, Angel Invest, Atomico, Bain Capital Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, DCM, Embedded Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Moonfire Ventures, NFX, SignalFire, Tribe Capital, Alexander Aghassipour, Bradley Horowitz, Chris Murphy, Fredrik Hjelm, Gokul Rajaram, Jeppe Rindom, Phillip Chambers, Scott Belsky |