Igniting bold, place-based climate solutions that drive local resilience and global impact
Launched by VertueLab, Opalene Climate Capital is a unique, impact-oriented venture capital fund that doubles private investment with state-matched dollars to accelerate equitable climate tech innovation. Based in Washington—a global leader in innovation and home to one of the world’s most dynamic climate tech ecosystems—Opalene backs breakthrough technologies and underrepresented entrepreneurs leading the just transition.
Who we fund
CLIMATE RESILIANCE
We back climate resilience technologies such as microgrids, circular systems, carbon capture innovations, earth-safe materials, and digital tools that enhance resilient infrastructure.
OVERLOOKED VENTURES
We are inclusive of overlooked ventures, backing BIPOC-led, women-led, rural, and frontline-community enterprises that too often face barriers to capital.
CLIMATE MITIGATION
We advance climate mitigation by funding clean energy solutions, green building technologies, clean transportation, regenerative agriculture, and energy-efficient data centers.
Opalene was born in one of the nation’s leading hubs for climate innovation— Washington State. With a $1 trillion economy and billions committed through its climate-focused cap-and-invest program, the region offers fertile ground for breakthrough solutions.
The climate crisis won’t wait – and neither can we.
Now is the time for funders and innovators to act.
How we’re different
BUILDING ON A PROVEN MODEL
With more than a decade of experience funding early-stage climate tech in the Pacific Northwest, Opalene builds on a proven track record of supporting dozens of high-impact companies.
ROOTED LOCALLY, BUILT TO SCALE
We invest in Washington-based innovators, leveraging deep partnerships with cities, universities, labs, and engineers to accelerate real-world testing, deployment, and global growth.
DESIGNED FOR IMPACT, BUILT FOR FLEXIBILITY
Backed by a mission-driven nonprofit, Opalene blends public, private, and philanthropic capital to lower risk and maximize impact—making it an ideal vehicle for mission-aligned investors to directly support scalable climate tech.
Who we fund
Harvest – When it comes to decarbonizing buildings, the future is electric—and Harvest is helping make that transition possible, starting at home.
A portfolio company of VertueLab, Harvest developed an innovative, all-in-one system that combines space heating, water heating, cooling, and thermal energy storage—all powered by a single, grid-interactive electric heat pump. By shifting energy use to when renewable electricity is most available, Harvest helps homes run cleaner, smarter, and more affordably. At a time when clean, resilient energy solutions are more urgent than ever, Harvest is showing what’s possible—one home at a time.
OpConnect – As electric vehicles become the new standard, OpConnect is making sure charging infrastructure doesn’t leave anyone behind. With investment from VertueLab, OpConnect delivers bundled EV charging solutions that combine hardware and proprietary cloud-based software to dramatically lower the cost of installation and management. Their platform opens up new markets—bringing affordable EV charging to apartment and condo residents, as well as fleet operators.
By expanding access to EV infrastructure in underserved spaces, OpConnect is accelerating adoption where it’s needed most— especially among lower-income drivers and high-impact commercial fleets. Clean transportation isn’t just about innovation—it’s about inclusion. OpConnect is helping lead the charge.
