Agtech

Corporate Venture Groups Seek Partnerships, then Investments

April 2, 2015

Executives representing the venture groups of four of the world’s largest corporations and conglomerates—in waste management, automotive, biotech and agriculture—participated...

Sustainability Financing Companies See 'Huge' and Growing Market

March 5, 2015

New players, including GSVSP, Generate Capital and Black Coral Capital, are developing innovative financing and business models that expand the market for sustainability and resource-efficiency...

How is DBL Investors Targeting Their New $350M Cleantech VC Fund?

January 31, 2015

DBL’s Cynthia Ringo reveals her top 2014 disappointments, biggest successes, the cleantech sectors gaining market traction, corporate partnerships, and niche sectors she will be...

New ‘Wet’ Farm Waste to Biofuel Breakthrough

December 23, 2014

Scientists at the University of Guelph have tested a new method to create biofuel in the form of pellets from wet farm waste through pressure cooking. Their research shows that biofuels...

Agriculture Technology Draws Interest from Major Corporates in Funds & Partnerships

December 18, 2014

Corporate-backed funds, incubators and partnerships are driving a big increase in investment towards AgTech startups that boost food production, reduce waste, and make farms smarter.

California AgTech Startups Get Boost with Local Innovation Organization

December 16, 2014

Farmers need tech solutions to save water and their crops in an era of drought, and solutions were on display during a recent AgTech startup pitch event.

"Cream of the Crowdfunding Crop" Blows Through Funding Goals

November 26, 2014

Which products with cleantech and sustainability missions are gaining major traction on crowdfunding platforms? Hurry, there’s still time to get in on a few of them.

“Survivors” Win Admiration from Investors in New Cleantech 100 List

November 4, 2014

This year's list revealed that investors are rewarding companies that are gaining market traction and revenue, not unproven “hopefuls.” We spoke to judges who reveal their top...

Cleantech & Resource Efficiency New Fundings and Fund Activity

November 4, 2014

New Indian Impact venture fund; Cycle Capital ventures into China; $100M Closed Loop recycling fund launch; Digital Lumens raises $23M; Illinois Clean Energy Fund Makes first 4 investments;...

Lockheed Martin Rides Energy Innovation Wave

September 19, 2014

The company is giving significant attention to the energy market now, says its v.p. of strategic ventures. We look at their investments and partnerships to reveal Lockheed's focus,...