Water

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.

Greater Awareness of Global Water Risk Attracting Capital

November 16, 2014

Corporations increasingly realize that water risk is a priority and have elevated its importance in the boardroom. With greater water investment by corporates, increased regulation,...

“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...

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,...

Investors Forecast the Don’t Miss Topics for Greentech’s NextWave Conference — Consensus? Don’t Bail.

August 1, 2014

Cleantech entrepreneurs need to be re-categorized; family offices and foundations are focused on solving problems; community owned solar peaking investor’s interest.

New Fundings: Beyond Meat Raises Series D Round, Its Largest Yet

August 2, 2014

Inventys closes round to fund deployment of carbon capture; Green Charge Networks secures $56M for energy storage; pressure monitoring startup WheelRight secures $4M; DOE Grants to...

New Illinois VC Fund and the Growing Midwest Cleantech Cluster

July 11, 2014

New venture investment and funding activity shines a light on innovative cleantech companies in the Midwest.

The Clean Tech Investor Elite Are Choosing in Favor of AgTech Market

May 7, 2014

Portland Oregon-based startup HoneyComb was the top choice for investors from Khosla Ventures, Claremont Creek, Chrysalix and other VCs for its drone-powered agricultural surveying...

How Not to Drown Investing in the Water Sector

April 5, 2014

Even though the recent scuttlebutt about water has been negative, small, under-the-radar startups stand to profit hugely from the growing $600 billion water industry. These include...

Three Water Tech Startups Seeking Venture Capital Funding

April 5, 2014

U.S. DOE-backed water startups in the areas of ceramic filters, membranes, and desalination that have industry traction are seeking funding and strategic partners to commercialize...