Cleantech & Resource Efficiency New Fundings and Fund Activity
BofA's $100M for clean cooking stoves in the developing world; Getaround gets $24M for on-demand car sharing; Essess raises $10M for building energy efficiency assessments; LeddarTech...
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Greater Awareness of Global Water Risk Attracting Capital
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,...
Mission-Driven Cleanweb “P2P” Startups Raise Funding
Sharing app Yerdle, who's goal is to reduce new durable consumer goods bought by 25%, and Open Utility, an online marketplace that brings clean energy generators directly in contact...
Follow-Ups on US-China Climate Deal: What’s the Impact?
Major news outlets have outlined the pros and cons of the deal, and experts question whether it represents China’s increased commitment or just “business as usual.”
The GOP’s Senate Takeover Implications on U.S. Energy Policy
What energy issues will be prioritized by Republicans under the likely Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell? What are the implications for cleantech entrepreneurs?
“Survivors” Win Admiration from Investors in New Cleantech 100 List
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...
New Fundings, Accolades Shine on CO2-to-Chemicals Startup Liquid Light
The NJ-based startup, cleantech’s Rising Star of the Year, recently raised $15 million in Series B financing and has corporate customers lining up for its ability to turn waste into...
U.S. DOE Invests $53M in Solar Startups, Including VC Deal Opportunities to Watch
We’ve profiled innovative startups funded by the DOE's $53M Solar SunShot Initiative, and have identified promising startups raising new venture rounds including: Faraday, Village...
NYSERDA Funds 9 Early-Stage Energy Storage Technologies
New York is investing $2.2M into innovative energy storage startups and projects, including Bettergy, a DOD, ARPA-E, and NSF-backed developer of low cost zinc batteries, which is seeking...
Cleantech & Resource Efficiency New Fundings and Fund Activity
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;...