"Cream of the Crowdfunding Crop" Blows Through Funding Goals
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.
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,...
“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...
Formula E's Beijing Debut Showcases EV's Future Tech
With kinetic energy recovery system batteries that only lasted 25 minutes, Formula E spectators witnessed drivers changing cars during a pit stop, rather than tires. Other new EV technologies...
Lockheed Martin Rides Energy Innovation Wave
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,...
Energy Storage Innovation Captures Attention of Investors
Although concerns persist, new business models around distributed storage and software and developments in flow batteries are peaking investor's interest.
Cleantech’s Investing Pulse Remains Strong in Distributed Generation, Data Analytics & Social Impact
Prolific VCs Rob Day and Josh Green and family office investors Eagle Cliff Partners and Prelude Ventures reveal key trends and where they are finding opportunities in cleantech’s...
New $400M PE Fund Launched to Focus on Asia Cleantech
The new fund is a partnership between the Asian Development Bank, ORIX, and Robeco and will invest in cleantech, resource efficiency, agriculture, and water startups across Asia.