Fundings

Honest Buildings Raises $5.5M in Series A Funding

June 25, 2013

Honest Buildings, which has been described as a cross between Yelp and LinkedIn for building pros, received funding from Westly Group and RockPort Capital Partners.

Who’s the Top Cleantech Startup in the Land That's Raising Capital?

April 25, 2013  |  1 Comment

Cleantech VCs rate their top investment choices from the Cleantech Forum's entrepreneur competition.

Study: Poorer Nations Lead in Global Clean Energy Investment Growth

April 18, 2013

Although China emerged as the leader in 2012, South Africa’s clean energy investment grew the fastest, followed by Mexico and Turkey.

CalPERS on Environmental Investing

April 12, 2013

CalPERS’ Anne Simpson describes how the $250 billion pension behemoth is forcing corporations to divulge their environmental impact, and making money as a result.

Haji: The Doomsayers Are Wrong

March 22, 2013

Ignore the headlines. Now’s a great time to be a cleantech venture investor.

Canada’s Cleantech Fund Invests $62M

February 22, 2013

Canada's $2 billion SD Tech Fund invested in twenty-three cleantech start-ups, with the goal of making Canada a global cleantech powerhouse.

FarmLogs Bet Looks Small, But Potential Could Be Huge

February 5, 2013  |  1 Comment

Could FarmLogs, a company with five employees and barely $1 million in seed funding, revolutionize agriculture? A few savvy cleantech investors think so.

Cleantech CEO: Top Areas for Investment in 2013

January 30, 2013

Ed Sappin, CEO of The Willowbrook Company, reveals where to look for new funding and which sectors hold the greatest promise in 2013.

DOE Invests $120M in Rare Earths Hub

January 16, 2013

The Critical Materials Institute will focus on supplying rare earth materials for new wind turbines, solar cells, EVs and energy-efficient lighting, and eliminating potential global...

Fundings+Deals

E2: Congress Decision Risks $10Bil in Biofuel Revenue

November 10, 2012  |   TYPE: RESEARCH REPORT   |   COST: Free
Summary:

The military’s plans to expand its use of biofuels could generate $10Bil in revenue and jumpstart the biofuel market, according to a new report.