Growing Optimism in Food and Ag, Waste Management
Cleantech VC deal volume remains consistent, corporate participation shows resiliency, while niche sub-sectors, cleanweb, and energy efficiency experience growth in 2013.
Fundings+Deals
At Cleantech Pitch Events, Solutions to Real World Problems Sought
In a series of pitch events held in NY, Boston and SF, panels of VCs critique startups ranging from big data and software to thermal energy storage and combustion engines, highlighting...
BNEF’s Liebreich: Reasons for Optimism in 2013’s Investment Numbers
Despite a dip overall, the latest BNEF report revealed some positive investment trends, including: geographic diversity; a surge in public markets; strong installations; and new investment...
#4: NVCA Chair Josh Green Unveils His Top Cleantech Picks
Mohr Davidow’s Josh Green and VantagePoint's Alan Salzman discuss the latest bets they are making in cleantech. Top story of 2013.
#5: Cleanweb Companies Attract Big Data and Big Money
Cleanweb insiders: It’s not too late to invest in “the most powerful technology of our lifetimes.” Top story of 2013.
#6: Are Corporates the New Cleantech Venture Capitalists?
Four big corporate VC’s reveal how they get deals done and what's on their investing wish lists. Top story of 2013.
WattJoule, Further Boosting Flow Battery Commercialization, Seeks More Funding
The developer of next-generation flow battery energy storage systems has signed a licensing agreement that will facilitate its full commercialization. However, the CEO received mixed...
DOE-Backed Distributed Storage Startup Receives First Angel Funding
Green Charge Networks received angel funding this week from Richard Lowenthal, founder and CTO of car charging network ChargePoint.
This Week's CleanTech Venture Fundings
AcousticEye Raises $7M; Enertiv Gets $120K, enters TechStars; Fallbrook Technologies Secures $35M in Debt; Green Biologics Raises $25M Series B; Stem Raises $15M Series B; Yava Technologies...
Industrial Efficiency Software Startup Raises $1.9M Series A
Spanish startup Optimitive designs software for large industrial firms that reduces energy usage by up to 10 percent and lowers CO2 emissions. It targets furnaces, water treatment...