Revenue Trumps Hype in Global Cleantech 100 List
Over the past year, cleantech investments have seen a continued flight to capital light sectors, which are quicker to market and revenues, top VCs noted on the launch of an influential...
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Mercom: Wind Venture Capital $ Investment Drops 35% in Q3
The number of wind VC deals stayed flat, at 4, versus Q2, but the industry saw strong capital market and project finance activity.
NREL Re-envisioning Electric Vehicle Batteries
ARPA-E announced a $36 million investment in transformational EV storage projects, including NREL’s highly improved EV flow batteries.
Mercom: Smart Grid Venture Capital Funding Grows 30% in Q3
Venture capital investors put $65 million in 12 smart grid companies this quarter, with corporate M&A in the sector expected to grow.
Report: Don’t Give up on Cleantech Quite Yet
Investors should consider patterns of cleantech investment and performance with the help of a much wider lens, says a new report.
DOE’s Sunshot Initiative Shines on “Capital Light” Solar Startups
The U.S. DOE dolled out new grants to a few key solar startups, a few of which are seeking investors, focused on streamlining the industry’s financing and customer acquisition “soft...
Survey: Bay Area VC Confidence Highest in 6 Years
A healthy IPO market and new market opportunities for innovation are keeping Silicon Valley VCs bullish in Q3.
Q3 VC Funding in Cleantech Hardly Red-Hot, But Not Discouraging, Either
Cleantech venture investment in Q3 has taken another dip, but Rob Day of Black Coral Capital tells investors that it's not the time for pessimism.
Mercom Capital: Solar Funding of All Types Up in Q3 ‘13
In addition to strong activity in downstream solar, VC interest in PV technology is picking up again, says Mercom CEO Raj Prabhu.
Sefaira Solves Sustainability Problems for Architects, Reaps $9M Funding and Accolades
Thought you missed out on this hot ticket with investors and award-givers alike? They may be back at the fundraising table next year.