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Lessons Learned: How These VCs Raised Capital in 2013

June 25, 2013

VCs moving beyond the term "cleantech" that gives some institutional investors pause.

Fundraising Environment Sparks A Cleantech Revolution

June 25, 2013

As VC funds open, close and shift focus, a new cleantech picture emerges. We provide perspective on a comprehensive list of recent fund moves.

Huron River Venture Partners Raises $11M for Cleantech

June 20, 2013

The Ann Arbor-based firm focuses on cleantech investments in energy, transportation infrastructure and agriculture.

Leaders, Laggards and Surprises in State Cleantech Rankings

June 7, 2013

A new report analyzes cleantech leadership by state, covering investment and new patents.

Indian Cleantech VC Fund Debuts with $14 Million

May 31, 2013  |  1 Comment

Mumbai-based Infuse Ventures plans to raise $25 million and invest in clean technology and sustainable energy enterprises.

U.S. Gov't Continues Support of Cleantech Through Various Programs

March 28, 2013

New and established government programs will endure to fund cleantech startups, even as stimulus funding dries up. Which ones should early stage cleantech investors be familiar with?

Westly Group Confident With New $160M Cleantech Fund

March 22, 2013

Three large investors in the fund include Citi, the German utility E.ON and the SK Group of South Korea.

HarbourVest Targets $250M for Cleantech Fund of Funds

March 15, 2013

HarbourVest Partners hopes to take advantage of the capital shortage in the space with its 2nd cleantech fund of funds.

How to Attract Institutional Investors to Clean Energy

March 8, 2013

Improving investment practices and creating new investment vehicles can unlock institutional investment capital for renewable energy, says the Climate Policy Initiative.

Quick! I Need a Buddy!

January 4, 2013

Investors committed to cleantech find few willing partners.