Industry Trends

#4: NVCA Chair Josh Green Unveils His Top Cleantech Picks

December 31, 2013

Mohr Davidow’s Josh Green and VantagePoint's Alan Salzman discuss the latest bets they are making in cleantech. Top story of 2013.

Top Conferences in 2014 You Should Have on Your Radar

December 31, 2013

Our conference calendar is updated with important industry events VCs should consider attending over the next few months.

Navigant: Microgrid Industry Needs Innovation to Thrive

December 31, 2013

Developing commercially viable business models for microgrids is the current state of the market.

Cleantech Partnerships: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly

December 20, 2013

Siemens, GE, Shell, and Osram Sylvania weigh in on whether taking a strategic investment will hinder a startup’s future exit prospects.

Kachan: 2014 Cleantech Investment Predictions

December 20, 2013

Kachan & Co. says there's reason to be optimistic about cleantech venture investing in 2014.

Future of Utilities a Balance of Immediate Need and Long-Term Vision

December 7, 2013

Leaders from ConEd, Brookings and A.T. Kearney discuss future utility business models.

Is Clean Energy A Growing Threat to the Power Grid?

December 7, 2013

Intermittency adds stress to the grid, causing energy officials to worry about its stability as states rush to bring more clean energy online, according to a report.

Strong Team Outweighs Product in Successful Fundraising

November 23, 2013

DBL’s Nancy Pfund weighs in on the fundraising environment, startup entrepreneurs and where she’s looking to invest.

Ernst & Young: Political Uncertainty Making Clean Energy Investors Nervous

November 23, 2013

E&Y warns of key risks to future clean energy investment, amid major gains in emerging markets and growing interest by pension funds.

Innovative Urban Farming Ripe for Investment

November 15, 2013  |  1 Comment

Innovations in farming technology are allowing food production to become far more efficient and the practice of cultivating produce within concrete confines is heading mainstream....