Mercom: Q2 Sees Spike in Solar VC and Project Funds
VC funding reached $189 million, up from $126 million last quarter. M&A totaled $1.27 billion. It was the strongest quarter for solar lease project funds, with third party finance...
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Cleantech VC Jumps 56% in Q2, M&A Rebounds
Cleantech Group reports some cheerful news in their latest quartlery report, including a VC rebound, major corporate activity, new IPO filings, and certain sub-sectors soaring.
I-Bankers to cleantech companies: Don’t lament the lack of funding—just find new sources and structures
The industry must adopt innovative approaches to securing funding, says top clean energy investors.
Differing Viewpoints on the President’s Climate Plan Emerge
There's been varying reactions to the President’s climate plan published in the major mass media, we've summarized a few notable ones.
Consultants See Uptick As Institutional Investors Eye Non-Traditional Cleantech
After a drop-off in demand over the last several years, institutional investors are starting to dip their toes back in the cleantech market.
Lessons Learned: How These VCs Raised Capital in 2013
VCs moving beyond the term "cleantech" that gives some institutional investors pause.
Fundraising Environment Sparks A Cleantech Revolution
As VC funds open, close and shift focus, a new cleantech picture emerges. We provide perspective on a comprehensive list of recent fund moves.
Honest Buildings Raises $5.5M in Series A Funding
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.
After Losses, Should Cleantech VC’s Retreat or Double Down?
Healthy disagreement grows among top VC’s on the best strategy now.
ARPA-E Hones Its “Catalytic” Cleantech Investor Role As Funding Stands to Grow
The four-year-old DOE agency charged with supporting “outrageous” clean technology projects expands its program focus.