Illinois Supports Energy Startups WIth Venture Capital
The state wants to support cleantech entrepreneurs, especially those that can play a role in its smart-grid rollout.
Global Cleantech Investments Slip 33% in 2012
In a slow funding climate, biofuels and green chemicals led on investments.
Next Step Living Raises $18 Million for Residential Energy Retrofits
Since 2008, the company has retrofited 25,000 homes and does 1600 energy audits a month.
LightSail Energy Closes $37 Million Round
The company's megawatt-scale energy storage products are based on compressed air, enabling distributed renewable energy to be cheaper than centralized fossil fuels.
Q2 Cleantech Venture Capital Drops
Investments in solar, transportation and energy efficiency continue to lead.
Solexel, SolFocus, Sopogy Raise Money in Tough Solar Environment
Solexel using silicon gas to make extremely thin solar cells, SolFocus for concentrating PV and Sopogy for micro-scale concentrating solar.
KPCB Closes $535 Million Venture Capital Fund
Its 15th fund will invest in cleantech, but the focus will be on digital experience.
Crowdfunding Phenomenon Hits $1.2 Billion
It could be a boon for local renewable energy projects in addition to raising money for start-ups.
Angel Investing On the Rise, After Down Years of Recession
Angel investing rose on all counts in 2011, from the number of people investing to the deal size.
SJF Ventures Closes $75 Million Cleantech Fund
SJF invests in efficiency & infrastructure, reuse & recycling, sustainable agriculture & food safety, and technology enhanced services.