Green technology investors seek safer havens in 2011

As federal stimulus funding for cleantech development runs out, market activity is shifting to safer technologies with quicker and more predictable returns, according to a mid-year update from Peachtree Capital Advisors, an investment bank that offers advice on mergers and acquisitions. The "2011 Mid-Year Greentech M&A (merger-and-acquisition) Review" notes that, while the dollar value of green…

ByThe Global ViewJuly 22, 20110Comments

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New US consortium plans $1.4bn in cleantech investments

A new US-based consortium plans to invest $1.4 billion of private capital in clean technology companies over the next five years. The Cleantech Syndicate is a group of 11 prominent families from across the US with a collective net worth of more than $30 billion. The organization's planned investments represents the largest pool of dedicated capital…

ByThe Global ViewJune 22, 20110Comments

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What does 2011 hold for China, US?

China, now a leader in everything from cleantech investment to carbon emissions, can expect to see its star keep rising in 2011. However, the business atmosphere there promises to show much more volatility in the coming year ... with uncertain implications for outside investors. Companies ranging from Apple to Siemens, from IBM to Wal-Mart, have made…

ByThe Global ViewDecember 27, 20100Comments

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World Economic Forum: Cleantech rules

With cleantech and green technologies becoming ever more important at the global level, it's no surprise that startups in those areas have taken a record number of spots in the latest list of Technology Pioneers announced by the World Economic Forum (WEF). Of the 31 new companies judged to be the most innovative around the world,…

ByThe Global ViewSeptember 1, 20100Comments

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Virtual design speeds green reality

Cleantech companies sell technology products and services that solve environmental problems, ranging from traffic monitoring solutions to bioplastics made from sewage sludge to new solar cell technology. These exciting new products and solutions offer the promise of creating a more sustainable world, while transforming the global economy. Climate change, resource depletion, water scarcity and other major…

ByThe Global ViewAugust 27, 20100Comments

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Opinion: Darling’s green bank idea is laughably small

Alistair Darling's proposal for a green investment bank is a laughable gesture for the benefit of the growing green brigade. The public-private initiative would inject £2bn to boost offshore wind energy and jobs -- and he says this is one way to move out of recession. The £2bn is far too low to have any impact. The…

ByThe Global ViewMarch 27, 20100Comments

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Some guys and Holy Grails: 5 rules for spotting ‘cleantech porn’

Do you remember that wonderful moment when the internet was invented? Or when mobile phones suddenly appeared everywhere? Of course you don't. That's because these life-altering technologies didn't spring up ready for market overnight, but evolved, often behind the scenes, for years before we were ready to use them en masse. Viewed through the filter of our…

ByThe Global ViewMarch 10, 20101Comment

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Despite some ‘green shoots,’ cleantech VCs see trouble ahead

There's good news and bad news on the cleantech and environmental business front. The good news first: more venture capitalists and private equity investors see an initial public offering (IPO) being likely for one of their green investments in the next year or two. And now the bad news: While green businesses are perceived as a good…

ByThe Global ViewMarch 9, 20101Comment

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Cleantech Connect Awards recognise fast-growing innovators

Four fast-growing and innovative firms last night won recognition last night at the inaugural Cleantech Connect 2009 awards ceremony. Held in London's St James', the event was organised by GP Bullhound with Schroders Private Banking as a premium sponsor. A 150-strong crowd of entrepreneurs and investors from Europe's cleantech sector was on hand to see the award-winning…

ByThe Global ViewNovember 19, 20090Comments

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Irish cleantech firms seek opportunities in Silicon Valley

The CEOs of 12 Irish cleantech firms are prowling for potential investors and partners in Silicon Valley this week during Enterprise Ireland's first-ever dedicated Clean Tech Trade mission. The mission aims to help Ireland's innovative companies meet with their California counterparts, link up with strategic partners and showcase their technologies to potential buyers and venture capitalists. "The…

ByThe Global ViewSeptember 28, 20090Comments

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Green technology investors seek safer havens in 2011

New US consortium plans $1.4bn in cleantech investments

What does 2011 hold for China, US?

World Economic Forum: Cleantech rules

Virtual design speeds green reality

Opinion: Darling’s green bank idea is laughably small

Some guys and Holy Grails: 5 rules for spotting ‘cleantech porn’

Despite some ‘green shoots,’ cleantech VCs see trouble ahead

Cleantech Connect Awards recognise fast-growing innovators

Irish cleantech firms seek opportunities in Silicon Valley

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