venture capital
Former British prime minister Tony Blair, who has worked on climate change policy since his days in government, has signed on as senior advisor to Silicon Valley venture capital firm Khosla Ventures, which invests in green technology ventures and research.
An April report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance shows global new investments in clean energy hit US$27.3 billion in the first quarter of 2010.
The first quarter of 2010 is over, and analysis shows impressive results for venture capital investment in clean technologies.
According to reports, venture capital investment in clean energy closed at US$1.9 billion in the first quarter of 2010. This represents an 83% increase from 2009.
Despite a few quiet murmurs of a new “bubble,” venture capitalists are generally very optimistic about the clean-tech energy and conservation sector, according to data collected through a recent survey from the tax and
Startup companies usually have a fresh idea that can serve a niche market, yet they require a serious infusion of capital to translate that idea into a succesful business.
Clean energy companies around the world are announcing initial public offerings and new rounds of investment to finance growth.
Billionaire, adventurer, and clean energy enthusiast, Richard Branson is issuing a new global challenge to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
The economic downturn caused a decrease in clean energy investments during 2009, according to several studies. However, booming investments in Asia, particularly in China's wind power, meant that global investments in clean energy remained stronger than expected.
Solar start-up, One Block Off the Grid (1BOG), has just raised US$5 million venture capital from New Enterprise Associates.
Electric vehicle infrastructure provider Better Place recently announced that it has signed an agreement with an HSBC-led investor consortium for new equity financing of US$350 million.
