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IPO flood or not?

Risk aversion to investing in cleantech is starting to change and improve, but we’re not about to see a wave of IPOs in the sector anytime soon.

Or at least that was the consensus today from venture capital and private equity folks at the Renewable Energy Finance Forum-West conference in San Francisco. And while the primarily Silicon Valley-based panel had opinions that differed at times, they all agreed they have one thing in common: Their names are hard to pronounce.

Back on track? Cleantech VC deals continue global growth

September 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Cleantech sees second straight period of recovery in third quarter, as it takes biotech's crown as the dominant category for venture capital investment. Full Story »

Surprises abound in first Global Cleantech 100 ranking

September 9, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Peer-reviewed survey of private cleantech startups around the globe offers insight into current and future winners, panelists say. Full Story »

Better Place’s battery-swap stations for Tokyo taxis get investor approval

August 26, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Tokyo’s largest taxi operator Nihon Kotsu is expected to put four electric taxis to a road test using Better Place’s model. Full Story »

Smart grid co. gets $17.3M, heads to Vegas

July 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Salt Lake City-based home and business automation company plans to ramp up its development of products that help monitor and control energy use with new funds. Full Story »

Cleantech may have seen the worst, rebounding to $1.2B in 2Q09

July 1, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Investment in electric vehicles, biofuels and advanced batteries are booming, while solar is in its lowest slump yet, according to new findings today from the Cleantech Group. Full Story »

4Home, Sensus unveil partnership details

June 17, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Sunnyvale, Calif.-based home control company and leading meter provider offer glimpse of what they plan to achieve together in the energy market. Full Story »

VantagePoint triple-dips in cleantech

June 11, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The venture capital firm plays the field with three cleantech investments, including two potential competitors, plus we spot 38 deals over the past week. Full Story »

AlertMe closes £8 million to expand in Europe

June 10, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Cambridge, England-based startup plans to use new funds to extend its product development program and continue to ramp up its distribution strategy. Full Story »

VantagePoint leads $30M round in AMI solution leader

June 9, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Boulder, Colo.-based Tendril Networks plans to use new funds to scale its TREE platform and take the company to profitability. Full Story »
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