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Weekly cleantech deal tracking

Every Thursday, we publish a roundup of cleantech investment deals, pending IPOs and fund closings for members of the Cleantech Network. Not a member? Contact us.

Investors get messy with bugs, worms and nuclear fusion

August 6, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Weird science rules the week’s transactions as we spot nine VC rounds, plus 22 other deals in the cleantech sector. Full Story »

Intel and Braemar: A match made in cleantech heaven?

July 30, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - We spot 36 deals in the cleantech sector this week, with the duo involved in six. Could a walk down the aisle be next? Full Story »

Funding frenzy: VCs inject $168M in cleantech this week

July 23, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Investors seem invigorated by news of two new cleantech funds, as well as $286M going into existing funds. Details of this, plus we spot 46 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

BRIC’s eyes on hydro as sector draws $600M

July 16, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Indian hydro developer plans $514 million IPO, while hydro companies in Brazil and China raise $78 million in private equity. Details of this, plus we spot 48 deals in the last week. Full Story »

SolFocus closes $77.6M round, readies for manufacturing ramp

July 9, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Mountain View, Calif.-based CPV developer exceeds its target with Series C close today and prepares to move from pilot production to commercialization. Details of this, plus 55 other deals we spotted in the past week. Full Story »

It doesn’t grow on trees, but the DOE dishes it out

July 2, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - The U.S. Department of Energy allocated funds for everything from the smart grid to hydropower this week. Details, and a roundup of 33 latest deals in cleantech. Full Story »

Pound-for-pound, cleantech deals have a British twist

June 25, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - UK investors put their pounds to work this week in cleantech startups and new funds. Details of this, plus we spot 30 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

Cash shortage? Not in wind

June 18, 2009 - by Lisa Sibley - Investors flock to wind, as four companies eye more than $800 million in funding. Details of this, plus we spot 36 deals in the past week. 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 »

Chery Auto drives China’s week of cleantech domination

June 4, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - China’s largest automaker brings in $425 million in private equity, while a Beijing-based water play heads to the NYSE looking for liquidity, plus we spot 59 deals in the last seven days. Full Story »

Energy efficiency rules week's cleantech roost

May 28, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Five startups secure $32 million for efficiency plays in manufacturing, lighting and solar. Details of this, plus we spot 40 deals in the last seven days. Full Story »

Cash-strapped cleantech firms seek cure in common stock

May 21, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Heavyweights find reprieve from economic strife with new shareholders looking for a bargain. Details of this, plus 37 deals we spotted in the last seven days. Full Story »

Extreme makeover: Solar edition?

May 14, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Developers of new inverters for solar projects lead the week with nearly $30 million in new funding. Details of this, and we spot 35 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

IPOs back on the table?

May 7, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - Could the public markets start providing relief to cleantech? Details of this, and we spot 35 deals in the past seven days. Full Story »

Vestas raises $1B, SunPower $400M in new share offerings

April 30, 2009 - by Emma Ritch - The wind and solar giants weren’t the only public companies offering up new shares this week. Details of this, and we spot 44 deals this week. Full Story »
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