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Standout Fundraising Achievement of the Year 2019 Awarded to Ynsect for Pioneering Efforts in Sustainable Animal Feed
Posted on May 22, 2019
Stockholm, Sweden 22 May 2019 In recognition that all industries must transform to survive in a digitized, de-carbonized and resource-efficient future, Cleantech Group has named Ynsect its Standout Fundraising Achievement of the Year 2019 award winner. Cleantech Group looked at the twelve months from March 2018 to March 2019 to find a company active in clean technology […]
Read More...sonnen’s Acquisition by Shell New Energies Awarded European Deal of the Year
Posted on May 22, 2019
Stockholm, Sweden 22 May 2019 Cleantech Group has awarded sonnen the European Deal of the Year for its acquisition by Shell New Energies. The award recognizes the stand-out deal for the period from March 2018 to March 2019, considered not only for its financial characteristics, but also for the wider impact and what the deal […]
Read More...Award Recognizes European Investor of the Year 2019
Posted on May 22, 2019
Stockholm, Sweden 22 May 2019 To acknowledge a champion of sustainable innovation, Cleantech Group has named SET Ventures European Investor of the Year 2019. Cleantech Group looked at the twelve months from March 2018 to March 2019 to find a European investor that demonstrated positive outcomes and progress across the major activity set – fundraising, […]
Read More...Award Recognizes Visionary Asian Cleantech Corporation of the Year
Posted on January 29, 2019
San Francisco California, 29 January 2019 To mark ground-breaking investments in global sustainable innovation, the Cleantech Group has named Tencent its 2018 Asia Pacific Corporation of the Year. The Cleantech Group looked at the 12 months from 1 July 2017 to 20 June 2018 to find an Asian corporate that stood out to its analysts […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Names 2019 Global Cleantech 100 – Top Private Companies in Clean Technology
Posted on January 28, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 28, 2019 – Cleantech Group released the tenth Global Cleantech 100 report at its annual Cleantech Forum in San Francisco. The Global Cleantech 100 is a guide to the most innovative and promising companies poised to impact the market and the future of global industries in the next five to ten […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Unveils the APAC 25 – New Sister List to the Global Cleantech 100
Posted on September 20, 2018
Industry-leading ranking recognizes leading innovation companies in clean technology in the Asia Pacific region SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 21, 2018 Cleantech Group (CTG) released its inaugural APAC 25 list, ahead of our upcoming Cleantech Forum Asia on November 13-14, 2018. The APAC 25 is a new sister list of the Global Cleantech 100 program, made possible by the support […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Celebrates Stand Out Achievements in Europe of the past 12 Months
Posted on May 15, 2018
ANNUAL AWARD SERIES RECOGNIZES SOME OF THE TOP ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERS IN EUROPE ANTWERP, BELGIUM – May 15, 2018 – Cleantech Group (CTG) marked certain standout achievements of the last 12 months in its innovation ecosystem during the gala dinner of its 14th annual Cleantech Forum Europe, held in Antwerp, Belgium. (Antwerp is the 13th […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Unveils the 2018 Global Cleantech 100 List
Posted on January 24, 2018
Industry-leading ranking recognizes top private companies in clean technology Looking for the 2019 Cleantech 100? It’s right here SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 24, 2018 – Cleantech Group (CTG) released its ninth annual Global Cleantech 100 list and report at its annual Cleantech Forum San Francisco. CTG’s events and research services provide clients with access […]
Read More...Nordic region shines in cleantech innovation leadership
Posted on June 13, 2017
STOCKHOLM, Sweden (12 June 2017) – The 2017 Global Cleantech Innovation Index (GCII) shows the Nordic region has the strongest cleantech start-up creation leadership for the first time. The region provides the best conditions today for clean technology start-up creation according to the third edition of the Global Cleantech Innovation Index. The report was, released today […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Celebrates Stand Out Achievements in Europe of the past 12 Months
Posted on May 18, 2017
ANNUAL AWARD SERIES RECOGNIZES SOME OF THE TOP ACHIEVEMENTS AND LEADERS IN EUROPE HELSINKI, FINLAND – May 18, 2017 – Last night, Cleantech Group (CTG), marked certain standout achievements of the last 12 months in its innovation ecosystem, during the gala dinner of its 13th annual Cleantech Forum Europe, held in Helsinki, Finland for the first […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Unveils the 2017 Global Cleantech 100 List
Posted on February 2, 2017
Industry-leading ranking recognizes top private companies in clean technology SAN FRANCSCO, CA. – January 31, 2017 – Last week, Cleantech Group (CTG), released its eighth annual Global Cleantech 100 list and report. CTG keeps its audiences and clients in touch with emerging trends, leading innovation companies and all key players in sustainable innovation. The Global Cleantech […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Unveils the 2015 Global Cleantech 100 List
Posted on January 25, 2016
Industry-leading ranking recognizes top private companies in clean technology SAN FRANCSCO, CA. – January 25, 2016 – Cleantech Group, whose mission is to connect corporates and investors to sustainable innovation through the online i3 Connect platform and its world-renowned global events series, today released its seventh annual Global Cleantech 100 list and report. The list recognizes the […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Joins Forces with Enovation Partners
Posted on January 18, 2016
Enovation Partners, LLC, one of the preeminent advisory services firms in the energy and infrastructure sectors, has acquired Cleantech Group (CTG). CTG’s business and separate identity will be maintained as a new subsidiary company, majority-owned by Enovation, led by Richard Youngman, for 7 years CTG’s Managing Director for Europe and Asia. Read More…
Read More...Executives from Bloom Energy, DBL Investors, and SunRun Among Keynotes at Cleantech Forum San Francisco 2015
Posted on February 3, 2015
Speakers will explore the challenges and opportunities associated with the event’s theme: Cleantech Meets the Cloud:The Emergence of Cleantech-as-a-Service SAN FRANCISCO, CA – February 3, 2015 – Cleantech Forum San Francisco, the world’s longest-running and largest summit for those immersed in sustainability that drives innovation, has an impressive line-up of speakers. The event, which will […]
Read More...i3 Quarterly Innovation Monitor Reports Trends in Sustainable Innovation from Third Quarter of 2014
Posted on November 12, 2014
Transportation, Energy Efficiency, and Agriculture & Food remain most active in terms of investment volume and dollars invested SAN FRANCISCO, CA–November 12, 2014 – Cleantech Group™ (CTG), developer of the i3 market intelligence platform, today announced the results of third quarter trend analysis in sustainable innovation. The analysis of corporate and institutional venture investment raised […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Unveils the Inaugural Global Cleantech 100’s Ones to Watch List
Posted on November 6, 2014
List Recognizes Upcoming Private Companies in Clean Technology SAN FRANCISCO, CA.–November 6, 2014 – Cleantech Group, whose mission is to connect corporates to sustainable innovation through the i3 market intelligence platform, expert advisory services, and global events, today released the inaugural Global Cleantech 100’s Ones to Watch list. The list highlights a group of upcoming […]
Read More...Cleantech Group Unveils the 2014 Global Cleantech 100 List
Posted on October 6, 2014
Industry-leading analysis recognizes top private companies in clean technology WASHINGTON, D.C.–October 6, 2014 – Cleantech Group, whose mission is to connect corporates to sustainable innovation through the i3 market intelligence platform, expert advisory services, and global events, today released the sixth annual Global Cleantech 100 list and report. The list recognizes the 100 most promising […]
Read More...i3 Quarterly Innovation Monitor Reports Trends in Sustainable Innovation from First Half of 2014
Posted on July 24, 2014
Transportation, Solar and Agriculture & Food most active sectors SAN FRANCISCO, CA–July 24, 2014 – Cleantech Group™ (CTG), developer of the i3 market intelligence platform, today announced the results of first-half trend analysis in sustainable innovation. The analysis of corporate and venture investment raised and partnerships formed by early- and growth-stage start-up companies identified clear […]
Read More...i3 Quarterly Innovation Monitor Reports Q1 Trends
Posted on April 28, 2014
Transportation, Energy Efficiency and Agriculture & Food most active sectors SAN FRANCISCO, CA–April 28, 2014 – Cleantech Group™ (CTG), developer of the i3 market intelligence platform , today announced the results of first-quarter trend analysis in sustainable innovation. The analysis of corporate and venture investment raised…
Read More...Judges for Entrepreneur Showcase at Cleantech Forum San Francisco Include Top Corporates and VCs
Posted on February 25, 2014
Expert panel—including executives from Credit Suisse, Chrysalix, Khosla, and Qualcomm Ventures—will choose the most promising start-up from pitches made by competitively-selected companies SAN FRANCISCO – February 25, 2014 – The twelfth annual Cleantech Forum San Francisco , the world’s longest-running and largest annual assembly…
Read More...Speaker Lineup at Cleantech Forum San Francisco Includes Opower, Edison, GE, Microsoft, NRG, Khosla and Mosaic
Posted on February 18, 2014
Thought Leaders in Resource Innovation will be joined by hundreds of attendees March 11th thru 13th to Explore the Theme of Decentralization SAN FRANCISCO – February 18, 2014 – The twelfth annualCleantech Forum San Francisco , the world’s longest-running and largest annual assembly…
Read More...i3 Quarterly Investment Monitor Reports $6.8 Billion in Cleantech Venture Investment in 2013
Posted on January 8, 2014
Energy Efficiency, Transportation, and Solar lead investment for the year according to the i3 market intelligence platform’s fourth quarter report SAN FRANCISCO, CA–January 8, 2014 – Cleantech Group™ , provider of the i3 market intelligence platform and global consulting services, today announced worldwide venture investment across…
Read More...i3 Quarterly Investment Monitor Reports $1.4 Billion in Cleantech Venture Investment during Q3 2013
Posted on October 11, 2013
Transportation, Energy Efficiency and Biofuels & Biochemicals lead investment deals according to Cleantech Group’s third quarter report SAN FRANCISCO, CA–October 11, 2013 – Cleantech Group™ , provider of the i3 market intelligence platform and global consulting services, today announced worldwide venture investment across all clean technology…
Read More...Cleantech Group Unveils the 2013 Global Cleantech 100 List
Posted on October 9, 2013
Industry-leading analysis recognizes top private companies in clean technology Efficiency companies lead list while solar drop off continues WASHINGTON, D.C.–October 9, 2013 – Cleantech Group , provider of the i3 market intelligence platform and global consulting services, today released the fifth annual Global Cleantech 100 list and report . The list recognizes…
Read More...Energy Secretary Moniz to Keynote Global Cleantech 100 Summit and Gala
Posted on October 2, 2013
Global leaders, innovators and corporate groups converge in Washington, D.C. to present latest trends across clean technology sectors SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – October 2, 2013 – Cleantech Group, a leading consulting firm and provider of the i3 market intelligence platform , has announced that U.S. Secretary…
Read More...Energy Engagement Solutions Gaining Traction With Utilities Around The World
Posted on July 8, 2013
Cleantech Group Defines Criteria Global Utilities Should Consider When Selecting Vendors and Identifies Leaders in Behavioral Energy Efficiency, Customer Care, and Other Sub-Sectors SAN FRANCISCO–JULY 8, 2013 – Cleantech Group™ , a global market intelligence and consulting firm helping executives connect with cleantech…
Read More...Cleantech Turns a Corner in 2Q13
Posted on July 3, 2013
Cleantech Group’s Quarterly Investment Monitor Shows Venture Investment Rebounding from Slow First Quarter, to $1.76 Billion SAN FRANCISCO–July 3, 2013 – Cleantech Group™ , a global market intelligence firm helping executives connect with cleantech innovation, today released preliminary 2Q13 results from its…
Read More...Cleantech Group’s i3 Platform Now Includes Revenue Data
Posted on June 17, 2013
Latest improvements to i3 also include an updated Oil & Gas taxonomy, as well as a dynamic mapping feature that helps users identify innovation clusters San Francisco, CA – June 17, 2013 –Cleantech Group , a global market intelligence firm helping…
Read More...Cleantech Forum Europe 2013 Brings Together Thought Leaders to Re-Imagine Cleantech
Posted on April 24, 2013
Cleantech Forum Europe 2013 Brings Together Thought Leaders to Re-Imagine Cleantech Ninth Annual Forum Reaches Record Attendance as Industry Influencers Gather to Network and Discuss How to Tackle Industry Challenges SAN FRANCISCO – April 24, 2013 – Cleantech Group™ , a global market intelligence firm helping executives connect with cleantech innovation, today announced…
Read More...Investor Shift Toward Capital Efficiency is Clear in 1Q13
Posted on April 4, 2013
Cleantech Group’s Quarterly Investment Monitor Shows Near Record Deal Count (217), Yet Total Dollars Retreat to $1.07B SAN FRANCISCO–April 4, 2013 – Cleantech Group™ , a global market intelligence firm helping executives connect with cleantech innovation, today released preliminary 1Q13 results from…
Read More...“Cleantech Is Back!” at Cleantech Forum San Francisco 2013
Posted on March 26, 2013
Standing room only sessions and deal announcements close out forum SAN FRANCISCO – March 26, 2013 – The industry’s leading deal-making summit, Cleantech Forum San Francisco, finished in a rousing crescendo last Wednesday in front of a packed crowd of…
Read More...Finalists Selected for the ‘Cleantech Goes Social’ Contest, Sponsored by Cleantech Group and Facebook
Posted on March 11, 2013
Winner to be announced on Wednesday, March 20th at Cleantech Forum San Francisco 2013 SAN FRANCISCO – March 11, 2013 – Cleantech Group, the global market intelligence firm based in San Francisco, and Facebook, the world’s most influential social network, today announced…
Read More...Cleantech Group & Facebook Present: Cleantech Goes Social
Posted on January 29, 2013
Cleantech Group and Facebook Announce Contest to Promote Clean Technology and Sustainability SAN FRANCISCO – January 29, 2013 – Cleantech Group™ , a global market intelligence firm helping executives connect with cleantech innovation, today announced the launch of the “ Cleantech Goes Social ” contest…
Read More...Global Clean Technology Venture Investment Totals $6.46B in 2012 Cleantech Group’s Quarterly Investment Monitor Shows Venture Investment Down 33% by Investment Total; 15% by Deal Count from 2011
Posted on January 3, 2013
SAN FRANCISCO – January 3, 2013 – Cleantech Group™ , a global market intelligence firm helping executives connect with cleantech innovation, today released preliminary 2012 results from its i3 platform . The firm reported that worldwide clean technology venture investment during the year totaled…
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