The world needs innovation in water treatment and related technologies, but VCs have hardly dipped a toe in such investments. That could change under government mandates.
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The maker of electric sports cars unveils the new Roadster Sport; rival Fisker Automotive, Chrysler, and Ford all announce electric-vehicle plans at the North American auto show in Detroit.
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Global venture capital investments in clean technology startups reached $8.4 billion, but a sluggish fourth quarter could be a sign of a slowing trend.
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It's tortured times in clean tech as tight credit, a strengthening dollar, and a decline in oil prices bring pain to the industry's startups and heavyweights alike.
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New fund, yet to be formally announced, will focus on growth-stage clean tech startups in need of capital for commercial plants, CMEA Managing Director Jim Watson tells Red Herring.
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Silver Spring Networks snags big venture round and joins a host of competitors that are now flush with cash despite global economic woes.
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Highlights maturing industry
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The former U.S. VP and Nobel Peace Prize winner joins Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers as a partner, boosting the firm’s clean tech investment clout.
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