3Q09 cleantech investment review

Cleantech venture investment continued recovering in the third quarter of 2009 spurred by global economic stimulus investment. The sector accumulated $1.6 billion across 134 companies. The Cleantech Group & Deloitte offered an analysis on Tuesday, October 6th.

Investment in cleantech continued recovering in 3Q09
3Q09 investment in clean technology worldwide is up 10 percent from the previous quarter, yet down 42 percent from the same period a year ago. A landmark IPO and new funds have broadened confidence in clean technology, now the leading venture investment category. Cleantech venture investment continued this quarter after large declines in previous periods that paralleled the turbulent global economy.

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Recording available
What does this suggest about the health of the clean technology sector? What are the implications for growth stage companies, and startups raising capital? What impact do government investments have on the worldwide sector in the short term? Speakers included:

• Dallas Kachan, Cleantech Group Managing Director, and
• Scott Smith, Deloitte U.S. National Cleantech Leader

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