Cleantech Market


Market Opportunity in Cleantech

  • Over $20 billion invested globally by VCs in Cleantech since 2005
  • Many “proven” technologies just now being commercialized in theUS/Europe
  • Sufficient number of founder-funded companies in the industry
  • Small companies lack resources to pursue opportunities in Asia
  • VCs seeking liquidity / entrepreneurs seeking growth capital or exit
  • No substantial agreement at COP15

Demand Drivers:

  • Government regulations around water quality and renewable energy
  • Commercial end-user’s seeking to reduce energy costs
  • Reduction of carbon emissions at lowest marginal cost
  • Water scarcity / sanitation

Target Sectors:

  • Electricity – 18% of global GHG emissions
  • Built Environment – 15% of global GHG emissions
  • Industrial Processes – 15% of global GHG emissions