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