VC Funding in Solar Sector Down 50 Percent in 2012
Venture capital (VC) investments plunged nearly 50 percent to $992 million in 103 deals in 2012 compared to $1.9 billion raised in 108 deals the
Global Solar Consensus Forecast – Strong Finish Expected Thanks to Germany, Again
This year (2012) has been a rough and tumble year for the solar industry in general. The year was consumed by anti-dumping and protectionist measures
Smart Grid VC Funding Shows Signs of Life with $238 Million in Third Quarter
Smart grid venture capital (VC) funding showed some signs of life in Q3 2012 with $238 million in 12 deals. The rise in funding was
Healthcare IT VC Funding Strong with $194 Million in the Third Quarter
Venture Capital (VC) funding in HIT continued to be strong with $194 million going into 37 deals in Q3 2012. The strong uptrend that started
Solar VC Funding Drops Below $100 Million in Q3 2012
Venture capital (VC) funding in the solar sector in Q3 2012 was down to its lowest levels since 2008, totaling just $72 million in 14
Global Solar PV Installations in 2012 to Grow Despite Strong Headwinds
Solar demand continues to defy odds so far in 2012, which may result in another year of growth contrary to pessimistic views early in the
Weak VC Funding Levels for Smart Grid with $66 Million Raised in Q2 2012
Smart grid venture capital (VC) funding in Q2 2012 totaled $66 million in nine deals. VC funding levels remained weak in the last three quarters
Scaling New Heights is Key for Healthcare IT Venture Capital in Q2 2012
Venture Capital (VC) funding in the HIT sector continued to scale new heights reaching $293 million in Q2 2012 in 28 deals. Both the total
Second Quarter 2012 Funding and M&A Activity for Solar Sector
Venture Capital (VC) funding in the solar sector came in at $376 million in 32 deals in Q2 2012 compared to $329 million in 34
Smart Grid Q1 2012 Funding and M&A – Another Weak Quarter with only $62 Million in VC Funding
The lackluster venture capital (VC) investing trend in smart grid continued into this year with a weak first quarter of $62 million going into 10
Highest Number of Deals Ever Recorded for Healthcare IT Venture Capital in Q1 2012
Venture Capital (VC) funding in the healthcare information technology (HIT) sector continued on a strong positive trend that started in the third quarter of 2011.
Solar Q1 2012 Funding and M&A: VC Funding Drops to $329 Million, Highest Number of Deals Recorded at 34
Venture Capital (VC) funding in the solar sector was off to a slow start in Q1 2012. VC funding for the quarter came to $329