Clean technologies investments increased 45% to $3.6 billion in 2006,
according to Ann Arbor-based
Cleantech Venture Network LLC.
Excerpt:
Nicholas Parker, chairman and co-founder of CVN, said several factors to fueled investor interest in 2006. Included: high energy prices, growing awareness of issues such as global warming, favorable public policies and growth in available venture capital.
“Energy was the most prominent beneficiary, but companies that specialize in transportation, water, air and environmental technologies and other categories also attracted venture capital,” Parker said.
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