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Growth capital for tyre recycler
Crumb Rubber, a Devon-based tyre recycler, has secured £4 million from venture capital investor Foresight Group. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 1st July 2009
Clothes cleaning innovator nets funding
Xeros, a developer of ‘virtually waterless’ clothes cleaning technology has secured £920,000 in a funding round led by Enterprise Ventures (EV). Fundraising Deals / Monday, 29th June 2009
Carbon Trust loans made more accessible
The Carbon Trust, which offers interest-free loans to businesses that install energy-saving equipment, has extended eligibility for the scheme. Business News / Monday, 29th June 2009
Solar power technology company in funding boost
Enecsys, a Cambridge-based developer of technology to increase the effectiveness of solar power systems, has secured $10 million (£6 million). Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 24th June 2009
Green tax breaks and loans
A look at tax breaks and interest-free loans available to businesses investing in green technology or energy efficiency. Financial Management / Wednesday, 24th June 2009
New fund for green UK businesses
Triodos, an "ethical" bank, has launched a fund to invest in growing cleantech businesses in the UK under the Enterprise Investment Scheme. Fundraising Deals / Tuesday, 23rd June 2009
Frog Capital doubles recycling company stake
London-based venture firm Frog Capital has doubled its stake in industrial recycling business SiC Processing by purchasing shares from other investors. IPO & City News / Tuesday, 23rd June 2009
21 ways to go green
No longer the preserve of environmentalists, the concept of sustainability has entered the mainstream. Here are 21 ways to grow your business and boost your bottom line by applying a bit of green thinking. Business Expansion / Wednesday, 17th June 2009
Smart energy system provider nets funding
AlertMe.com, a provider of energy monitoring systems for homes, has secured £8 million in Series B funding from four venture capital investors. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 10th June 2009
Advanced Plasma Power in joint venture
Waste-to-energy company Advanced Plasma Power has formed a joint venture with private equity fund Leveraged Green Energy to deploy its technology. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 28th May 2009
Harbert makes first investment in Solar Shop
Australian private equity firm Harbert has made its maiden investment in solar panel provider Solar Shop, valuing the business at A$50 million (£24 million). Fundraising Deals / Tuesday, 26th May 2009
Cash injection for agri.capital
Renewable energy company agri.capital has received €60 million (£53 million) in its latest funding round led by US investment house TCW Group. Fundraising Deals / Thursday, 21st May 2009
New investors for Eco-Solids
A syndicate of private investors led by entrepreneur John Wreford has bought a 45 per cent stake in cleantech company Eco-Solids for £750,000. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 18th May 2009
Rockley Group sets up $100 million China fund
Technology investor Rockley Group has signed a deal with a Chinese partner to invest in ‘sustainable’ companies in the country’s Shandong province. Fundraising Deals / Monday, 11th May 2009
New manager for Sustainable Technology Fund
The Sustainable Technology Fund (STF), which backs UK-based cleantech ventures, has made its first investment under new management. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 6th May 2009
NEWS
Bglobal wins funding
‘Smart metering’ specialist Bglobal has obtained up to £15 million asset funding from Barclays Asset Sales & Finance. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Jubilee in £26m Braemore bid
Jubilee Platinum is offering shares to buy fellow AIM counter, smelting and refining specialist Braemore Resources. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
Agriterra moots sugar move
Phil Edmonds’ African food group Agriterra expects a turnaround to profits as it contemplates a move into sugar. SMALL-CAP SPOTLIGHT / Friday, 3rd July 2009
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| Envirotreat | VC | Jan 2008 |
| Microbial Solutions | VC | Jan 2008 |
| Alternative Waste Solutions | VC | Jan 2008 |
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