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EV invests further in Plant Impact

AIM-listed crop nutrition and protection specialist Plant Impact has raised £1.5 million from venture capital fund manager Enterprise Ventures. Fundraising Deals / Wednesday, 8th July 2009

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

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