EMPEA Insight: Cleantech

Cleantech Investments in Emerging Markets
Global investments in cleantech reached US$148.4 billion in 2007, an increase of 60% over 2006, with private equity and venture capital accounting for US$9.8 billion, which represents a 34% increase versus 2006. Cleantech is now among the leading venture investment categories, ahead of telecommunications and medical devices. US venture investors predict that increases in investment in the cleantech sector will continue in 2008, but that the sector will be overvalued.

The US market continues to be the largest for cleantech venture investment, with 159 deals comprising US$2.7 billion in 2007. US investors account for two-thirds of global cleantech investments (domestically and overseas). However,other markets with severe environmental challenges are experiencing tremendous growth.

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