Clean Tech Is Top Investment Theme For Venture Capitalists

Clean tech investing is likely to see a boost from venture capital funds in 2010.

A recent siurvey found 54% of VCs sees anticipate higher clean tech investment levels next year

A recent survey from the National Venture Capital Association found clean tech to be the category most VCs cited for growth. Fifty-four percent said they expected investment levels to increase in 2010.

The next highest category was Internet investing, where 46 percent said investment levels would rise from 2009.

But even while optimism ran high over clean tech, VCs in general were reserved. Sixty-three percent expected overall investment levels in the industry next year to remain similar to this year’s.

They also anticipated a shrinking industry. The survey found 87 percent expect new funds next year to be smaller.

However, IPO activity is projected to improve modestly: three quarter predict 20 or more IPOs. And 91 percent expect acquisitions of venture-based companies to rise, with a majority anticipating deal prices to be higher.

2 Responses to Clean Tech Is Top Investment Theme For Venture Capitalists

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