Northwest Energy Angels invest record $4.7 Million in 2012

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Despite decreasing overall venture capital investments in cleantech worldwide, Northwest Energy Angels announced today that its members invested $4,696,500 in 15 clean technology companies in 2012— eight new and seven follow-on investments — marking the single biggest investment year since NWEA was founded back in 2006. That’s a big increase from the $1.3 million the group invested for all… Read More…

Northwest Energy Angels funding of cleantech clears $1M for 2012

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Cleantech funding appears to be alive and well in the earth-friendly Pacific Northwest. The cleantech investment organization Northwest Energy Angels, or NWEA, reports that it has just exceeded $1 million in venture capital funding for bio-friendly companies in the region. A total of six cleantech companies received $1,132,000 from the NWEA during the first half… Read More…

Angel groups in Seattle: How they’re doing, what they cost

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Over the past three days, GeekWire Chief Business Officer Rebecca Lovell and I both have moderated panels about the state of angel financing in Seattle. The discussions have been lively, and fun. [Previously: Angel mind meld: What early-stage investors really want] But, at the end of the day, what entrepreneurs really want to know is where… Read More…