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Largest US Climate and Cleantech VC Deals 2023 YTD. Bar graph starts at $300 and ends at $50 million. Our next energy source leads the chart followed by Ohmium, Amogy, Boston Metal, R-Zero, Mill, Span.io, Nanograf Corporation, eitview, Checkerspot, Energyx, and Nano-C.

Energy Transition Ventures’ Green Hydrogen Startup Ohmium Raises $250 mm Round from TPG

April 23, 2023 // Neal Dikeman
Cleantech and climate venture capital remain resilient amid a tech downturn, driven by renewable energy, EVs, hydrogen, carbon markets, and strong government support. …
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Houston investor outlines how rare VCs are in Houston — and how to find them

Houston investor outlines how rare VCs are in Houston — and how to find them

February 9, 2023 // Neal Dikeman
As a venture capitalist and former startup founder living in Houston, I get asked a lot about the best way to find and connect with …
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Zeitview, Advancing Inspections. Laptop showing highlighted areas of interest in an aerial image.

Energy Transition Ventures’ First Investee Strikes Again, Raising $55 mm

February 7, 2023 // Neal Dikeman
ETV Backs Dronebase as Its First Investment in Early 2021 In 1Q of 2021 ETV backed its first investment, Dronebase, as the only new investor in …
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Press Release: DroneBase Rebrands as Zeitview, Secures $55M Funding. As seen on PR Newswire.

DroneBase Rebrands as Zeitview, Secures $55M Funding

February 7, 2023 // Neal Dikeman
Zeitview launches advanced inspection services, enhancing capabilities and driving innovation in the aerial data industry with recent funding success. …
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Episode 37. Neal Dikeman speaks with Lara Cottingham and Jason Ethier on the Energy Tech Startups podcast.

Neal Dikeman on Energy Tech Startups

January 10, 2023 // Neal Dikeman
Exploring the surprising shift in how technology influences our daily lives and why it doesn’t dominate our routines anymore. …
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Press Release: Ion Partners with Industry Leaders for First-Time Founder Series. As seen on PR Newswire.

Ion Partners with Industry Leaders for First-Time Founder Series

January 9, 2023 // Neal Dikeman
The Ion collaborates with Rice Alliance, Greentown Labs, TMC Venture Fund, and others to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in Houston. …
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2022 Year end review

2022 Year End Review

December 18, 2022 // Neal Dikeman
Join us for insights and updates in our end-of-year letter covering CO2 emissions, Cleantech’s rebranding to Climate Tech, government investments, and energy market stability. …
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Episode 51, part two. Neal Dikeman speaks with Fred Davis on The Power Connect podcast.

Startup Founding 101 – Part II

November 17, 2022 // Neal Dikeman
Fred Davis discusses energy transition, startup tips, and the evolution of clean tech with Neal Dikeman. …
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