Cleantech
eCAPITAL invests in HTGF portfolio firm Smart Hydro Power
eCAPITAL has led a €2.7m capital increase for High-Tech Gründerfonds (HTGF) portfolio company Smart Hydro Power.
Terra Firma's Infinis acquires three UK wind farms
British renewable power generator Infinis, a portfolio company of Terra Firma, has acquired a portfolio of three onshore wind farms from Broadview Energy Limited.
Caixa Capital Risc raises third fund
Caixa Capital Risc has raised its third fund, according to reports in the Spanish press.
Climate Change Capital acquired by corporate
Cleantech-focused PE house Climate Change Capital (CCC) has been acquired by NYSE-listed agribusiness Bunge.
Gimv leads €5.4m capital increase in NovoPolymers NV
Gimv, Capricorn Cleantech Fund and new investor SFPI-FPIM have joined forces to increase the capital base of cleantech firm NovoPolymers by €5.4m.
Gimv leads €6m funding round in GreenWatt
Gimv, Innogy Venture Capital, SRIW and existing investors have committed €6m of capital to fund the expansion of Belgian alternative energy company GreenWatt.
The North West fund invests in Imperative Energy
The North West fund, managed by CT Investment Partners, has taken a majority stake in bioenergy supplier Imperative Energy.
Ventizz set to invest in offshore wind farms
Ventizz Capital Partners and HOCHTIEF Solutions have agreed to engage in a joint venture for offshore wind farms.
SEP appoints senior executive for energy fund
Scottish Equity Partners has announced the appointment of Tony Robison as senior energy executive of its Environmental Energies Fund.
EBRD launches €100m technology venture fund
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has launched a venture capital programme for the technology sector.
SEP and SSE launch £95m green energy fund
Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) has launched a new secondaries fund and has acquired the alternative energy portfolio of Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE).
YFM Equity Partners invests in PowerOasis
YFM Equity Partners has announced a £4.5m injection of growth funding for energy saving company PowerOasis.
Zouk invests in insulation technology business
Zouk Capital has invested in German insulation technology company va-Q-tec.
Zouk invests in alternative fuel provider
Zouk Capital has invested in German alternative fuel provider FFK.
Dutch province launches cleantech fund
The Overijssel province in The Netherlands has launched a fund focusing on sustainable energy investments.
SABIC launches venture capital arm
Saudi Basic Industries Corporation has established SABIC Ventures in the Netherlands.
Foresight Group expands investment team
Foresight has appointed new members to its environmental and solar team.
Impax invests €20m in wind farm project
Impax and portfolio company Epuron have acquired French wind Parc Eolien de la Chaude Vallee for €20m.
Elysian backs Tekmar Energy MBO
Elysian Capital has backed the MBO of UK-based offshore wind industry supplier Tekmar Energy from its parent group Tekmar.
North East Technology backs Clarizon with £615,000
North East Technology Fund has invested £615,000 in technology firm Clarizon Limited.
BeCapital closes maiden fund on €150m
Luxembourg-based BeCapital has announced the final closing of its first fund on €150m, exceeding its €100m target.
Impax closes NEF II at €330m
Impax Asset Management has held a final close of its Impax New Energy Investors II fund at €330m.
Bridges Ventures invests £2m in Ardenham Energy
Bridges Ventures has provided £2m of funding for renewable energy company Ardenham Energy.
Hazel Capital raises £41.6m for renewables VCTs
Hazel Capital has raised £41.6m for the Hazel Renewable Energy VCT 1 and 2 vehicles, which are now closed to new investments.