VC Funding in Solar Sector Down 50 Percent in 2012

Solar lease companies shine; funding for thin-film companies drops, but still leading among technology groups

January 7, 2013

/ Priya
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Venture capital (VC) investments plunged nearly 50 percent to $992 million in 103 deals in 2012 compared to $1.9 billion raised in 108 deals the previous year. The 2012 total represents the lowest amount since 2007.

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