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decarbonisation of the energy sector, had raised USD 1.1 billion and expects to announce
its first investments later in the year.
Energy efficiency
3
Other renewables
2
Bioenergy
1
Solar
0 Transport
Avg. 2007-11 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
VC funding of energy technology start-ups fell in 2017 but is rising and approaching pre-2012 levels,
with the growth dominated by clean transport and renewables.
Note: Transport does not include start-ups developing mobility services, such as ride-hailing and other consumer
service software.
Source: Cleantech Group i3 database (2018).
9
EVs include plug-in hybrids and pure battery vehicles.