Cleantech

Technology Partners is recognized as one of the pioneering venture firms focusing in Cleantech. Since our first investment in CellNet Data Systems in 1991 we have achieved a leadership position investing in energy, water, and advanced-materials companies, such as Tesla Motors, CoalTek, and Nanogram.




Cleantech Portfolio
Accelergy
Accelergy creates ultra-clean fuels from the world's abundant coal resources. The company's proprietary catalytic and process technologies significantly increase the efficiency of the production of liquids from coal, while reducing the greenhouse gas emissions in the production of these high quality fuels.
   

NYSE Blue
A Merger between BlueNext and APX
NYSE Blue SM is a new global company majority owned by NYSE Euronext.  The company has an exclusive focus on environmental and sustainable energy markets.  It builds and manages Environmental Markets Exchanges, Infrastructure and Market Based Solutions in response to the world's economies shaping their environmental initiatives.  NYSE Blue brings together APX, a leading provider of infrastructure and services to environmental sponsors and market participants and BlueNext, one of the world's leading spot exchanges for the European Emissions Trading system.  NYSE Blue will continue to grow these businesses and serve their clients, but also actively seek out new opportunities where market mechanisms help fight climate change.

   
Abound Solar
Abound Solar is a manufacturer of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) modules using cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film technology.
   
Alta Devices
   
CellNet Data Systems
Acquired by Shlumberger (NYSE: SLB)
CellNet is a leading provider of advanced metering, energy efficiency, and infrastructure communication systems to electric, gas, and water utilities worldwide.
   
CoalTek
CoalTek's goal is to provide a clean, cost-effective, alternative fuel that addresses today's power demands and increasing environmental challenges. CoalTek's proprietary technology uses electromagnetic energy to reduce the moisture, ash, sulfur and mercury in coal and to make it burn more efficiently and cleanly.
   
Deeya Energy
Deeya Energy has developed a powerful energy storage platform for applications in the telecommunications, renewable energy, and grid power markets.
   
FloDesign
FloDesign Wind Turbine is developing a next generation wind turbine using proprietary technology developed for jet engines.
   
Imperium Renewables
Imperium Renewables Inc. (IRI) is a national leader in next generation biodiesel refining and manufacturing technology.
   
Nanogram 
Acquired by Teijin
NanoGram bridges the gap between nanomaterials and breakthrough nano-enabled products. NanoGram enables partners to realize product performance previously thought impossible. Through a unique manufacturing platform, NanoGram creates customized application-specific nanotechnology solutions for its partners.
   
PolyFuel (AIM: PYF.L)
PolyFuel is developing direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) components with an emphasis on membrane technology, designed for portable applications including cellular phones, PDAs and laptops.
   
PowerGenix Systems
PowerGenix develops next generation Nickel-Zinc (Ni-Zn) rechargeable batteries, initially focused on cordless power tool, electric scooter/personal transportation, and consumer AA/AAA markets.
   
Sensicore
Acquired by GE (NYSE: GE)
Sensicore's mission is to create smart sensors and sensor networks that advance the purity and surety of water on a global basis.
   
   
Tesla Motors (NASDAQ: TSLA)
Tesla Motors develops and manufactures beautiful, high-performance electric cars that use no oil and emit zero emissions.
Latest News and Events
Ira Ehrenpreis Chairman of Cleantech Investor Summit:

Ira Ehrenpreis Keynotes AlwaysOn Going Green Event October 12-14, 2010:

Ira Ehrenpreies Presents Opening Keynote at Airborne Wind Energy Conference September 28-29, 2010:

Sundance Channel's "Eco Heroes" Profiles Ira Ehrenpreis:


AlwaysOn names 4 of Technology Partners’ Portfolio Companies Abound Solar, Accelergy, Deeya Energy, and Tesla Motors as part of Its GoingGreen 100 Top Private Companies for 2009.

Ira Ehrenpreis speaks at Goldman Sachs' 5th Annual Clean Energy Conference on November 10, 2010:

Ira Ehrenpreis Keynotes Inaurugal Coloardo Cleantech Event:

Venture visionary has deep roots in cleantech: Ira Ehrenpreis of Technology Partners will serve as keynote speaker at awards celebration

Ira Ehrenpreis Keynotes The 8th Annual Energy and Clean Technolgy Venture Forum:

Ira Ehrenpreis Serves as Co-Chairman of 2010 REFF West September 29th-30th
http://reffwest.com/

Ira Ehrenpreis to speak at AlwaysOn GoingGreen ’09 on September 15th http://alwayson.goingon.com/


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