Foundation Capital ploughs fresh $250m into cleantech

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Expanded clean tech practice expected to continue focus on energy efficiency and smart grid solutions

Fresh from closing its latest $750m venture capital fund, California-based Foundation Capital has this week announced it is to allocate around $250m to expanding its cleantech practice. The company...

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