Analysts downplay fears over cleantech slump

James S Murray
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European venture capital investment in cleantech firms fell during the first quarter, but analysts insist outlook remains upbeat

Venture capital investment in European cleantech firms slumped by more than half in the first quarter of the year compared to the last quarter of 2007, according to new research from analyst firm Library...

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