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Chrysalix Ranked Most Active Cleantech VC in 2010
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Pioneering firm ties with Draper Fisher Jurvetson in Cleantech Group’s annual ranking
VANCOUVER,
BC - Today, Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital is pleased to announce
its first-place ranking in the Cleantech Group’s preliminary annual list
of the most active global venture capital investors. With 16 completed
rounds in 2010, Chrysalix tied with Draper Fisher Jurvetson and
continued its dedication to providing early-stage financing, hands-on
assistance, and strategic connections to game-changing companies
creating solutions for the new energy economy.
“In a
year that saw global cleantech venturing investing grow almost 30% over
2009 levels, and achieve the second highest year on record at $7.8
billion, we’re pleased to once again be at the head of the pack driving
forward clean energy innovation,” said Wal van Lierop, President, CEO
& Co-Founder of Chrysalix. “The 2008 recession may have slowed
things down, but now the IPO window is open again, and many large
companies are shopping for cleantech solutions. 2011 promises to become
an attractive year for exits but beyond that, we believe cleantech
innovation is imperative in many industries. That means Chrysalix will
continue to lead the way in what we call the ‘mainstreaming’ of clean
energy.”
Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year,
Chrysalix uniquely stands as one of the longest-running, early-stage
venture capital firms entirely dedicated to cleantech investments. It
manages over $300 million in assets spread across four funds on two
continents, and has recently expanded its focus into China.
About Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital
Chrysalix
is a venture capital firm investing in technologies that will drive the
new energy economy. The Firm provides early-stage financing, hands-on
assistance, and strategic connections to innovative companies
confronting the world’s most important energy and environmental issues.
In the past few years, the Firm has consistently ranked among the top
most active clean energy technology venture capital firms in the world
and in 2010, was listed as the most active cleantech VC by the Cleantech
Group. The Chrysalix team has an exceptional track record in this
emerging industry. Collectively, it has over 120 years of experience in
the energy industry and over 120 years in the venture capital business.
The Firm is backed by a strong group of international blue-chip
industrial and financial Limited Partners, and is headquartered in
Vancouver, British Columbia. In total, Chrysalix has approximately $300M
in assets under management. For more information, please visit
http://www.chrysalix.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Phoebe Yong
Magnolia Marketing Communications
(604) 760-3085
phoebe@magnoliamc.com
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