- The current dearth of software-only cleantech/greentech companies
- A categorization of the space and some examples of software companies
- Discussion of the enablers for software companies in cleantech
- Some thoughts around opportunities with or without the enablers in place
Another (obvious) enabler of software startups in cleantech is funding. In the venture capital angel communities there is a mixed level of support. Per my earlier post, if we consider just investments in software-only cleantech companies the number of investments is small. However, I think that low level of investment is an outcome not a cause. In other words, investors will put money into cleantech software companies but there just aren't very of them looking for funding.
Another way of looking at the cleantech software opportunity space is to analyze who is hiring and for what. For example, SimplyHired shows many open positions at cleantech companies. However, only 2% or 3% of these positions are software positions at software companies, two examples are: Sustainable Spaces and eMeter.
Random stuff:
An interesting article about the intersection of cleantech and software in the Seattle, WA area
The title says it all, "New Software Helps Companies Analyze Cleantech Spending"
It's not software :) but an awesome "smart" power strip for saving money
Until next time!
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