Taking Advantage of Public Financing: Stimulus Funding and Beyond
By Stephanie Brecher
In response to tight credit markets, cleantech companies, particularly those without access to the public equity markets, are increasingly looking to non-traditional sources of financing to supplement venture capital and meet their needs for growth capital. While there has been a lot of buzz surrounding federal stimulus funding and other alternative sources, many remain confused as to the specific opportunities available and how to access them. This article provides a brief introduction to some of the non-traditional sources of financing currently in the marketplace.
