Emerald Tech Ventures Closes Cleantech Fund

Emerald Technology Ventures (f.k.a. SAM Private Equity) of Montreal has closed its second cleantech-focused venture fund with Euro 135 million in capital commitments. Limited partners include Caisse de depot et placement du Quebec, GIMV, Rabobank, Axpo Holding, Springbridge, Credit Suisse, Deere & Co., DSM Venturing, Dow Chemical Co., KPC Energy Ventures, Piper Jaffray Private Capital, Suncor Energy, Unilever Technology Ventures and Volvo Technology Transfer AB. www.emerald-ventures.com