More funds for clean tech, less for semis in '08, VCs say

摘要

Venture capital dollars for clean technology will grow in 2008, but semiconductor funding will decline, according to a survey from the National Venture Capital Association. The NVCA study also predicts an improved climate for initial public offerings; further consolidation in the VC sector; and continued reservations about investing in certain regions, including China. The survey was conducted in early December and includes the predictions of more than 170 venture capitalists from across the United States. The NVCA is a Washington-based trade group that represents approximately 480 firms in the venture capital and private equity communities.