Better Ventures

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

SunFunder (BVFI and BVFII portfolio company) had a banner year during 2015, raising $17M in equity and debt capital. In December, the company closed a $3.8M Series B round led by Treehouse Investments with participation from Better Ventures and other existing investors including Kholsa Impact, Schneider Electric, and Radicle Capital. The company will use the capital to continue to grow the team, expand into new geographies and solar project segments, and further build out their risk-mitigation t

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Living Green Technology

FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Have a box full of old computer mice or keyboards? Old cell phones or remote controls? Routers and laptops collecting dust in the closet? Any small and unwanted electronics can be dropped off at The UPS Store in University Village for recycling. Free of charge!

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

By Maria Ava. In 2015, two brilliant entrepreneurs, Andrea Sreshta and Anna Stork, amazed the world by pitching LuminAID on Shark Tank. The CBS program gives hopeful entrepreneurs the opportunity to seek funds from investors. All five of the investors, or “sharks,” were truly impressed by LuminAID, an inflatable solar-powered LED lantern that is ideally suited for emergency situations.

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Living Green Technology

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Closing an office? Moving buildings? We can help make the process easier by removing any electronics that you don’t want to take with you. In addition, we will safely remove any office furniture you need. This service saves our customers the costs of moving or disposing of their old equipment and the headache that comes along with it. Living Green Technology will ensure that everything is disposed of in an eco-friendly manner.

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

Sustainability

Living Green Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

NEW SERVICE! For only $30 we offer an eco-friendly option to disposing of your batteries. With this convenient service, residences across the U.S. can choose to go GREEN with our Battery Box. How it works: After purchasing our Battery Box Service, you will receive a prepaid shipping label for a Large Flat Rate USPS Box (Post Office provides these boxes free of charge).

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

? Join us for a panel discussion with state and federal experts: . California legislation affecting renewable energy . Key players in California energy politics. Successes that have inspired women to get involved in politics. Why you ignore policy at your peril! Date: February 24 6pm – Networking 6:30 – 7:30 – Panel 7:30 – 8:00 – Networking Venue: NRDC, 111 Sutter St, Floor 20, San Francisco Panelists: Annie Notthoff, Manal Yamout, and Mary Hughes.

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