Those prospects have many Venture Capital firms that operate in the U.S., both large and small, visibly nervous, said Rob Fore, a partner in the Silicon Valley office of financial law.
Although overall fund-raising was down for the year, in the fourth quarter, firms raised $26.7 billion in 65 funds, up 19% from the $22.5 billion raised by 101 funds in the same period in 2009.
Wiltshire Capital, a growth equity firm that invests in leading companies, today announced the closing of Wiltshire Capital Equity Fund III, an $375 million fund. With the closing of WC-EF3, Wiltshire Capital has successfully raised over $875 million of committed capital since its founding.
The emergence of the U.S. coupled with China's growing presence in this sector has positioned the two countries as the frontrunners for the cleantech revolution.