Two major stories in green technologies

Here are some updates on two stories that have occurred in the last few days within the green space.

1. Emergent Ventures has raised Rs 40 Crore in financing.

IDFC Private Equity appears to be the first private equity firm to invest in a carbon credit advisory firm. Emergent Venture’s assists companies in the origination of carbon credit mechanisms and also advises them in the best approaches to mitigating carbon footprints. [Source: VC Cirlce]

2. Green Investor Summit to provide opportunity for startups to receive capital

The primary focus of the Summit is to brainstorm ways to accelerate cleantech investments in India. The summit is today in Delhi. [Source: Avashya]