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Carbon Management Incorporated
GreenTech Venture Partners
Carbon Management Inc. focuses on investing in established and emerging private companies that have a "green" technology component, at a stage where technology risk is expected to be limited and capital needs are increasing. We define GreenTech to include all technologies that are designed to reduce the environmental impact of human activity. This includes technologies that produce energy from renewable sources, reduce energy consumption, or reduce emissions associated with traditional energy sources.

Investment Opportunity
Clean technologies represent a large and growing market. Global GreenTech venture capital investments totaled $6.5 billion in 2007 and are expected to increase to $7 billion in 2008, with nearly 500 venture-backed GreenTech startups formed since 2004.¹ The rapid growth in GreenTech investment is a result of several global trends that have converged in recent years: high and volatile energy prices; concerns about climate change and energy security; government support at all levels; population growth; and rapid technology innovation. These trends, which we expect to remain in place or to strengthen over the next decade and beyond, are shaping significant market opportunities and favorable regulatory policy throughout the world. They are also creating a substantial need for capital in the late-stage venture segment of the GreenTech sector.
The areas we have identified for potential investments include: renewable power generation (e.g. solar, wind, biomass, geothermal), green building materials and systems, alternative fuels, transportation efficiency, agricultural and industrial biotechnology, industrial energy efficiency, emissions control, energy storage and other emerging technologies. All of these opportunities fit into one of four major categories: electricity generation, fuels and food production, energy efficiency, and enabling technologies.

Investment Strategy 
CMI intends to leverage its deep GreenTech domain expertise, extensive analytical and transaction experience, and broad industry and investor networks to source, analyze, negotiate, and manage GreenTech investments. Carbon Management Inc.’s strong brand, global footprint, extensive industry networks, and unparalleled financial and sector knowledge are expected to enhance the Partnership’s deal flow, investment diligence, transaction structuring, and value added to portfolio companies.

The CMI Platform
Carbon Management Inc. brings it's significant expertise in alternative asset investing. We believe the firm’s long history of investing in, and current ownership of, major energy and technology assets, the experience and specialization of its senior investment professionals, and its network of industry experts and advisors, combine to give it the ability to identify value amid often complex and dynamic industry conditions. CMI is well-positioned to access proprietary investment opportunities, which should enable CMI to see many important transactions, including some to which other firms may not have access.

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