SVI - Sustainable Ventures Inc.

Propelling clean technologies on the path to profitability

SVI News New Service Offering		The SVI Mission SVI was founded to promote entrepreneurial success and robust market uptake of clean technologies by delivering effective support which mitigates enterprise and investor risk and optimizes business results.
		The SVI Vision SVI is committed to the promotion and successful market entry of viable, new and emerging clean technologies which deliver economic and environmental benefits.
		The SVI Value Proposition SVI promotes clean technology enterprises on a path to profitability by: Developing and supporting a comprehensive strategy to incorporate 'best practices' across key performance areas of the enterprise; Engaging strategic partners and alliances whose involvement accelerates and supports efficient movement of clean technology enterprises to domestic and global markets
		The Clean Technology Context Clean technologies represent a dynamic emerging market In 2006, $4.1 billion was invested in clean technologies in North America, Europe and China 2008 investment in clean technology in China is forecast to be $720 million Early investments in clean technology have increased by 243% since 2001 Venture capital investments in clean technology have increased by 35% since 2004 Clean technology is the third largest recipient of investment dollars in 2006, behind biotechnology and software
		The Challenge for Clean Technology Enterprise The most common challenge faced by clean technology developers is raising second stage financing for commercial scale demonstration of their technologies Public and private investors identify weaknesses in the business practices of clean technology enterprises as a major obstacle to securing suitable financing Clean technology enterprises cite the need for leveraging strategic partners and alliances across the supply chain as a strategy to ensure sustainable market entry It is estimated that for every successful enterprise in clean technologies, 90 enterprises have failed to advance to profitable commercialization of their products
		The SVI Path to Profitability · SVI has unique expertise in applying due diligence to clean technology enterprises, having worked with more than 1300 clean technology firms · SVI has demonstrated expertise in assisting clean technology clients refine business plans and develop a strong value proposition as a magnet for public and private investments · The ‘best practice’ models SVI has built ensure clean technology enterprises optimize operations and results · SVI has a comprehensive network of alliances, strategic partners, sector, process and technology experts whose support accelerates movement of clean technology enterprises along the path to profitability

Last update: July 30, 2009