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{{otheruses4|a company supporting the development clean technology|the general subject of clean technology|Cleantech}}
{{Infobox Company
| name             = Cleantech Group, llc
| company_logo = [[Image:Cleantech_logo.gif‎|center]]
| foundation       = [[San Francisco]], [[California]], [[United States|USA]] (2002)
| location_city    = {{flagicon|USA}} [[San Francisco, CA]]
| key_people       = Nicholas Parker, Executive Chairman<br/ >Keith Raab, Managing Partner
| industry         = [[cleantech]]
| homepage         = http://www.cleantech.com
}}
The '''Cleantech Group''' is a company that supports the development and marketability of clean technologies. Founded by Nick Parker and Keith Raab in 2002, the Cleantech Group provides members of its Cleantech network access to capital, investors, research and promotional opportunities. The group also provides advisory services for large corporations and governments.

Credited with originating the word [[cleantech]]<ref>Pulfer, Rachel. [http://www.canadianbusiness.com/technology/trends/article.jsp?content=20081027_10007_10007 "Canada in 2020 - Energy: Mr. Clean"], ''Canadian Business magazine'', [[October 27]], [[2008]]. <!--accessed October 27 2008--></ref>,  the Cleantech Group also owns the term as a registered trademark. The term cleantech usually refers to investments in technologies and related business models focused on the roots of ecological challenges.<ref>Scott, Mark. [http://www.businessweek.com/investing/green_business/archives/2009/04/cleantech_inves.html?chan=technology_technology+index+page_top+stories "CleanTech Investment Takes a Hit April 1, 2009"], ''Green Business - BusinessWeek'', [[April 1]], [[2009]]. <!--accessed April 21 2009--></ref> (In contrast, terms [[greentech]] or [[environmental technology]]  often are used more narrowly to represent products and solutions designed to mitigate pollution.)

According to the company's website, the Cleantech Group has a stated mission to accelerate the growth of clean technology markets worldwide by functioning as a provider of insight, business opportunities, and relationships.

Representing more than $3 trillion in assets, the Cleantech Group’s global member network includes members from the more than 8,000 investors, 6,000 companies, and 3,500 professional services organizations focused on clean technology<ref>[http://www.copenmind.com/news-downloads/news/27-cleantech-group-takes-actively-part-in-copenmind-2008 "Cleantech Group takes actively part in COPENMIND 2008"], ''Copenmind'', [[June 13]], [[2008]]. <!--accessed April 21 2009--></ref> in sectors ranging from [[alternative energy|energy generation]] to [[transportation]]  to [[agriculture]]. 

In addition to its network of investors, entrepreneurs, enterprises, and service providers, Cleantech Group also publishes research, data and industry news coverage; produces the Cleantech Forum series of international conferences; and presents the annual Cleantech Awards.<ref>[http://cleantech.com/news/4337/2009-cleantech-awards-recipients "The 2009 Cleantech Awards recipients"] <!--accessed April 21 2009--></ref>



== References ==
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==External links==
*[http://www.cleantech.com/ Cleantech website]

[[Category:Companies based in San Francisco, California]]
[[Category:2002 establishments]]