Energy

We classify companies in our energy portfolio as those that seek to improve performance, productivity or efficiency, and to reduce environmental impact, waste, cost, energy consumption or raw materials using nanotechnology-enabled solutions. Energy is a term used commonly to describe products and processes that solve global problems related to resource constraints. The term, "Cleantech," is also used commonly in a similar manner. We believe macroeconomic and microeconomic trends, including ongoing growth in consumption of energy and resources, energy security concerns and volatility of commodity prices, create attractive investment opportunities in energy.

ABSMATERIALS, INC.

ABSMaterials (ABS) develops Osorb®, a swellable glass that absorbs organic toxins for remediation of ground, surface and municipal water contamination.

BRIDGELUX, INC.

Bridgelux develops high-power and energy-efficient light emitting diodes (LEDs), arrays and light engines used in solid-state lighting applications.

COBALT TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Cobalt develops technology that allows it to produce biobutanol from a diverse range of non-food feedstocks.

CONTOUR ENERGY SYSTEMS, INC.

Contour Energy Systems develops next-generation primary and rechargeable batteries enabled by its proprietary fluorine battery chemistries.

CRYSTAL IS, INC. (Acq. by Asahi Kasei)

Crystal IS develops UV light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for air and water purification and industrial processes.

INNOVALIGHT, INC. (Acq. by DuPont)

Innovalight develops processes to manufacture high-efficiency silicon photovoltaic (solar) cells based on proprietary silicon-nanocrystal inks.

LASER LIGHT ENGINES, INC.

Laser Light Engines (LLE) designs, develops and manufactures ultra-high brightness, digitally controlled laser-drive light sources for digital cinema and large venue projection display.

NANO TERRA, INC.

Nano Terra is a nano- and micro-technology development company that develops long-term collaborations with its customers to build significant new business value by applying its interdisciplinary expertise, nano- and micro-technology toolset and knowhow to commercial problems.