As big money wavers, Southeast Asia’s green startups fight to stay powered

Mongabay
Apr 15, 2025, 12:57 am474 ptsHot
In early March, Kevin Junker’s renewable energy startup, SmartSolar, which installs and manages rooftop panels for its clients, announced it had secured $1.85 million in its first round of venture capital fundraising, giving the Ho Chi Minh City-based firm a chance to tap into Vietnam’s rapidly growing…

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