These new startups will be what feeds the later stage funding cycle and future IPOs.

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One has to anticipate a continuing negative clean tech funding environment (and a future up cycle is likely too) and keep in mind that this will limit the ability for these companies to raise equity financing in the future.

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That makes it harder for entrepreneurs seeking funding to land meetings, and the vicious cycle continues.

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