“Progress in Green Energy Investment”
GreenAngel Newsletter – Issue 1 – Jan 2011
Letter from Bob de Wit, CEO of GreenAngel Energy
Welcome to the inaugural GreenAngel newsletter. Every month we will be pulling together essential pieces of news, opinion and relevant industry trends that drive the businesses of our investee companies. It’s been a great first year for GreenAngel and its companies, and we look forward to keeping you connected to the latest progress.
In addition to this newsletter, GreenAngel has recently launched a new web site, blog and an extensive array of social media tools featuring videos, stories, facts, and news related to the individual companies and their industries. Please feel free to visit the website or contact us at anytime to ask questions or provide feedback. I look forward to sharing a winning year with each one of you as we continue to prove the effectiveness of the GreenAngel investment model.
Sincerely,
Bob de Wit
New GreenAngel Team Member, Ryan Schmidt
Ryan has joined us after completing an MBA from SFU Business. As the President of SFU’s Graduate Business Student Association, Ryan founded the school’s graduate business blog. His understanding of social media, internet marketing, and the importance of strategic relationships will help expand GreenAngel’s reach within the investment community. Feel free to contact Ryan with any marketing-related questions or comments. You can connect with Ryan via email at ryan@greenangelenergy.ca or social media channels:
Twitter: @ryanjschmidt
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjschmidt
Website and Blog Update
GreenAngel Energy has a newly updated website with a blog and upcoming clean energy and technology resource centre.
Twitter: @greenangelco
Linkedin: GreenAngel LinkedIn Group
Featured Blog Posts for January 2011
Rupert Merer, Cleantech Investment Analyst Predicts Growth in 2011
Rupert Merer, National Bank Financial’s lead clean-tech analyst and the defacto clean/green technology and energy investment expert in Canada, says things are looking up for cleantech in 2011. This is excellent news for the investee companies of GreenAngel Energy’s portfolio.
Greentech Angel Investing for Everyday Investment Strategies
An investor looking for mid to low risk investment strategies might find it difficult to make investments that generate good returns. A public vehicle that invests in private green- and clean-tech companies could offer an interesting solution – Enter GreenAngel Energy.
REV Intersects Green Technology and Clean Energy Industries
In December 2010, GreenAngel Energy’s investee company Rapid Electric Vehicles (REV) began a contract with Honeywell Aerospace, and the US Military to supply four patented bi-directional APV’s. The APV fleet (Ancilliary Power Vehicles) is made up of 3 converted Ford Escapes and 1 Converted Ford F-150. The first of four electric vehicles has already been delivered.