Although significant consolidation has already occurred across the LED value chain, Memoori Research remains of the opinion that further consolidation is required for the market to mature into a stable state. Achieving economies of scale, cost reductions, sustainable market share and access to innovative IP to meet rising output requirements, will all remain as drivers. This will further increase the likelihood of deal activity to 2018. These are some of the findings from our recent research report – http://memoori.com/portfolio/led-lighting-in-buildings-2014-to-2018/ A large number of the many Chinese LED manufacturers at lower stages of the value chain may not survive through to 2018. Large international firms looking to increase capacity in the face of rising demand will be attracted to their assets as they attempt to reduce costs through economies of scale and make savings on labor costs relative to their domestic markets. Although both overall VC Investment flows and Cleantech specific VC funding have both been […]