"Supporting entrepreneurial solutions to water challenges aligns with Wells Fargo's commitment to providing capital for clean technology companies," said Andrew Kho, head of Wells Fargo's Clean Tech Commercial Banking Group. "Imagine H2O is building an exciting accelerator for water solutions and we're eager to see the results of our more comprehensive, three-year commitment."

Since 2009, Wells Fargo has contributed hundreds of volunteer hours and funding to Imagine H2O's efforts to establish and run a global program for water startups.

Since its inception in 2008, Imagine H2O has:

"Imagine H2O is a global conduit for water entrepreneurship and innovation," explains Tamin Pechet, the organization's Chairman and Co-Founder. "Our programs support entrepreneurs who establish financially viable solutions while creating jobs and generating economic activity. It's a great fit to have a global finance leader such as Wells Fargo supporting our work."

A leader in reducing its own greenhouse gas emissions and building sustainably, Wells Fargo has been recognized by the Carbon Disclosure Project and the U.S. Green Building Council. Since 2006, Wells Fargo has provided more than $11.7 billion in environmental finance, supporting sustainable buildings and renewable energy projects nationwide. This includes investments in more than 260 solar projects and 34 wind projects that generate enough clean renewable energy to power hundreds of thousands of American homes each year. The company is a member of the Ceres network of companies and was listed as one of the 2012 "Best Corporate Citizens" by Corporate Responsibility Magazine. For more information, please visit. www.wellsfargo.com/environment.