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US IPO Index concludes January, second best month since 2009

The FTSE Renaissance US IPO Index (IPOS) is coming off its second best monthly performance since April 2009, generating a 10.1% return in January. The US IPO Index strongly...read more

Chemical conversion specialist Mascoma files for a $100 million IPO

Mascoma Corporation,a developer of a platform to convert renewable feedstocks into chemicals used in alternative fuels, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to $100 million in an initial public offering. The Lebanon, NH-based company, which was founded in...read more

Biochemicals maker Genomatica plans to go public

Genomatica, which has developed a platform to convert renewable feedstocks into chemicals used in various consumer products, including athletic apparel, running shoes, electronics and automobiles, filed an S-1 registration filing with the SEC on Wednesday. The...read more

KiOR prices IPO at $15, well below the proposed $19-$21 range

KiOR, which is developing a platform to convert non-food biomass into fuel blendstocks, raised a lower-than-expected $150 million by selling 10 million shares at $15.00, below its originally planned price range of $19 to $21. At its $15 offer price, KiOR will...read more