US-based publisher International Data Group through its Chinese corporate venturing unit previously invested RMB5m ($) in 5173 in December 2006, while the portfolio company's other investors include venture capital firm Walden, according to news provider China Business News, citing a company filing for its initial public offering.

Mascoma's largest corporate shareholders are SunOpta, Valero and General Motors.

Parade Technologies, a US-based fabless semiconductor company that in September last year shipped its 100 millionth chip, has floated on Taiwan's over-the-counter market, GreTai Securities Market, while Intel Capital also celebrates with investment in Tribold.

GCT, which counts fellow semiconductor companies Samsung, National and Pericom among its investors, will go public but the price is still to be set.

360buy and Lashou are reportedly eyeing initial public offering after securing big venture funding rounds this year.

Groupon reportedly shelves roadshow for flotation expected to value it at $20bn.

Ru-Com and Waste Management-backed Genomatica had a large increase in revenues in the first half, although it is still loss-making.

Brightcove eyes adding $50m public market money to the $100m it has previously raised in venture funding.

The shine is taken off Gary Wei Wang-led Tudou's $174m initial public offering after the company's stock price falls on its first day.

Wuhu Yaxia, 2% owned by Shanghai Zichen Electrical, lists in Shenzhen, China.