Fingers Crossed for A123's IPO

By Rob Day

Cleantech could really use some venture-backed exits to help both further validate the sector as an investment area, and generally boost investor spirits in this tough time. Plus, it would be great to see some big IPOs out of subsectors other than solar. Thus, here's hoping A123's (AONE) IPO happens smoothly and successfully.

Of course, it's not their first attempt, as their timing back in 2008 was bad once the economy started crushing everyone. For a blast from the past (and additional proof that yours truly can be pretty wrong at times), see this post I wrote back then about the company and their investors. Also, here's Kanellos' take and Wesoff's take on the data from the S-1.

Fingers crossed!