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A survey of the venture capital community indicates an awakening in the IPO market, with survey respondents favoring investments in cleantech, life sciences and mobile and wireless sectors this year.

Last year wasn’t a good year for new companies to breakout, but market observers believe this is the year that will all change. Take advantage of the increased initial public offering (IPO) activity with the use of the IPO-related exchange traded fund (ETF).

A recent survey done by the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm KPMB LLP revealed that venture capital investment is on the rise again and the venture capital community expects IPO activity and valuations of venture-backed companies to continue its uptrend, writes Manuel Goncalves for PR Newswire.

A majority of venture capitalists and entrepreneurs see cleantech as the next hot sector. Other attractive investment areas include life sciences, as well as mobile and wireless technologies. Additionally, China and India are expected to see more investments in 2010, and Brazil, Israel and Southeast Asia will see increased venture capital activity.

KPMG also discovered that a majority of VC’s expect revenue to increase in their portfolio companies.

To read the full, original article click on this link: Increased IPO Activity? There’s an ETF for That | ETF Trends

Author: Tom Lydon