Banking app Dave announced Monday that the company will make its market debut through a SPAC merger with VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings III.
Smart-Lock Startup Latch Rides SPAC Frenzy To $1.5 Billion Valuation
Smart-lock startup Latch began trading Monday through a SPAC listing that raised $453 million and values the company at over $1.5 billion. The shares, issued through a special purpose acquisition vehicle run by Tishman Speyer Properties, rose 4% on the first day of trading.
SoFi Jumps 12% in Nasdaq Debut After Palihapitiya SPAC Merger
SoFi Technologies Inc., the student-loan operator and stocks-trading platform, jumped 12% in its Nasdaq debut after merging with investor Chamath Palihapitiya’s blank-check company earlier this year.
Redbox Looks to Go Public Again in SPAC Deal
Who says the DVD is dead? Not DVD rental giant Redbox, which believes the discs not only have life to them, but also that they’d make a good investment.
Exclusive Forbes pursues SPAC talks amid new takeover interest – sources
Business news and information publisher Forbes Media LLC is in talks to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) as it attracts new acquisition interest, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday.
Shapeways nears deal to go public through Galileo SPAC merger – sources
3D-printing technology provider Shapeways Inc is nearing a deal to go public through a merger with blank-check acquisition firm Galileo Acquisition Corp at a valuation of $410 million, including debt, according to people familiar with the matter.
Betway Holding Firm Super Group to List on NYSE in SPAC Deal
Super Group is to combine with Sports Entertainment Acquisition Corp. to create a New York Stock Exchange-listed global gaming company, according to a statement.
SPAC takes Mapbox public through a $2 billion deal
Mapbox with headquarters in San Francisco is involved in talks with the SVF Investment Corp 3 to become public, as per Sky News’ reports.
What SmartRent’s $2.2B SPAC means for multifamily
As pandemic-challenged apartment landlords scrambled to cut costs, SmartRent CEO Lucas Haldeman’s phone lit up.
SPAC GigCapital3 gains as holder vote for Lightning eMotors was earlier today
SPAC GigCapital3 (NYSE:GIK) advanced 17% as the shareholder vote for the company’s merger with electric vehicle company Lightning eMotors took place earlier today.
Travel Startup Inspirato in Talks to Merge With Thayer SPAC
Inspirato, a startup specializing in luxury travel, is in talks to go public through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company in a deal valued at more than $1 billion, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
Grab, the Leading Superapp for Deliveries, Mobility and Financial Services in Southeast Asia, Plans to Go Public in Partnership with Altimeter
Grab Holdings Inc. (“Grab”), Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, today announced it intends to go public in the U.S. in partnership with Altimeter Growth Corp. (Nasdaq: “AGC”) in what is expected to be the largest-ever U.S. equity offering by a Southeast Asian company.
Better Therapeutics to go public via $113M merger with SPAC
Better Therapeutics announced today that, through a $113 million merger with Mountain Crest Acquisition Corp II, it will go public.
AeroFarms to Go Public in $1.2 Billion Spring Valley SPAC Deal
New Jersey-based company AeroFarms is set to go public in a $1.2 billion Spring Valley SPAC deal. AeroFarms was established in 2004.
Vice Media is in ‘advanced talks’ to merge with ex-Morgan Stanley exec Jack Leeney’s SPAC, report says
Vice.com’s parent company, Vice Media, is in “advanced talks” to merge with ex-Morgan Stanley exec Jack Leeney’s SPAC. 7GC & Co. Holdings, according to a report from The Information.
Lilium announces intention to list on Nasdaq through a merger with Qell Acquisition Corp., and reveals development of its 7-Seater electric vertical take-off and landing jet
Lilium positioned to be the global leader in regional electric air mobility, with the development of its electric vertical take-off and landing jet, has entered into a definitive business combination agreement with Qell Acquisition Corp.
Online payments company Paysafe going public in SPAC merger Tuesday, Bill Foley says
London-based online payments company Paysafe is set to begin trading on U.S. public markets after merging with blank-check company Foley Trasimene Acquisition II Corp, billionaire business and sports executive Bill Foley told CNBC Monday.
SomaLogic to go public via SPAC in deal that values it as a unicorn
SomaLogic Inc. is beginning a merger with a special purpose acquisition company that would add up to $651 million in new funding to the company’s books, and make it Colorado’s latest unicorn.
UK’s Cazoo will list on the NYSE by way of a SPAC, valuing it at $7B and raising $1.6B
Cazoo, the UK used-car sales portal that has been on a major fundraising tear in the last year, will be next company to pursue more growth by way of a SPAC: the company today announced that it will list on the NYSE by way of a business combination with AJAX I, a special purpose acquisition vehicle founded by hedge fund supremo Dan Och in partnership with Glenn Fuhrman and others.
Axios, The Athletic Discuss Merger, Eyeing SPAC Deal: Report
Two digital media publishers are in talks to merge and explore going public via SPAC in a consolidation move in a fragmented market.