Mapbox with headquarters in San Francisco is involved in talks with the SVF Investment Corp 3 to become public, as per Sky News’ reports.
SPAC boom leads to investment bankers earning record fees
Investment banks across the globe earned record fees during the first quarter of 2021 as companies rushed to raise money from bonds and buoyant equity markets, according to Refinitiv.
Markforged to Become Publicly Listed Through Merger With One SPAC
Markforged, creator of an integrated metal and carbon fiber additive manufacturing platform, The Digital Forge, today announced it has agreed to merge with One.
Betsy Cohen-backed SPAC files for $750 mln IPO
A special purpose acquisition company (SPAC), backed by banking entrepreneur Betsy Cohen, said on Monday it is aiming to raise up to $750 million in its initial public offering on the Nasdaq.
EV-Tech Company Proterra to Go Public Through ArcLight SPAC
Proterra Inc., which makes electric buses and batteries, agreed to go public through a merger with special purpose acquisition company ArcLight Clean Transition Corp.
SoftBank to File Monday for SPAC to Raise Over $500 Million
SoftBank Group Corp. plans to file Monday to raise at least $500 million through a blank-check company, a person familiar with the situation said, tapping investor enthusiasm for the controversial listing vehicles.
BARK, A Leading Brand for Dogs, to List on NYSE Through Merger with Northern Star Acquisition Corp
Barkbox, Inc. (“BARK” or the “Company”), a leading global omni-channel brand for dogs, and Northern Star Acquisition Corp. (“Northern Star”) (NYSE: STIC.U).
Michael Klein’s SPAC Churchill Capital Corp V prices upsized $450 million IPO at $10
Churchill Capital Corp V, the fifth blank check company founded by dealmaker and former Citi executive Michael Klein, raised $450 million by offering 45 million units at $10.
Liberty Media-backed SPAC aims to raise $500 mln in U.S. IPO
A blank-check company backed by Formula One-owner Liberty Media Corp is looking to raise $500 million in a U.S. initial public offering, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday.
SPAC: Och-Ziff founder’s Ajax I prices $750 million IPO at $10
Ajax I, a blank check company formed by Och-Ziff’s Daniel Och and MSD Capital’s Glenn Fuhrman, raised $750 million by offering 75 million units at $10, as expected. Each unit consists of one share of common stock and one-quarter of a warrant, exercisable at $11.50.
Michael Klein’s SPAC Churchill Capital Corp V upsizes IPO
Churchill Capital Corp V CCV_u.N, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by former Citigroup banker Michael Klein, upsized its initial public offering to $400 million on Thursday.
SoftBank Plans To Launch SPAC
Japanese investment conglomerate SoftBank is getting in on the special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, bandwagon, Axios reported Monday.
Altimeter Capital’s tech SPAC Altimeter Growth Corp. files for a $450 million IPO
Altimeter Growth Corp., a blank check company formed by Altimeter Capital targeting the tech sector, filed on Friday with the SEC to raise up to $450 million in an initial public offering.
Exclusive: Online Retailer Boxed Explores $1 Billion Sale-Sources
U.S. online wholesale retailer Boxed is exploring strategic options, including a sale or going public through a merger with a blank-check acquisition company that could value it at around $1 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.
13 companies file to list on Monday: IPO market set to explode after Labor Day
13 new issuers joined the pipeline on Monday, with two more filing on Tuesday. This includes 10 traditional IPOs, one direct listing, and four SPACs. Another three…
Dragoneer Growth Opportunities raised $600M in IPO
Dragoneer Growth Opportunities, a newly formed SPAC, raised $600 million in its IPO, offering 60 million units at $10. Each unit consists of one share of common stock…