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Latest SPAC News: Social Capital Suvretta Holdings I in talks to merge with Akili Interactive while Social Capital Suvretta III in talks with ProKidney
Palihapitiya-Led SPAC Said to Discuss Akili Interactive Deal
Palihapitiya SPAC Is Said to Be in Talks With ProKidney
A blank-check firm started by serial dealmaker Chamath Palihapitiya and Suvretta Capital is in merger talks with medical technology company ProKidney LLC.
The combined company would be valued at more than $1 billion in a transaction, and an announcement could come as soon as next week.
ProKidney and the special purpose acquisition company, Social Capital Suvretta Holdings Corp. III (NASDAQ:DNAC), haven’t reached a final agreement and it’s possible talks could end without one.
Branson Hints at Setting Up a Virgin Group SPAC in Amsterdam
Richard Branson hinted but stopped short of confirming a report that his Virgin Group is considering setting up a blank-check company in the Netherlands, in what would be his first use of the structure in Europe.
The serial entrepreneur will probably seek to raise some 200 million euros ($227 million) by selling of shares in a special purpose acquisition company, with the aim of later merging the shell with an existing business, Sky News reported earlier.
READSPAC Race Heats Up in Asia With First Singapore Listings Due
Blank-check companies are set to make a debut in Singapore this month as the financial hub, which has struggled to attract new stock listings, gears up for competition from Hong Kong.
Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd., sponsored by state investor Temasek’s Vertex Venture Holdings Ltd., is seeking at least S$170 million ($125 million), while Tikehau Capital SCA-backed Pegasus Asia could raise at least S$150 million. The listings are slated for Jan. 21 and Jan. 25, respectively.
At the SPAC of Dawn Rare earth miner MP Materials (NYSE:MP) was one of the early winners of the 2020 SPAC boom, having picked up momentum following its 2020 deal with Fortress Value. But, the company’s news that it will become a major supplier of battery materials for Apple’s empire of electronic devices has sent...
Solarius Capital Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:SOCAU) announced the pricing of its $150 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SOCAU”, Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The new SPAC plans to combine with a target in the asset management, wealth management or financial services industries. Solarius Capital’s management team...
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At the SPAC of Dawn Futures are largely green with the CPI reading coming up, and several SPACs and de-SPACs have cause to feel bullish regardless of what the reading states. Pharma and beauty company Longevity Health (NASDAQ:XAGE) announced it will acquire plasma collection firm True Health ahead of market open in news that has...
Silver Pegasus Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:SPEGU) announced the pricing of its $100 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol “SPEGU”, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The new SPAC plans to search within the technology sector, with a focus on semiconductors and systems solutions. Silver Pegasus Acquisition Corp.’s management...