Morning SPAC News Roundup: August 28, 2026
With two new de-SPACs set to debut in trading today after closing their business combinations, August has suddenly become a month of tying up loose ends. More
Nicholas Alan Clayton·Aug 28
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10 articles this week
Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VIII (IPHXU) Prices $250M IPO
Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. VIII (NASDAQ:IPHXU) announced the pricing of its $250 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol "IPHXU" on Friday, August 28, 2026. More
Nicholas Alan Clayton·Aug 27
Black Spade III (BIII) to Combine with Astrum Space in $1Bn Deal
Black Spade III (NYSE:BIII) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with satellite firm Astrum Space at a $1 billion valuation. Astrum Space is developing satellites that could provide direct-to-device broadband services once launched. More
Nicholas Alan Clayton·Aug 27
Rainier Acquisition Corporation (RNAQU) Prices $75M IPO
Rainier Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:RNAQU) announced the pricing of its $75 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol "RNAQU" on Thursday, August 27, 2026. More
Nicholas Alan Clayton·Aug 26
Podcast: ZincFive and Spark I (SPKL) on Powering Data Centers Beyond Lithium-Ion
This week, we speak with Tod Higinbotham, CEO of battery maker ZincFive and Jim Rhee, Chairman and CEO of Spark I Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:SPKL). The two announced a $752 million combination in June. Lithium-ion batteries have dominated much of the conversation in cutting-edge technology. More
Kristi Marvin·Aug 26
JATT III Acquisition Corp. (JTTT) Prices $60M IPO
JATT III Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:JTTT) announced the pricing of its $60 million IPO and its shares are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol "JTTT" on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. More
Nicholas Alan Clayton·Aug 25
Southern Cross Acquisition II Corp. (SCATU) Prices $75M IPO
Southern Cross Acquisition II Corp. (NASDAQ:SCATU) announced the pricing of its $75 million IPO and its units are expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq under the symbol "SCATU" on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. More
Nicholas Alan Clayton·Aug 25
New SPACs: Haymaker V (HYAC.U), Live Oak VI (LOVIU), Essential Minerals (EMACU) File for IPOs
Haymaker Acquisition Corp V Haymaker V (NYSE:HYAC.U) has filed for a $250 million SPAC that returns a prolific serial sponsor to the market after a short summer break. The new SPAC is offering investors a 1/4 warrant in each unit, marking a return to this premium structure for the first time since Haymaker III, which IPO'd in 2021. More
Nicholas Alan Clayton·Aug 25
Bleichroeder III (BCCQ) to Combine with Ursa Major in $1.7Bn Deal
Bleichroeder III (NASDAQ:BCCQ) has entered into a definitive agreement to combine with rocketry firm Ursa Major at a $1.7 billion enterprise value. Colorado-based Ursa Major produces hypersonic missiles for the US military and space industry clients. More
Nicholas Alan Clayton·Aug 25
Starry Sea Acquisition Corp (SSEA) to Combine with SuperiorMed
Starry Sea (NASDAQ:SSEA) has entered into a plan of merger with medical consulting company SuperiorMed at an undisclosed valuation. Dubai-based SuperiorMed offers longevity and other wellness treatments out of two clinic locations in the UAE. More
Nicholas Alan Clayton·Aug 24