Chamath’s Latest SPAC American Exceptionalism IPOs for $300M. Newbury Street Extension Approved and Gets Deal Termination Fee. FutureCrest $250M IPO.
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CHAMATH IS BACK WITH AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM ACQUISITION A
Chamath Palihapitiya rejoins the SPAC market today with the IPO of American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp. A (AEXA), raising $300 million after upsizing from its original $250 million filing. Santander acted as sole book-runner, with an over-allotment option in place to meet demand. Unlike many of his earlier blank-check vehicles, AEXA incorporates “SPAC 2.0” features — no speculative warrants and sponsor shares that vest only if the post-deal stock rises 50% — designed to better align incentives with investors. Boardroom Alpha has previously covered Palihapitiya’s mixed SPAC track record: while the SoFi deal produced real gains, most of his other transactions have disappointed shareholders post-merger. With AEXA targeting companies in AI, energy, DeFi, and defense, the IPO is likely to resonate with Chamath’s supporters who continue to see him as a champion of disruptive industries — even as his prior SPACs have delivered mixed results.
EXTENSION VOTES
TBMC – TRAILBLAZER MERGER CORP I * extend to March 30, 2026
SPAC VOTE RESULTS
NBST – NEWBURY STREET ACQUISITION CORP * Extend to Mar 25, 2026 * 5,590 redeemed * $64,509 removed * trust $11.54
DeSPACs
Sep 25: AACT DeSPAC to Kodiak Robotics, Inc. (KDK)
SPAC LIQUIDATIONS
Patria Acquisition Corp. (PLAO)-> Liquidation on Sep 26
OTHER SPAC NEWS
NBST – NEWBURY STREET ACQUISITION CORP * Deal Termination Fee
NEW SPAC IPOs
Sep 26: AEXA – American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp. A $300M IPO
Sep 26: FCRS – FutureCrest Acquisition Corp. $250M IPO
Sep 25: EMIS – Emmis Acquisition Corp. $100M IPO
Sep 25: DMII – Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp. $500M IPO
Sep 19: LATA – Galata Acquisition Corp. II $150M IPO (+underwriter overallotment: $22.5M)
Sep 16: CHECU – Chenghe Acquisition III $110M IPO (+underwriter overallotment: $16.5M)
SPAC Movers
YESTERDAY’S TOP SPAC GAINERS
5.92% ~ $ 10.73 | TVA – TEXAS VENTURES ACQUISITION III CORP (Pre-Deal)
4.89% ~ $ 13.08 | SVII – SPRING VALLEY ACQUISITION CORP II (Announced)
4.72% ~ $ 11.99 | ALCY – ALCHEMY INVESTMENTS ACQUISITION CORP 1 (Announced)
3.22% ~ $ 10.43 | IROH – IRON HORSE ACQUISITIONS CORP (Announced)
2.77% ~ $ 13.00 | ISRL – ISRAEL ACQUISITIONS CORP (Announced)
YESTERDAY’S TOP SPAC LOSERS
-10.39% ~ $ 15.79 | HOND – HCM II ACQUISITION CORP (Announced)
-5.99% ~ $ 13.35 | ATMV – ALPHAVEST ACQUISITION CORP (Announced)
-4.36% ~ $ 18.88 | CEP – CANTOR EQUITY PARTNERS INC (Announced)
-3.48% ~ $ 11.10 | DYCQ – DT CLOUD ACQUISITION CORP (Announced)
-2.31% ~ $ 10.58 | GSRT – GSR III ACQUISITION CORP (Announced)
LATEST SPAC IPO PERFORMANCE
Sep 26 | AEXA – American Exceptionalism Acquisition Corp. A
Sep 25 | DMII – Drugs Made In America Acquisition II Corp.
Sep 25 | EMIS – Emmis Acquisition Corp.
Sep 19 | $ 10.00 | LATA – Galata Acquisition Corp. II
Sep 16 | $ 9.98 | CHECU – Chenghe Acquisition III
Sep 12 | $ 10.05 | OTGA – OTG Acquisition Corp. I
Sep 10 | $ 10.09 | BLZR – Trailblazer Acquisition Corp.
Sep 09 | $ 10.05 | TLNC – Talon Capital Corp.
Sep 04 | $ 10.15 | GSRF – GSR IV Acquisition Corp.
Sep 04 | $ 10.19 | SVAC – Spring Valley Acquisition Corp. III
Aug 27 | $ 10.11 | MBVI – M3-Brigade Acquisition VI Corp.
Aug 27 | $ 10.14 | KOYN – CSLM Digital Asset Acquisition Corp III, Ltd